May 9th Write about it!
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May 9th Write about it!
"We sit down with a notebook, ask for guidance, pick up our pen, and start writing."
Basic Text, p. 29
When we're confused or in pain, our sponsor sometimes tells us to "write about it." Though we may groan as we drag out the notebook, we know that it will help. By laying it all out on paper, we give ourselves the chance to sort through what's bothering us. We know we can get to the bottom of our confusion and find out what's really causing our pain when we put the pen to the paper.
Writing can be rewarding, especially when working through the steps. Many members maintain a daily journal. Simply thinking about the steps, pondering their meaning, and analyzing their effect is not sufficient for most of us. There's something about the physical action of writing that helps to fix the principles of recovery in our minds and hearts.
The rewards we find through the simple action of writing are many. Clarity of thought, keys to locked places inside of us, and the voice of conscience are but a few. Writing helps us be more honest with ourselves. We sit down, quiet our thoughts, and listen to our hearts. What we hear in the stillness are the truths that we put down on paper.
Just for today: One of the ways I can search for truth in recovery is to write. I will write about my recovery today.
pg. 135
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous©
Basic Text, p. 29
When we're confused or in pain, our sponsor sometimes tells us to "write about it." Though we may groan as we drag out the notebook, we know that it will help. By laying it all out on paper, we give ourselves the chance to sort through what's bothering us. We know we can get to the bottom of our confusion and find out what's really causing our pain when we put the pen to the paper.
Writing can be rewarding, especially when working through the steps. Many members maintain a daily journal. Simply thinking about the steps, pondering their meaning, and analyzing their effect is not sufficient for most of us. There's something about the physical action of writing that helps to fix the principles of recovery in our minds and hearts.
The rewards we find through the simple action of writing are many. Clarity of thought, keys to locked places inside of us, and the voice of conscience are but a few. Writing helps us be more honest with ourselves. We sit down, quiet our thoughts, and listen to our hearts. What we hear in the stillness are the truths that we put down on paper.
Just for today: One of the ways I can search for truth in recovery is to write. I will write about my recovery today.
pg. 135
Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous©
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Was told once by someone... When confronting someone, when you put it out in front of them in black and white, you give them something to look over and think on many times. I have never been one to journal but at school it is part of my grade so I must.
I have found that a journal can change that someone into something. A problem or a thought maybe. It can also show me that the someone just may be me.
Makes me think twice. Once to write it and again as I read it.
Seems I learn more and put more thought to things because of the journal these days.
Try it, you may like it.
I have found that a journal can change that someone into something. A problem or a thought maybe. It can also show me that the someone just may be me.
Makes me think twice. Once to write it and again as I read it.
Seems I learn more and put more thought to things because of the journal these days.
Try it, you may like it.
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thanks for the post gooch
got to get back on my journal.
why?
1] seems to stop the 'tape loop' if i get it down on paper
2] gives me frame of reference- i went thru this and this in recovery- this too shall pass
3] shows me my history. i have written evidence of doing the same things over ,expecting different...!!
4] allows me freedom to be as wacky as i want- i have 'stolen' some of my best writing from old journal entries- i get creative? not really. just allows me to leave, god to get there....
got to get back on my journal.
why?
1] seems to stop the 'tape loop' if i get it down on paper
2] gives me frame of reference- i went thru this and this in recovery- this too shall pass
3] shows me my history. i have written evidence of doing the same things over ,expecting different...!!
4] allows me freedom to be as wacky as i want- i have 'stolen' some of my best writing from old journal entries- i get creative? not really. just allows me to leave, god to get there....
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