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Paulie · 08-23-2004, 09:23 PM

On Monday nights I volunteer on my local NA hotline. I just got a call from a woman who said her addict boyfriend is not coherent and is not breathing right. I told her to hang up and call 911, and she said okay and hung up. But it is calls like that that help me to remember the reality of the disease that I have.

We can do this, we can stay sober, we have to want it and we have to be openminded and willing. And to keep it we have to give it away and share with others.

I truly believe this in my heart.

KelKel · 08-23-2004, 11:55 PM

Thanks Paulie...

I needed to read that...

Imagine · 08-24-2004, 05:52 AM

Thanks Paulie, I really needed to read: "We can do this, we can stay sober, we have to want it and we have to be openminded and willing. And to keep it we have to give it away and share with others." this morning. In working our 12th step we can see the power in that step and in working our on program. "Have had a spiritual awakening as THE result of these steps..." The Spiritual Awakening is all I need to expect as result of practicing these principles in all my affairs, it's how I except life on life's terms, It's way I'm always open and willing to share with anyone reaching out. Thanks again for my great morning meditation topic...Have A Great Day Paulie...

Shakur T. · 08-24-2004, 05:58 AM

Peace,
Working the helpline is a very good way to give back (12th step). Keep helping...you are needed. No matter what happens on the other end of the phone, the fact that someone is there when an addict calls for help is what we strive for, and it sure will "keep it green" for you, too.
Peace

Gooch · 08-24-2004, 06:26 AM

Thanks for setting an example of service work Paulie.. So many ways we can stop and get out of ourselves in the process of offering the gift to someone else.

08-23-2004, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,525	The reality of using. On Monday nights I volunteer on my local NA hotline. I just got a call from a woman who said her addict boyfriend is not coherent and is not breathing right. I told her to hang up and call 911, and she said okay and hung up. But it is calls like that that help me to remember the reality of the disease that I have. We can do this, we can stay sober, we have to want it and we have to be openminded and willing. And to keep it we have to give it away and share with others. I truly believe this in my heart. __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

08-24-2004, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Imagine An Addict name Jerome....... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Whitesburg, Georgia Posts: 186	Thanks Paulie, I really needed to read: "We can do this, we can stay sober, we have to want it and we have to be openminded and willing. And to keep it we have to give it away and share with others." this morning. In working our 12th step we can see the power in that step and in working our on program. "Have had a spiritual awakening as THE result of these steps..." The Spiritual Awakening is all I need to expect as result of practicing these principles in all my affairs, it's how I except life on life's terms, It's way I'm always open and willing to share with anyone reaching out. Thanks again for my great morning meditation topic...Have A Great Day Paulie... __________________ Imagine "All The People Sharing All The World"......john lennon "There's a whole lot more of us freaks then they are those beautiful people"......frank zappa

08-24-2004, 05:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shakur T. Truth is the only lasting joy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 241	Peace, Working the helpline is a very good way to give back (12th step). Keep helping...you are needed. No matter what happens on the other end of the phone, the fact that someone is there when an addict calls for help is what we strive for, and it sure will "keep it green" for you, too. Peace __________________ Work like you don't need money, Love like you've never been hurt, And dance like no one's watching

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