Clean House Time Again Part 2

[expenguin]

Thinking my New Year has already gone the wrong direction.......

But for the moment I will not give up on my program........God is looking after me and that is good for now.............

I have confidence that the next day will look better........for now I can do what is best one day at a time and look for some meetings to make all brighter...........................sort of quiet here at SR and wondering if the calander is totally off in my case................I think so.....

Working on the God Boxes today and got some supplies to do that and other neat things.......................Have a program to work on today and a few resentments....................Thank you Lord for lending me a hand..........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Doing lots of Clean House today and thinking about what I need to work on in my step study........

Seems no matter what year it is there is always something to work on................

Thinking about resentments and such for the moment.....will work on that God Box and get some notes done for it..............

Have a walk to do so I can clear the air within me.......I need the thinking time alone........

When I thought I could celebrate another year for me it just didn't happen.......seems others were not in the mood..............guess when at a meeting they tend to slack off as well............

I will have to find another meeting to get to and that isn't easy since meetings are few in this area.........and gas prices keep going up in this mountain community more so than other areas where the big cities are.....................

I will think positive for today and thank God for what I do have here at SR......

Keep coming back here and know that there are loads of friends willing to listen.......

Work the steps and clean that inner house.....it works if you work at it each day.................

Little Penguin

[Reubena]

Congrats on 22 years of sobriety XP... what a huge accomplishment!

[expenguin]

I was thinking about all those that still suffer today...........hang in there and know you are not alone......

God is still watching over you................

I have seen someone close still suffer and this has been going on for sometime.............the struggles are tough to watch and yet I never give up on this person....

I have tried to talk and suggest meetings......yet I feel ignored many times or get the excuses .........this is normal and yet we all feel for those that have a tougher time than us........

I pray for this person and all you out there that just can't get a grip on recovery...........................

For today I work on my program and pray that what I do will rub off on others..............I set an example to the one close to me and never give up........I don't want to break my program or I will feel real sorry for myself and would not want to live for anyone.......

One day at a time........one moment at a time..........You can do it .....God will give you the strength to carry on......I have it and it feels good each minute of my day...........

This program really works if you work the steps and read the Big Book....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Thanks for the congrats. Reubena......glad you are here today.........

I am doing what I need to get through each day.........and with rain in the forecast I am staying in and working on my program and other things.....

Cleaning my inner house keeps me going.............and for the new year I have wanted to get going on this quilt of my recovery..........

Not sure How I will do it.....but God will help me through the difficult stuff.................will draw out a plan first and go from there.....

22 years in this program....? I have gotten someplace in my life.....am proud of it and looking back at my story.......I have gotten someplace for someone with my past..........But who is looking at that.......

The Tough Mountain Climb is what got me here and I still have tough days just like anyone else....................

Hugs to all that still suffer today........Keep coming back.....you are in the right place .......................someone here does care.....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

So much rain coming this way..........but no worry ......I can still get that walk in for the moment......

My climb to a better recovery is moving forward..........Yea....

Having a difficult time now that the new year has started....?

No worry.....You can do this one day at a time.......keep coming back and get to those meetings.........

Use those phone numbers you have.....if you don't have any....get some....

I am working on my recovery by coming up with some ideas about doing a quilt ......what a project along with making another God Box.......

You can do this as well............for those that want a simple project.....find a box and make your own God Box.........put in those resentments and more on pieces of paper and let God take care of the rest........

Have fun with this.................

The Quilt of Recovery is more difficult.......for those that love to sew....by hand mostly.........think about what you are going to put on this material......................Not an easy thing.........but I am willing to think of some way to express myself on material through the difficult days of getting into recovery and what it is like today with so many years behind me...........................What an Order......What a Project......................I can do this if I put my mind to it....One day at a time......................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Too windy for that morning walk......that is ok as I have a place to go and get in my quiet time for the day................

Thinking about the 12 steps and what I need to do for me........some are tough and need more work.....that is ok...

Working on more in my program and searching for that challenge to give me more to look at in my program..................I am here for today and praying for new insight......

Stay in the now and you will keep your feet on the ground........

Keep coming back and know that your friends are here when you need to talk or let steam off.....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Making the most of my recovery and having fun at the same time............

This is what our new life is all about today........as we take one little step at a time for the moment.....................

Keep coming back and know that you are here for a reason.....

God has plans for us all and He will not walk all over us and let us sit in the mud puddle............I believe in miracles and this program is one of them.....If you were still doing the bad stuff out in the nasty world and not sitting in a meeting I am praying for you.......

Have faith and know that the meetings hold the answer to what your problem is today.......think about it......there is something at meetings in this program just for you to listen to........

I have heard lots and know that I have picked up bits and pieces from listening and giving my two cents to meetings...........Take time to think about it and what others have to say......

Hugs are always around if you don't hear that special message you need to keep going for the day.....................Read the BB and find what you missed out on ......or talk to a friend after a meeting and touch base with what may be bothering you.....................

There is an answer for you today...........reach out and touch someone....

Smile ............ and know you have friends here at SR...........there is a place for you.....................today and every day......

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

The day is over in this part of California and I am praying for all of you that are just getting up......

Keep a positive mind no matter what time it is.......

Remember that your program needs to remain first before starting your day and attention payed before going to bed..........read some pages in your BB before going to bed and thank God for all you learned today......

You may need to ask God to help you with any problems that come up during the day and be patient for some answers.................

One day at a time for this program is important...........You can do this........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Today there is need for patience and peace of mind ......... each day is difficult no matter how we feel................ We think that the day or week is going well and we are more than on the road to recovery....

Well......there are moments we have when that just hits bottom for us and we think that we have blown the program for ourselves..............

This is life in recovery and the ups and downs will always be there.......Ok....some people that have been in the program say that they no longer need the program and their life is so much better...........Wrong.........they have little problems that still haunt them and admitting it is hard...............Because you want others to think you are well enough to do without your recovery program..........

This is your life and you need to keep in touch with your thoughts and work your program each minute of your day................

Keep moving forward and touch base with your sponsor.........work the steps and make time for your program stuff when you get up in the morning and when you go to bed at night...................

God is there to listen to your thoughts and help you during the day and when you sleep at night......................

I came across the following......."Don't ever doubt the things from God. You never should say that He has forgotten or abandoned you. Don't ever think that He does not take care of you. Remember that He is always holding you with His right hand......" Is. 41:13

Someone gave this to me to think about as I was having a difficult time.....it helped and glad I took the time to sit and read it......I was getting a bit impatient with myself and the way my program was going............I have loads of years in recovery and yet still have moments.....
Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Time to do some house Cleaning deep down inside........have sluffed off long enough.............

Having trouble.......No Fear......turn to God for help and then open the books.......write each step from the start and go from there.......move onto the one that you are currently working and be at peace with yourself ........ You can do this...........

No worry if you already the first few steps or so..... it is always good to write them down again and then move onto the one you are currently on............

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

A good day while the rain is gone for the moment to get outside and check the yard and such...........and think about all the things I need to do a deep cleaning of......

My inner self for one.....

My program needs more work.....

My thoughts and how I present them ......

My step work.....

My BB reading.....

So many things to do and so little time......But God is there to give us the patience to make time for everything..........

Find the time in your day to do one thing at a time and don't worry if the list is so big..........you will get through this and so much more.

Spend the day making your list and check it over one little thing at a time................it really works............

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Time to take charge of your life more and get a move on the new year..............time is going by fast and we need to look at how things have changed to us that have put time into this program.....

And for those of you that are just starting out.......Keep coming back.....when you have over a month in the program take a look back and see how you are doing since day one.................

What a difference you have made in making you life better............so what if you slip back into the same problem area.....? You can pick yourself up and move on with your program.......

Keep coming back and know you are not alone...............this is why we are here today....... we help each other out the best we can for the moment...................................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Sweet dreamz you all........Talk to God before getting to bed tonight....

He is there for you to get the sleep you need with all the program work you have ahead of you....... Sleep on something you read in the Big Book...... Dr. Bob has loads of stuff to say and so does Bill W. ...Think about it............

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Looking for that early morning walk no matter how cold.....

Sort of need something and some fresh air to clear the air within.....

Time to clean house with less people hanging out today....this is my chance to do some catch up and much needed thought process to move on in the moment..............

Just needed the time for me before getting the day going as normal.....but what is normal when you are trying to juggle so much and no one wants to really listen.

I have tried to reason with so many in the last couple months and now it is time for me to do for me.......my program is important and when others think not....they are wrong...... this is my life and I need a handle on it..... I can do this and make the progress needed to see what I have done for me.......................and reach out and help others in need as well..........

Hugs to you all today especially those that are still suffering ..... You can make it.... Keep coming back.........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Off for that early walk in the cold morning........Not sure I want to go and would rather stay in bed where it is warm.....

Hear all the excuses before when trying to convince yourself to get moving..............?

Life has to go on and the bills need to be paid......such is life and no one else will do it for most of us.............

Keep with your program and know that I am here for you anytime.....I do come back and check in from time to time when my schedule permits........

I am one that wants to find another job and praying that will happen this year...........just need a change of pace and more money to cover the rising expenses of food , gas and so much more.......Can't keep up with the rise of living........found that renting going up around here due to the loss of homes for others........someone thought that raising the rent will get them more money from those that can't afford their own home anymore....................too bad this has to happen...........I think this is taking advantage of those that are at a loss for so much.....

Anyway this is a good time to work the steps and Clean House within.......all this thought of others taking advantage of those that are at a loss is something else......................I need to look at my own life and see what I am doing different and if I am making a GOOD difference for myself and others around me.......

Keep the peace within and work the program hard today.............We all need to be supportive with each other and this doesn't mean to fix the problem others have in their program......YOU CAN HELP get others in the program in the right direction........that is supportive..........don't do their program for them......

Little Penguin

[janeeyre]

(((penguin)))

[expenguin]

Hi there.....someone came for a visit and that makes me happy today.....

Need all the visitors I can get today..........sort of down in the dumps and needed some friends around.............

Thinking of cleaning house more than usual for what is left of my day.............it is a good thing to do..........

Working the steps and thanking God for all He does for me helps with my attitude and picks me up...............

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Thinking of you all today while I take care of those nasty spiders......I hate those webs...................I have my broom in hand today and will be busy doing what we all need to do today....................Cleaning house till I drip of sweat.......Oh what fun...........

Have a good day and know that the step work is important in starting your day out right...........................pray before you get going and when the day ends pray before going to bed..............You will find peace with yourself ONE DAY AT A TIME>......................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Something of importance to think about for the day and during those Meetings that need to be gone to...............

*******************Picture a CAMEL in your mind then read the following:


The Camel each day goes twice to his knees . He picks up his load with the greatest of ease. He walks through the day with his head held high and stays for the day completly dry.

******Think about it -- especially when you think you need a drink for the wrong reason. *********


Cleaning house today is a wise decission ..........keep it simple and you can get through a great deal without really thinking about how hard you need to work at it.........................

Keep coming back and know that you are not alone on your walk to recovery.............................you have loads of friends walking the same path that truely care...............

Little Penguin