Clean House Time Again Part 2

[scaredykat]

It's finally starting to get warm enough for me to start walking again Little Penguin. I can't wait for Spring to finally stay and go out and work out in my garden too.

[expenguin]

Didn't totally forget about the snow that some are still having this time of the year...........

A slow melting is going to dampen things a bit outside......and yet will make room for all the lovely flowers and such.......

We have fog today and it makes it hard to enjoy the day.....we have to be careful not to run into someone..........the fog gets thick......

For the moment we can be thankful for all the times when we have done better than our best in Recovery.............there are moments that are going to be tough and yet we need to come back fighting and stay in the now with our program...........keep in touch with those in recovery and talk about your ups and downs......this will keep you accountable.....and know that you are not alone...........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

A day to kick back and relax with my big book and recovery........what a day it will be just by myself.....................and my bear Chester.....

Yes....Chester....a bear that has given much comfort in bad times and lonely times when I needed someone to be there.........

Sometimes when we think all is lost ....it really isn't ...............

For those of you that don't have a special Bear.......now is your time to go out and get one that talks to you...... there is a special bear out there that needs a home and someone to care about in bad times and good times just to get someone like you through your recovery.......

Try it .....it really helps more than you think.......and it isn't childish.........this is your world as much as the little kids that run all around us........ Remember you used to be a kid yourself.........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Some days seem tougher than others and that is the way it goes in the recovery program for most of us.......... very few days are great......

One day at a time for today...............take it slow and know that you are not alone.........


Take that walk and see where you stand for the day......get in that meeting and talk about your ups and downs..........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Get a note in your God Box today....... you are not alone in your recovery walk.....God is there for you.........

Don't have a box ? get one going.....it is so simple.....

And next find that special bear to get you through the tough times in your recovery............it really helps......especially in your quiet moments when you are thinking about yourself and you need a friend........

Get to some meetings and get all the Hugs you need to get through the day.......and yes....you can bring your Teddy Bear....No one will make fun of you....We all understand......................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Cool day to get up and get in some much needed exercise of some sort..........that brisk walk in the morning with your cup of hot coffee is good...... and nice when the sun is just rising.....


Thinking about doing some book work today and getting in some much needed step work for the moment.....................

Find that bear to help you get through the day?

Just keep looking if you haven't had the time or just can't find that special one...................sometimes there is one to rescue in a second hand store......they are easy to wash on the delecate cycle..... You can do this.......

Thinking about you all and sending Hugs all around the world to those that need one for the moment...............

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

One step at a time today......know some of you are having a tough time and just getting into your program isn't easy...........Hang in there and know you are not alone....

This program stuff was not meant to be easy.......we all have been through it before or just got started.........

Keep going to meetings and touch base with those that want to help and your sponsor.............call someone if you feel the wrong way ....

You can do this.............those that go to the meetings are there for the same reason you are.........they are there to help ...just ask questions and don't be afraid to connect.....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

The God Box is in need of those notes..........not sure you are really doing that....... Work on it and let your program feel peace......and you feel the weight lifted a bit....

Today is a good time to do other work on your program...... reach out and help someone else feel welcome in the program......

You can also get in that much needed walk and get some exercise....no time to feel sorry for yourself........................take that walk to your meeting if close enough.... Or park far enough away to walk a long distance in if safe.......

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Another weekend I am not sure I really want to look at with everyone home...........But this is life and there are many things to do while working a recovery program....

One is to work on family and do things together if possible................and get to the beach if close to you.........take a walk together, fly some kites......or do something you haven't done in a long time............

A movie sounds good and doing something outdoors........

Then take the time to work on your program while having fun...........

If no family to have fun with....take a few friends in the program with you and just have a fun time.................

You can do this..... and I am going to do my best for today.....

Hugs to you all today..............and know that I am praying for you....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

What a Hot weekend for my area....... But we all did what was needed to stay cool with our program stuff.... No heavy drinking as we are sticking to what we know is right in AA and working the steps to the best of our ability...

Summer is coming and so are the barbecue times.......that is ok and it is ok to have fun in a sober way and also not to use drugs..... No matter what you used to do.... This is your life in recovery.... Do what is right in your program and work the steps each day.... Clean that inner house of yours and help someone new feel welcome.................

Today take that walk and think about your life in recovery and what it was like when you never thought about the path to recovery....... See any changes today.......? Would you go back to what you were and what you looked like all messed up? I wouldn't ......and I love my recovery and what the meetings offer...............

Have a good day and know that you are not alone today.........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Thinking of how hard it is to get someone else to do the right thing for their life....... We have struggled hard to get where we are with our program today and to see someone we love take things tough is something else.....

But all we can do is pray for this other person and direct them in the right way..............They have to make the right choice in their lives.....we can only let them know that our program is moving forward in a happy way......

Take time to thank God for your life and what your program has done for you......................keep up the good work and know that the Program really works if you work it.........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Work on your most difficult area in your program today and know that you are not alone in this.......We all have problems getting going and working the steps..... Some of us have problem getting to meetings and more so.....

Clean that inner house and take a walk to clear the air at the same time.... Spring is here for some of us and summer days have been rolling in a little at a time..................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Low energy today....? You are not alone.... we all have those days and this is the time to get to a meeting and get moving with your program work more so than usual..... You can do this and call a friend in the program if you need someone to help get you motivated.......

Read some pages in your program book and go from there ..... work the steps and clean house.......this is important....

Hug that Bear if you managed to pick one up..... if no bear.... What are you waiting for.... this isn't just for women.... You men can get one and not feel it just a kid thing or women thing.........I won't tell if you guys get a bear to help you through your program..... I gave one to a guy and he was glad to have it..... I even wrote program slogans for the bear and it made life more special to get through the rough days........................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Life goes on and dragging feet seems to be what is going on today.........no energy and that is normal...... But keep moving and get motivated with your meetings...

If you can't get going...... call someone to come get you and go from there............

work the steps with a friend around that knows what you are doing and is working their own program......... find a quiet place to do this and enjoy having someone else around............just be sure you do your own work...... then get off on a walk and go from there.......

You can do this and find the energy to move forward.......

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

No time to think about what you don't want to do.........You must get up and do something with your program no matter what it looks like outside....

You can sleep later after you get some work done........... Touch base with your sponsor as you may not have done that lately.... Right?

Work the steps as the spider webs are getting out of control in some areas..... this is why Cleaning house is important..... a daily job keeps the bugs away in all the work..... You will be able to find the last spot you were working...

Think about doing something you haven't done for your program....... do you have time ...? Sure... Make time and you will have a wonderful day...

Get that cup of coffee or tea and get to a meeting today...... talk to someone if you need some help in a tough area.... and get some Hugs... You will feel much better that you let go and let your program take over your life...........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Came up with a word for the day to think about and how it fits in your recovery today.........................CONFIDENCE..........

Think about it today and how this fits in your program today.....

Kinda neat to do this and I will come up with a few for the rest of the week..........

Clean your house today and think about what you haven't done on your step work................. make it fun for yourself and find something to dray with that work..... Can't Draw? Find a picture from a magazine or somehting that fits how you feel.......

Get that Bear and think of a place you and your bear can have some fun........... Oh, Don't forget to put a note in your God box today....

Remember that God box you are to be working on?

Some of you may have forgotten to do one and there is plenty of time.......I have mine .... it is an old Olvatine container and I decorated it with some special Angels I drew.......

Have fun today and know that I am praying for you and your recovery....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Another word for today.............Peace of heart........

Have a good day and enjoy the weekend...........

Little penguin

[expenguin]

Thinking I need loads of patients today and need my program to really work over time.................

Nice people and honest people are hard to find...........

In our program work we are to own up to so much and keep the peace going around us..........How can we do that if others that say they are sooooo good don't own up to what they preach.....

I came across someone like that and they turned around and slapped me with some paperwork that is causing me to not be in such a good mood....

Please Lord......help me to work my program more than I ever have and keep the peace within myself................I don't want to drink over something that someone has caused for me............I thought my life had problems........ Now I have a neighbor that is going to be the worst thing that moved into my neighborhood........

I need lots of patience........and to work my program...........

Any of you out there that have the same trouble........Know that there is a God out there that will help......we just need to trust more than we ever have.............

Today I am going to pray for all the things I need to present to others that I need help from to keep this unruley neighbor away from me.....and her Lawyer........

Life can get so nasty and yet We have the Program and our work to keep us going in a better way............It really takes time to keep the peace within us.....................and Cleaning our house does help situations ......

Hugs to you all and I will find the Hugs I need for today..........

Little Penguin

[scaredykat]

[expenguin]

Thank you for all your prayers and hugs.......I truely have friends here that understand......

Things are looking not so good as the lady nightmare moved in with her husband these last couple days..............she is trying to get others in the neighborhood against me and it hasn't worked for her........and then she tried to talk bad about another neighbor next to her that doesn't do anything to his yard......she got put in her place.......

I am not talking to her and that is her fault and the lawyer she sicked on me....


Today I am grateful for my program and encourage you all to work your steps and clean your house daily.....

Life can be nasty just on our own terms......but when someone else tries to mess things up for us.........We have to pray that God is there to fix things.....

Have faith and work your program.....get to meetings and talk about what is going on.....Keeping things bottled up isn't good..........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Today is a good day to write my prayer and put it in my God Box......

I have lots to say and continue on my path to recovery............

Days may be rough and others are nasty.......But we must ignore them and keep our program going.........We have something that Mean and nasty people don't.....

I have one neighbor that just moved in next door that is now Queen of Mean......one that I thought was a friend........she has one other friend spying on my and my family and that is bad......They tell her everything that I am doing ................BAD PEOPLE..........I pray that God takes care of them for me................................

For today I have a better life with God and my program to keep the peace for me.....................I have craft projects to keep me going and to sit here and write you all..........

There is a nasty world out there and the best thing for all of us is to keep going......get to meetings and try to ignore all those that think they can mess with our heads and call us every nasty word in the book.......................sometimes it is hard for me to accept.....but I don't like nasty words...........and when someone tells my other half what they think of me using so many words...........WELL THIS PERSON HAS THE WORSE PROBLLEM


Hugs to all those that are in need today...............Little Penguin