Clean House Time Again Part 2

[expenguin]

Glad your here least.... Keep coming back...

Cleaning house is a Recovery Thing for the moment and those of us that don't have the program in tack need loads of help... you can get to meetings and talk about what you haven't done for yourself ..... Others will show you the right path to follow and guide you in the right direction....

I for one will help in the best way I can from here by giving you other things to think about from my end......

Today I have a couple words that I came up with after a couple days of not being here.........

I sort of worried when I couldn't find my sight......and thought all was lost for sure.... but with a little searching I found where I was left behind...................

Words for the day...................

UNDERSTANDING

SURRENDER

ADVENTURE

Today take your recovery with pride and think about all that you need to do to make your life better.... this is your program and life ..... the Holidays are coming and you have to make the most of what you have....

Cleaning house is more than just picking up a dust pan, wet mop and such..... it is picking up that pen and writing down those thoughts and working the 12 Steps of the Recovery Program..... You can do this ..... Need some help... Get to a Step Study Meeting near you .... Check with your sponsor on this if you don't know where one is....

For today I am praying for you all and sending lots of Hugs.....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Today I find there is a need for patience ..... as for most of us this program stuff can get us down when we least expect...

Cleaning house is a daily thing and need lost of work... so keep up the good work and don't forget to give time to some step work... you need the brain work for yourself and to realize where you are for the moment in your life..... Yes... Life has some difficult issues that need to be ironed out and recovery will help when you think all is lost....

So get busy and clean that little house in your head and have a good time doing it.... by this I mean go on a walk today and smell the flowers, take note of the kids playing, birds and others animals that might be outside.....and so on..... take a good look at what is around you....

If you haven't noticed there is a whole world outside your little bubble...... so burst it today and enjoy... and don't forget to get to that much needed meeting....

You have to check in with someone in the program so they know that you are doing ok.... you know that as much as I do....

Hugs for now and know that I am here for the moment..... I do come back just like many others..... so keep coming back....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

A little chilly this AM and that is a good time for the early walk.... then some exercise at the Gym... Did something different for the Holidays and signed up at a Gym instead of getting a gift for the Holidays..... was the best thing to do when you have everything and don't need a thing... This way I don't have to find a place for that something I don't really need.... and I keep my other house clean and clutter free....

For the rest of you..... keep coming back and work the steps... you can do this and get beyond those moments of passion in wanting to do whatever it was that got you in trouble before you made it to recovery..... Keep your chin up and know that you are not alone....

Hugs to all those that still suffer today.... know that you have a friend here no matter how you feel... lots of people understand and will talk to you at SR....

I am off to clean house and do my step work before the morning fades away and my quiet moments.....

Think of these words throughout your day if you wish to....

HEALING

EFFICIENCY

RESPONSIBILITY

Have fun with these and know that these words are for your fun .... My Camel isn't Thirsty today and that is good... he will walk for a long time without a drink.... a dry walk is good.... and a happy walk

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Another good day that brings things that make us move forward with our program..... We have so much to think about in our life and yet We can only do things one day at a time....

Work the steps and take time doing the writing that comes with them..... no need trying to do them all in one day or week... that isn't the way you are to do this program.... All takes time..... take baby steps....

So many people like to push themselves ahead of the group and not stay behind.... especailly with the babies that think they can't get anywhere.... Don't think that way...We are all in this program together. We all stumble and fall together no matter how you think about it...

Take it easy and smell the flowers when they are there..... With winter here they won't be back for some time now for some of us....

Get lots of Hugs today and enjoy the Holidays now that they are here..... avoid the partied that you used to get drunk at.... show that you have changed and make a different kind of party for yourself... make a safe party where you can enjoy all that you have with your program.... There are parties with those in the program.... find them and ask around among others in recovery..... or just get one going...

Clean your inner house and work the step you are on today.... and not the one you wish you were on.... this is your life to take your time and do your best for YOU.......

Feel the relaxation you need in your life for the moment....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

The Thanksgiving time has come and gone so fast.... yet we all have to be thankful for what we have for the moment....

For today be thankful for this Recovery program you have and all that you are learning through others that are willing to show you the way... It may be rough at times and that is ok... Keep coming back and know that you are not alone..

Today I will take life with pride and think about all the times that I wanted to do just for me without anyone telling me what to do.... then think about all the times that recovery came in handy and I needed that friend to tell me what to do and how to run my life one day at a time.....

There are times when that friend in recovery is important...... We need others to help guide us along the path that is dark.... so we can get the light burning on our own and some day help someone that needs our help....

For the moment we need to keep cleaning our inner house and work the steps in our program....... keeping the peace within during the Holidays is important and will keep us going and walking on the right path....... Keep up the good work and find a meeting if you find it difficult to cope alone on your walk....... get a Hug and find someone to listen to your needs for the moment....

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Moving forward with the Holidays...... Not thinking about all the stuff that others get into ....as there is more important things to think about this season and that is my own recovery.... YES.... RECOVERY.. this is the most important thing in my life when all else seems dull and lost... especially when there isn't much money to spend or no money to spend at all...

Seems that this is the most important thing in life.... besides having friends and family around... I found that the money will not keep family together as much as a good recovery program. Think about it when you think about slipping away from your program and taking that slide down the hill in the worse way... You can come back to recovery and start over any time you want which is true..... but, how would you feel deep down inside?

We all have feelings about coming back and that is what happens when we back slide in our program.....

For today move forward and clean your inner house..... the steps are important to work.. One step at a time..... You can do this with going to meetings and finding a stable spot in your life to keep moving forward one day at a time.... Recovery is a good place to be..... it is tough sometimes and we all understand ......... So for today I am praying for all you that find it hard....

The holidays are here and that is even harder for some of you.... Keep the faith and know you are not alone......

[expenguin]

A chilly day this early morning and yet the walk continues no matter what..... I have loads to do with my cleaning of my inner house and other things to think about with my program and the Holidays coming in so fast....

For all those of you that think party time needs to continue through the holidays there is a solution to do it sober and safe...... Recovery is important and that is why you come to SR to check in all the time....

Find friends that will have a party that is safe for you and nothing where the drinking or drugs is allowed.... you can still have fun without the boose......... The fun is having your friends around and sharing the holidays with them....

Family that understands you is important.... I have a somewhat sober house here and if it is looking bleek I try not to let the other persons problems bother my or dampen my day.... There is a way to stay on the right path of your program...

Get to meetings where you know others will put you in the right mood for the holidays....

Talk to others in recovery about what is going on with you during these hard times....

Talk at meetings and tell them what is going on...... someone will say something that will help you out...

Get lots of Hugs to tie you over till the next time....

Touch base with you sponsor...... they are there for a reason....

Need extra Hugs.... Find that one special Teddy Bear that needs a home...there are lots out there with the Holidays now here....

Hang in there and know that I am also here .... I have problems and need my support.... so I look for others to help me when I get down during this time of year....

Cleaning my inner house and working the steps works..... the writing is what is good and keeps the mind working toward the right path in my life of recovery......................

[51anna]

The thread continues:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post2009584 (Clean House Time Part 3)