Clean House Time Again Part 2

[expenguin]

Thought of just PUTTING ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER AND WALKING JUST LIKE THE CAMEL.......... you will be walking toward recovery and working the steps you thought were not important.....

YEA........some in recovery think you can SKIP steps and that isn't a good idea.........this isn't a program where you can decide which steps are more important................

ALL THE STEPS ARE IMPORTANT....

For today take that walk and clear the air within and get to cleaning your inner house......................make the time for this and you will feel better about yourself and your program............

Touch base with someone in the program and ask questions today........sit and listen to others talk................don't disrupt when someone is talking.............just listen..........if you are one of those that likes to argue....YOU NEED TO JUST LISTEN TODAY...........

Think about it...............

YOu will feel some relief within........and then you can write about your experience at the time...........see the difference you can make for yourself..... Did you feel bottled up? Because you couldn't talk when you wanted to.....? Try this again and see if you have calmed down and let God take control.........

If this is too much then think about doing this another time.......Do give it a try if you are one of those that really likes to have the last say in a meeting..................LET OTHERS TALK .......

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Have you ever read a book from cover to cover?

Give it a try and do it with the book from your program......this is what we are to do when first getting started.......at least That is What I was told...............

I did it with the Big Book of AA and now have to do it again with the New Edition out ........that has been out for some time........just never got around to it...............

This is a good thing to do and think about all the things you have just ignored or thought you never had time for....................Soooo make time and get busy.................This is a three day weekend coming up and a good time to find that sunny spot and sit and relax with your book................

Like I said.....take time and think about all that is being said................NO ONE SAID TO READ IT IN ONE DAY...........if you do this you put shame to the rest of us that can't do that................JUST KIDDING..........

I can't read a book in one day even if I wanted to........this would mean ignoring everyone else and everything that I do to keep my house going and family...........

Don't forget to take time for yourself and get a walk in.....you need the time to think and work the steps.....................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

A brisk walk today in the cold.....and see all the frozen things around..................must be cold on a cats feet........

Saw my cat pick on a goffer and then catch it..........WOW.....

For today it is time to spend the weekend cleaning up your steps and little life..............you can do this for a few minutes while others sleep .......................get that cup of coffee and get moving.......

Time to think about the plan you are to do each little thing for yourself and hit some meetings.........................Hugs all around for your friends and those that need them as well..........

If you are a Guy and don't do Hugs........it doesn't hurt to give a few......don't be a mocho guy and back off the Hugs..............If women can pass the Hugs around freely the guys can follow ......

Follow your dreams and work the program longer than you usually do.........find that quiet place and write, draw and do something for yourself........................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Forget to do recovery check in with yourself and take note of what God has for you to do today?

Think about what you need to do for your personal check in list.....think about what you do to start your day before doing anything else.....

Then the next think you can work on is organizing your program for yourself and get that list going to check off each day in your mind.....

It is ok to set up a check list to get you going......Keep it in your recovery book to look at each time you open your book each morning........

You can do this and find the pages you need for your morning prayer to start your day right...............

Thank God for what He has given you in your program....... One thing is for the Second chance to start life over again and make it better than it was when you were messed up with Drinking or Drugs ....

You have made the first step in admitting you have a problem......

Keep up with your program each day and it will become a regular thing that starts your day and ends your day............

Ok .... there are challenges...... But what life doesn't have challenges....?

Clean your inner house each day and keep it clean..... Make a mistake in your recovery....? Make it right and work the steps......make that list and do better the next time.....

Keep coming back and know you are loved ......Hugs to you today......

Little Penguin

[scaredykat]

Thanks little penguin. I'm back in recovery and i started praying to my HP again yesterday.

Barb

[expenguin]

Welcome back little Kat.....missed you and I did pray that you would come back when you were ready..........

Today I am Praying for all those still having a rough time finding themselves in their program.........

It isn't easy staying in recovery and making you life of this.....

But those of us that do the work and keep it going for the rest of our lives are helping the newcomers that need that little extra boost to keep going ............

Clean house today as think of what you haven't done in your program that will make a difference for you............

Have a good day and know that you are special...........Hang in there ..... this program really works if you work it......

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

The day is almost over and time to think about the day and what has been done to improve any part of your program......

Write down the goals set for the day and things that need more work...

Keep track of the things that you didn't get done and try again tomarrow....

Need a Hug? you have one from me today....

Time to get going and finish the last minute Cleaning that needs work before the day is over..................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

The day is cold and yet there is much to do.....

Work the steps and make more progress than the day before....... there is also time for the meetings where you can get loads of info for yourself and some extra help you need... There may be something you are stuck on in working the steps.. Someone may have the answer for you when you listen to others talk about how they are doing with their program.......

Think about it and touch base with those that you know in the program......

Work on that God Box that you may keep putting off.... this is a good thing that helps us through the day .... Don't have one... Work on it and you will find peace of mind.........

God has a way of helping us when we think all is lost...... This is why cleaning house is so important in your program in recovery....

Make a list and start from there to keep your day and your program going...............

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Nothing to do today? Find the AA Big Book and start reading it from cover to cover...........

You can do this and see how far you get today...........

Get going on Cleaning House as the spider Webs are getting out of hand..........

Find some paper and write for a few minutes.... maybe draw something to go with your writing..... you may be surprised to see what you come up with..........

touch base with your sponsor if you haven't in a few days or so.....

Give a new member a Hug and let them know that they are in the right place at this time................

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Today when you get the time ..... Thank God for bringing you this far in your program .....

look back at the first day you stepped into recovery and where you were in your mind...............

See the changes you made since then?

What can you change today that you neglected then?

Think about taking that mountain climb today and map out your program in a way that you never did before................. This means to take note of the ups and downs that you have had along the way..........

Are you really doing better ?

Hang in there today and know there is a God of understanding....... You will make it through the day...........

Take time to make a difference for someone else who is still struggling..........

Little Penguin

[theonlyway]

Originally Posted by expenguin

Work on that God Box that you may keep putting off.... this is a good thing that helps us through the day .... Don't have one... Work on it and you will find peace of mind.........

God has a way of helping us when we think all is lost...... This is why cleaning house is so important in your program in recovery....

Penguin, u have so many wonderful quotes and such... Mind elaborating on the above for a newbie? So much of AA is familiar from my al-anon work. I've kept as far away as possible from the AA, though, for reasons I cannot yet understand...

[expenguin]

I am happy to help in all walks of life..............

You can work on the God Box for yourself it may help in areas that you thought were lost....... give it a try.....

The God Box is for everyone.... Not just Newcomers.... but for also those that forgot about the box from way back and for those that are just getting started in any type of program..............

All you have to do is follow the following to put on top of a box of your choice................. :

When you have a problem and you can't seem to pray,
Write me a note and tell me what you want to say.
Put the note in the box and go about your day
I'll take care of the problem for you.
I always find a way.

Love , God

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The God Box is to get rid of resentments, extra baggage and much more....

This isn't just for AA .... this is for any of you that need extra help from God to make your life easier to handle..........

If you feel you are at the end of your rope and need some other direction this God Box is a start to help you through the day.........

Find a picture of yourself when you were younger to put on the box.... if no picture ...maybe you can draw something for your own self to see each time you put a note in the box...........

You can also use a jar with lid or some other kind of container.....

I made one God Box lately and did some drawings of angels and stars on it................... kind of made it special.......

Good luck.... and know I am praying for you.


Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Loads of rain today with this storm in California......more rain than we all need.....they say 1/2 inch in one hour is what we are getting in my area.........

For today the thinking is inside and no walking......... That is ok and not to feel stuck inside the house and stuck inside yourself.......

Finding a recovery book to read and work the steps is good..... I find it relaxing and then add more Cleaning of my inner house to the pile......

Relax if you are up tight and think you are just not getting into your program..... you will make it one day at a time.... Take each minute as it comes and if you need patience ask God .... He will help you and this would be a good time to finish that God Box...

Hang in there and know that you can get through today.... Listen to what others in the program have to say to you .... and take time to tell your story and what is bothering you.........

Little Penguin

[expenguin]

Time to read some recovery stuff and get moving on the rest of the program............

Make time for your stuff and get off to a meeting that will help you close the day.

Hugs for you all..............................Little Penguin

[expenguin]

A good time to really work hard on the recovery stuff and clean the mind of stuff that has been bottled up so long.......

The sloppy days don't always make it easy and yet We can just get out and enjoy all this snow that is coming down in your area........if you have any.................

I am going to walk in the cold and rain for today and think about my program to the best of my ability..... heading to the AA main office if the Rain holds off a bit...

Hard when the streets are flooded and no one can crosss....

Do your best today and know you are not alone..........

Clean house and Talk to God before getting started.... He is there for you........Just let Him know what is on your mind and the rest is up to Him......

Hugs reaching all those that need one today....

Little Penguin