Clean House Time Again Part 2 - Page 17 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

expenguin · 06-09-2008, 11:57 AM

More treasures to find..........they are all around you at the moment.....think about it....

Cleaning house within is fun if you think in a positive way and make it exciting during this summer....

Find a nice place outside that is in the shade ....there you sit and work the steps......and take note of all the things around you.... If this place is not good find a park, beach or some place that will give you the peace you need to work the steps......

Make a picnic out of it and take the day to do this.......or just your lunch time....

Take that much needed walk so as not to sit around too much.....this will get you thinking about the steps for sure and what you need to work on the most......

expenguin · 06-10-2008, 07:01 AM

Super fog today and clearing for the Hot day ahead of us.....

I am thinking of the early walk and all that comes with it to help me through my program and get the steps going in a peaceful way....

For today think of this word that was picked: CREATIVITY and SIMPLICITY

Sorry , we picked two to think about..... this is the fun of having so much summer time on our hands.....

Clean up your inner house and get the steps going......

The spiders like to take over during the summer and this is no time to sluff off.......

You can do this and it will make you feel the peace of your program .... find your friends there in the meetings and talk about what is going on in your life.....

Don't be afraid to talk ..... some people don't say much for fear that it will get out into the community or to the wrong person..... I was told that what is said in the meetings stays in the meetings..... if this doesn't happen then there are changes to be made at the meetings....

I know of someone that won't go back to meetings for this reason and said that that is just not right........ Trust others and know that they have to abide to the rules of the meetings to keep the peace within......... The right to have a place to talk openely is special..... Praying that we all in recovery hold to this .....

Have a good day and talk to you all later....................Keep coming back and know that you are in a good place...... Hugs are here for all those that need them........I am always here for everyone...........

expenguin · 06-13-2008, 07:58 AM

Word picked for today.......FREEDOM

Have a good day and get the Cleaning of your house under way....

Think about all the times you put it off and wait for someone else to take you through the ropes of how to clean......

No one else will do this work on the steps for you.... This is your life and one that you need to take control of each day of your life....................

Working the steps takes time and patients......I remember when I had a hard time understanding how to really work the steps and if I was doing them right.........

You can do this by reading your recovery book and following the directions at meetings as well........ your sponsor will get you started.... But remember NO ONE WILL DO THE WORK FOR YOU.....

Keep the faith and take your time with the steps............you have lots of time to do them.... this is your program and not someone elses...

expenguin · 06-13-2008, 02:54 PM

Was trying to pick up some stuff to help with my program and decided that I needed to really look back at loads of notes over the how many years I have stuck to my program.....

You can do this as well with what you have going to check how you have come a long way......... It helps me to see what progress I have made for myself when I have those days that nothing seems to go my way.....

I look to my God Box for help each day and that is good.....

Teddy Bears are always there for a lending hand of many Hugs......

Do your best today.... and remember that what you don't get done today there is always another day to look forward to......

Little Penguin

expenguin · 06-14-2008, 06:29 PM

Depression can come in all kinds of sizes and shapes........

Don't let it get you down......get up and get in that much needed walk to see what is going on around you.....

meet a friend and get to a meeting....need a ride....call a friend............

Think positive today and tomarrow...... this is your life and meetings with close friends is important if you think so or not....

Praying for you that the right choice is made for the moment......

Need a special friend....? Get out and find that special Teddy Bear that needs a home of his own....

I look at the second hand stores and find ones that have been given away and still look new..... they can be washed carefully....I do this all the time and give lots away to those that need them............

Stop feeling sorry for yourself..........get moving.......

expenguin · 06-16-2008, 06:37 AM

For the moment today will be what I am willing to handle and no more......

One day at a time for the summer is all we can do for now....and thinking about our program is the best...

How can you make life a little easier for the moment and keep moving forward.....?

Am I doing what I need to for my life in recovery?

Am I getting to meetings and making a difference in my life?

Have I touched base with my sponsor on a regular basis?

Just some of the questions that most of us don't always think about when first starting out in recovery.....

For today we can only do what we can handle.... this is good

Cleaning house and working the steps is all some of us can handle....... Meetings are a must to keep that going and make more changes for a better life.......

Get in that walk for the day and feel the fresh air around you..... Take note of how the world is moving around you for the day.....see what you can do to make more changes for yourself.........................

Hugs for all those still suffering for the moment........you are not alone............

expenguin · 06-17-2008, 07:01 AM

The word picked for today to keep in mind while you are walking and cleaning that inner house during your quiet time is:

LIGHT

Have fun with it and remember that this word can mean all kinds of things for you for today.....

The steps are important in your recovery program and mean so much for those of us that have been doing this for a long time.....

Those of you that have just got started or keep slipping.....you will get there and with the help from those of us that have learned that this is the only way of life.....

Keep coming back and know that you are in the right place.....

Recovery is important in your life One day at a time.....

So ...get that cup of coffee, take your walk, get in your quiet time with the steps and get to a meeting.......

expenguin · 06-19-2008, 09:35 PM

A word for the night shift and those of us that are tucked tight in bed......at least some of us with all this heat we have been getting in California..........been 100 plus these last couple days and it is going to run for the weekend.....maybe more....

Praying for all those that are suffering with all the wash outs in Iowa and other places.....

The word I promised for the night shift:

The Angel Card picked is Blank....

So this means you come up with your
word for the night.....be creative
and find something you need to settle
your mind for the night......

I will come up with my own for my program work ..... I think I need the word....: RELLEASE

That sounds like a plan for me since so much has been going on today that I can't seem to accept...... Someone tried to rip off my savings and checking account and that was not the thing to do to someone like me........I put a stop to it before I lost out on money I didn't really have.....

Why do people try to take advantage of us little people that just don't have much money and we have to be creative about finding extra to cover the cost of things today...?

I am asking myself to think about the steps in a way that can keep my mind at peace for the moment..........I need loads of patience to keep moving forward.............

Clean your house today and tonight........ you can do this and try to stay ahead of those that want to do you wrong...... take heart of the situation and don't let anyone break your strength in your program......

expenguin · 06-23-2008, 07:21 AM

Another word for the day:

UNDERSTANDING
and
BEAUTY

Have fun with these words and think of where they fit in your life at the moment..............at where you are with your program.............

Take that walk today and think about your Cleaning House process with your program in recovery........are you doing what you need to keep up with your life?

Are you doing all you can to make your life better for you?

Are you doing the steps one day at a time and making progress?

Have a good day and touch a life in the program.........

expenguin · 06-24-2008, 07:23 AM

The words for today to think about while summer stuff is going on............................

COURAGE

and

UNDERSTANDING

For the day is is nice to think about what you haven't done for your recovery and get moving.....

Cleaning house isn't just for someone else.... It is for you and your new life in this program....

You can keep up with the writing even if you are not use to doing so ..... find some quiet time and get used to writing each day...

find something to draw out with your writing even if you don't like to draw.... this is your life and you need to keep up with the changes you are going through.....

the steps are important to move forward in this world...... it is no fun staying in the same rut......

For the moment I am thinking of a walk to clear the air for me and maybe a bike ride to get the feelings in my head for what I need to do ................

Summer has so many things going on and loads of distractions...... Keep up the good work and get into those meetings at the same time.....

Hugs for all those still suffering and need a little of a boost to get motivated......................

expenguin · 06-25-2008, 06:53 AM

What a day this will be with all the fires going on here in California........

But life in recovery must go on no matter what......the fires are a good time to think about your program work and what you haven't done..............it is also a time for patience with the firefighters to put out the fire if it gets close to your place..................

For today..... the words picket are:

First Word picked was BLANK.....YES BLANK
This means you come up with your own
word for the day.....

Second Word Picked was : RESPONSIBILETY

Think about what this word means through out your day...

Have fun with the one word that showed up BLANK......sometimes these are fun when there is something you need to think about all day with your program......... Peace of mind always comes to me and that is something I need when working the steps and cleaning house in my own space......

For today you can come up with your own word and use the other one that was picked.....

Get busy as the day is short when there is something to do....

I find there are not enough minutes in the day when I am totally busy..... that is why I start the day with a good walk to clear the air in me...... it gives me the chance to think about my program and what recovery has offered me since day one....

those of you that are still getting started in your program....you will make progress in due time......

those of you that have gotted the dent going....be sure you get to some meetings and help those that are just getting going.........

pass around the Hugs today to someone that is haveing a tough time and is on there first day or so of Recovery...........

expenguin · 06-26-2008, 02:44 PM

No word picked for today...... just thinking that cleaning your inner house is more important for today...

Think about yourself for the moment and what you need to do for you......... Make this your special day and get to loads of meetings, get lots of Hugs, check in with your sponsor, do some writing and just be yourself.................

Think positive today and don't let too much get you down.....

Have problems will solve in recovery ....ONE DAY AT A TIME....

Little Penguin

expenguin · 06-28-2008, 06:52 AM

Word for today is..............PATIENCE

This we all need to get by in our program work......

One day at a time for now and take that walk to think about what we haven't done.......

Need a friend to help with your program work in recovery?

Get that special Teddy Bear like most of us have .... there is one out there waiting for you....

And don't think this is a childish thing to have around.....NOT.....so many of us no matter a guy or gal.....we all need one when there is no one around that will listen to us.....

I have found that the guys think this is real childish......and they are wrong.... few guys will go out and get one to help them through their program....

But I know for a fact that guys have feelings and do cry like the ladies..... you guys just like to be mocho and hold back the tears.....

Today you have to change and be more than just a guy........

But do remember it won't make you less than what you are.......

This is recovery and we all have feelings..........

For the rest of you.....TIME TO CLEAN YOUR INNER HOUSE.....

Each of us have to do this and keep up with all those spots that we stuff the dirt........the carpet is a good place to start and clean our the place you most likely have tried to hide out....

Cleaning house is the best thing you can do for yourself.....and get that teddy bear to help with the Hugs you need to get through the tough spots......... do this on your own and in a quiet place..............

Take that walk first to think about what you need to do for you and what changes you can add to your step work...........

Hang in there and know that you are not alone on this ......we all have baggage and need to work on it more.........

expenguin · 06-29-2008, 11:56 AM

The word for today has come to the step work......

Step Two.......GRANDIOSE THINKING
( Daniel 4:19-33 )

Step Eleven....A NEW HIDING PLACE
( 2 Samuel 22:1-33 )

Have fun with these as it is Sunday and I thought a little Bible verse to add to it would be nice for those that want the extra work..................

Otherwise think about the words and go from there with your Step work...........

Keep cleaning house for today and find some time to get in that walk and be with family and friends for the summer....

4TH of July is coming up and it is a time to get together with those friends in recovery that make your life worth living......

Little Penguin

expenguin · 07-01-2008, 06:51 AM

Tried to just pick two words for today and ended up with three..... Have fun with them...

Step Four: COMING OUT OF HIDING
(Genesis 3:6-13)

Step Four: God's Mercy
(Revelation 20:11-15)

Step Nine: A SERVANT'S HEART
( 1 Peter 2:18-25)

Have a good day and talk to you all later after I get in my walk and think about the steps I need more work on for the moment...................

This is a good day for me to Clean My Inner House and get some other recovery stuff done.......

Thinking of drawing some pictures about my recovery and more so...........want to make a cartoon about my recovery to look back at.... and may use it as an example when my little one gets older..... One thing about kids they do listen when you give them a story...

But for me it is something as a to

06-09-2008, 11:57 AM	#401 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	More treasures to find..........they are all around you at the moment.....think about it.... Cleaning house within is fun if you think in a positive way and make it exciting during this summer.... Find a nice place outside that is in the shade ....there you sit and work the steps......and take note of all the things around you.... If this place is not good find a park, beach or some place that will give you the peace you need to work the steps...... Make a picnic out of it and take the day to do this.......or just your lunch time.... Take that much needed walk so as not to sit around too much.....this will get you thinking about the steps for sure and what you need to work on the most......
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-10-2008, 07:01 AM	#402 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	Super fog today and clearing for the Hot day ahead of us..... I am thinking of the early walk and all that comes with it to help me through my program and get the steps going in a peaceful way.... For today think of this word that was picked: CREATIVITY and SIMPLICITY Sorry , we picked two to think about..... this is the fun of having so much summer time on our hands..... Clean up your inner house and get the steps going...... The spiders like to take over during the summer and this is no time to sluff off....... You can do this and it will make you feel the peace of your program .... find your friends there in the meetings and talk about what is going on in your life..... Don't be afraid to talk ..... some people don't say much for fear that it will get out into the community or to the wrong person..... I was told that what is said in the meetings stays in the meetings..... if this doesn't happen then there are changes to be made at the meetings.... I know of someone that won't go back to meetings for this reason and said that that is just not right........ Trust others and know that they have to abide to the rules of the meetings to keep the peace within......... The right to have a place to talk openely is special..... Praying that we all in recovery hold to this ..... Have a good day and talk to you all later....................Keep coming back and know that you are in a good place...... Hugs are here for all those that need them........I am always here for everyone...........
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-13-2008, 07:58 AM	#403 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	Word picked for today.......FREEDOM Have a good day and get the Cleaning of your house under way.... Think about all the times you put it off and wait for someone else to take you through the ropes of how to clean...... No one else will do this work on the steps for you.... This is your life and one that you need to take control of each day of your life.................... Working the steps takes time and patients......I remember when I had a hard time understanding how to really work the steps and if I was doing them right......... You can do this by reading your recovery book and following the directions at meetings as well........ your sponsor will get you started.... But remember NO ONE WILL DO THE WORK FOR YOU..... Keep the faith and take your time with the steps............you have lots of time to do them.... this is your program and not someone elses...
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-13-2008, 02:54 PM	#404 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	Was trying to pick up some stuff to help with my program and decided that I needed to really look back at loads of notes over the how many years I have stuck to my program..... You can do this as well with what you have going to check how you have come a long way......... It helps me to see what progress I have made for myself when I have those days that nothing seems to go my way..... I look to my God Box for help each day and that is good..... Teddy Bears are always there for a lending hand of many Hugs...... Do your best today.... and remember that what you don't get done today there is always another day to look forward to...... Little Penguin
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-14-2008, 06:29 PM	#405 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	Depression can come in all kinds of sizes and shapes........ Don't let it get you down......get up and get in that much needed walk to see what is going on around you..... meet a friend and get to a meeting....need a ride....call a friend............ Think positive today and tomarrow...... this is your life and meetings with close friends is important if you think so or not.... Praying for you that the right choice is made for the moment...... Need a special friend....? Get out and find that special Teddy Bear that needs a home of his own.... I look at the second hand stores and find ones that have been given away and still look new..... they can be washed carefully....I do this all the time and give lots away to those that need them............ Stop feeling sorry for yourself..........get moving.......
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-16-2008, 06:37 AM	#406 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	For the moment today will be what I am willing to handle and no more...... One day at a time for the summer is all we can do for now....and thinking about our program is the best... How can you make life a little easier for the moment and keep moving forward.....? Am I doing what I need to for my life in recovery? Am I getting to meetings and making a difference in my life? Have I touched base with my sponsor on a regular basis? Just some of the questions that most of us don't always think about when first starting out in recovery..... For today we can only do what we can handle.... this is good Cleaning house and working the steps is all some of us can handle....... Meetings are a must to keep that going and make more changes for a better life....... Get in that walk for the day and feel the fresh air around you..... Take note of how the world is moving around you for the day.....see what you can do to make more changes for yourself......................... Hugs for all those still suffering for the moment........you are not alone............
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-17-2008, 07:01 AM	#407 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	The word picked for today to keep in mind while you are walking and cleaning that inner house during your quiet time is: LIGHT Have fun with it and remember that this word can mean all kinds of things for you for today..... The steps are important in your recovery program and mean so much for those of us that have been doing this for a long time..... Those of you that have just got started or keep slipping.....you will get there and with the help from those of us that have learned that this is the only way of life..... Keep coming back and know that you are in the right place..... Recovery is important in your life One day at a time..... So ...get that cup of coffee, take your walk, get in your quiet time with the steps and get to a meeting.......
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-19-2008, 09:35 PM	#408 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	A word for the night shift and those of us that are tucked tight in bed......at least some of us with all this heat we have been getting in California..........been 100 plus these last couple days and it is going to run for the weekend.....maybe more.... Praying for all those that are suffering with all the wash outs in Iowa and other places..... The word I promised for the night shift: The Angel Card picked is Blank.... So this means you come up with your word for the night.....be creative and find something you need to settle your mind for the night...... I will come up with my own for my program work ..... I think I need the word....: RELLEASE That sounds like a plan for me since so much has been going on today that I can't seem to accept...... Someone tried to rip off my savings and checking account and that was not the thing to do to someone like me........I put a stop to it before I lost out on money I didn't really have..... Why do people try to take advantage of us little people that just don't have much money and we have to be creative about finding extra to cover the cost of things today...? I am asking myself to think about the steps in a way that can keep my mind at peace for the moment..........I need loads of patience to keep moving forward............. Clean your house today and tonight........ you can do this and try to stay ahead of those that want to do you wrong...... take heart of the situation and don't let anyone break your strength in your program......
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-23-2008, 07:21 AM	#409 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	Another word for the day: UNDERSTANDING and BEAUTY Have fun with these words and think of where they fit in your life at the moment..............at where you are with your program............. Take that walk today and think about your Cleaning House process with your program in recovery........are you doing what you need to keep up with your life? Are you doing all you can to make your life better for you? Are you doing the steps one day at a time and making progress? Have a good day and touch a life in the program.........
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-24-2008, 07:23 AM	#410 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	The words for today to think about while summer stuff is going on............................ COURAGE and UNDERSTANDING For the day is is nice to think about what you haven't done for your recovery and get moving..... Cleaning house isn't just for someone else.... It is for you and your new life in this program.... You can keep up with the writing even if you are not use to doing so ..... find some quiet time and get used to writing each day... find something to draw out with your writing even if you don't like to draw.... this is your life and you need to keep up with the changes you are going through..... the steps are important to move forward in this world...... it is no fun staying in the same rut...... For the moment I am thinking of a walk to clear the air for me and maybe a bike ride to get the feelings in my head for what I need to do ................ Summer has so many things going on and loads of distractions...... Keep up the good work and get into those meetings at the same time..... Hugs for all those still suffering and need a little of a boost to get motivated......................
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-25-2008, 06:53 AM	#411 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	What a day this will be with all the fires going on here in California........ But life in recovery must go on no matter what......the fires are a good time to think about your program work and what you haven't done..............it is also a time for patience with the firefighters to put out the fire if it gets close to your place.................. For today..... the words picket are: First Word picked was BLANK.....YES BLANK This means you come up with your own word for the day..... Second Word Picked was : RESPONSIBILETY Think about what this word means through out your day... Have fun with the one word that showed up BLANK......sometimes these are fun when there is something you need to think about all day with your program......... Peace of mind always comes to me and that is something I need when working the steps and cleaning house in my own space...... For today you can come up with your own word and use the other one that was picked..... Get busy as the day is short when there is something to do.... I find there are not enough minutes in the day when I am totally busy..... that is why I start the day with a good walk to clear the air in me...... it gives me the chance to think about my program and what recovery has offered me since day one.... those of you that are still getting started in your program....you will make progress in due time...... those of you that have gotted the dent going....be sure you get to some meetings and help those that are just getting going......... pass around the Hugs today to someone that is haveing a tough time and is on there first day or so of Recovery...........
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-26-2008, 02:44 PM	#412 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	No word picked for today...... just thinking that cleaning your inner house is more important for today... Think about yourself for the moment and what you need to do for you......... Make this your special day and get to loads of meetings, get lots of Hugs, check in with your sponsor, do some writing and just be yourself................. Think positive today and don't let too much get you down..... Have problems will solve in recovery ....ONE DAY AT A TIME.... Little Penguin
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-28-2008, 06:52 AM	#413 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	Word for today is..............PATIENCE This we all need to get by in our program work...... One day at a time for now and take that walk to think about what we haven't done....... Need a friend to help with your program work in recovery? Get that special Teddy Bear like most of us have .... there is one out there waiting for you.... And don't think this is a childish thing to have around.....NOT.....so many of us no matter a guy or gal.....we all need one when there is no one around that will listen to us..... I have found that the guys think this is real childish......and they are wrong.... few guys will go out and get one to help them through their program.... But I know for a fact that guys have feelings and do cry like the ladies..... you guys just like to be mocho and hold back the tears..... Today you have to change and be more than just a guy........ But do remember it won't make you less than what you are....... This is recovery and we all have feelings.......... For the rest of you.....TIME TO CLEAN YOUR INNER HOUSE..... Each of us have to do this and keep up with all those spots that we stuff the dirt........the carpet is a good place to start and clean our the place you most likely have tried to hide out.... Cleaning house is the best thing you can do for yourself.....and get that teddy bear to help with the Hugs you need to get through the tough spots......... do this on your own and in a quiet place.............. Take that walk first to think about what you need to do for you and what changes you can add to your step work........... Hang in there and know that you are not alone on this ......we all have baggage and need to work on it more.........
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself

06-29-2008, 11:56 AM	#414 (permalink)
expenguin Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A place of special Dreams.... Posts: 2,085	The word for today has come to the step work...... Step Two.......GRANDIOSE THINKING ( Daniel 4:19-33 ) Step Eleven....A NEW HIDING PLACE ( 2 Samuel 22:1-33 ) Have fun with these as it is Sunday and I thought a little Bible verse to add to it would be nice for those that want the extra work.................. Otherwise think about the words and go from there with your Step work........... Keep cleaning house for today and find some time to get in that walk and be with family and friends for the summer.... 4TH of July is coming up and it is a time to get together with those friends in recovery that make your life worth living...... Little Penguin
	__________________ One day at a time.......Just for today..... Believe in yourself