Lets Shake It Up, Time To Inspire
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Lets Shake It Up, Time To Inspire
Hey guys! I am 37 days into my sobriety. So far, I can honestly say that I have both good and bad days. This past week was particularly challenging. At first pebbles were being thrown, then curve balls and finally I was in a horrible full blown game of dodgeball 
One issue I have are flashing memories of the many bad choices, horrendous behavior and embarassing things I've done while drunk. I know we can't take back or redo our yesterdays, but it's still hard to cope with at times. I came across this quote while reading today. It was simple yet touching. It simply stated. " Never put a question mark where God puts a period". I would love for some of you to share some quotes or sayings that have helped you along your journey.
One issue I have are flashing memories of the many bad choices, horrendous behavior and embarassing things I've done while drunk. I know we can't take back or redo our yesterdays, but it's still hard to cope with at times. I came across this quote while reading today. It was simple yet touching. It simply stated. " Never put a question mark where God puts a period". I would love for some of you to share some quotes or sayings that have helped you along your journey.
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Mine is in my sig line, because it's exactly what I used to do. Through sobriety I also learned that I wasn't really as full of sorrow as I thought I was, I just led myself to believe it so I could drink.
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My reaction? He had some good things to say. Some I might have worded differently or in a different manner, Overall I thought he was about where he was supposed to be for 13 years. Some reactions to him seem to be a function of time in sobriety and cultural.
I do not find it hard to understand that a passionate Texan might irk someone from the UK. ;-)
I do not find it hard to understand that a passionate Texan might irk someone from the UK. ;-)
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Originally Posted by kentuckydan 
My reaction? He had some good things to say. Some I might have worded differently or in a different manner, Overall I thought he was about where he was supposed to be for 13 years. Some reactions to him seem to be a function of time in sobriety and cultural.
I do not find it hard to understand that a passionate Texan might irk someone from the UK. ;-)
I do not find it hard to understand that a passionate Texan might irk someone from the UK. ;-)
For me, one of my favorite AA quote is:
"More will be revealed"
It reminds me that just because things aren't working out my way, they can always change. Maybe I didn't get the job because a far better one is waiting for me, or I didn't succeed in one place because the opportunity wasn't what I thought it was. When I'm discouraged, this is the phrase that I think about, and it usually lifts my spirits. I trust God, know that God loves me, and believe that God has my best interests at heart. I hold up my end of the bargain, stay sober, be honest, do my best and treat others as I would like for them to treat me. If things still don't go the way I want them too, I remind myself again...More will be revealed.
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More will be revealed.
That is very good LBO. We often get so impatient in our journeys, or think we know everything about a situation or person (annoying work colleagues come to mind!)...when often we don't.
Thank you for sharing!
That is very good LBO. We often get so impatient in our journeys, or think we know everything about a situation or person (annoying work colleagues come to mind!)...when often we don't.
Thank you for sharing!
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Alcoholic: They didn't make a glass big enough for me to have one drink.
The destiny of every alcoholic is to be locked up, covered up or sobered up.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery, and today is a gift.
Alcoholic: They didn't make a glass big enough for me to have one drink.
The destiny of every alcoholic is to be locked up, covered up or sobered up.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery, and today is a gift.
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