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Old 05-10-2017, 06:54 PM
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Hoola Hoop

I have some personal stuff going on and a big thing happen today that a month or so ago would have found me drunk. I called my sponsor and he said "You can only control whats in your hoola hoop" I never heard this term before and it made sense when he explained it. Meaning there's only so many inches in diameter that we can control and its humbling. Just wanted to share.
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Old 05-10-2017, 07:06 PM
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Good analogy!!!
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Makes sense to me, glad to hear that you are dealing with things in a healthier way too..congrats!
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Great post, Steve!!

I'm glad you derailed the issue quick!! I've heard the term a lot over the years..

We're really only in control of our selves.. stay in your hoola hoop, I.e. Don't take other people's inventory..

another one is, keep your side of the street clean, I.e. Don't worry about other people, mind your own business and keep your house clean!!

Steve, did you already get your 30 day chip? I loose track during the week for some reason..

Keep up the great work!!!
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That's a good one.

I also like, "It's none of your business what someone thinks about you."
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Old 05-11-2017, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave42001 View Post
Great post, Steve!!

I'm glad you derailed the issue quick!! I've heard the term a lot over the years..

We're really only in control of our selves.. stay in your hoola hoop, I.e. Don't take other people's inventory..

another one is, keep your side of the street clean, I.e. Don't worry about other people, mind your own business and keep your house clean!!

Steve, did you already get your 30 day chip? I loose track during the week for some reason..

Keep up the great work!!!


Yep May 1st was my 36th bday and 30 days . Got 40 days now
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Great work Steve!! 60 days right around the corner!!
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