Harmony within Humanity.
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Harmony within Humanity.
Alone, I am miserable; I love my Mother and my Friends. I wish we all could say "hi" even to most folks in our neighborhood. I want to be the best person I can be to everyone. I miss being able to smile and say "hi" to more people. I do this better sober.
It's ultimately a choice isn't it. I feel like it is a battle at times; maybe in the beginning it is. I want to understand this.. It's starting to get ridiculous.
It's ultimately a choice isn't it. I feel like it is a battle at times; maybe in the beginning it is. I want to understand this.. It's starting to get ridiculous.
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The old guys had a saying " I am as happy as I make up my mind to be"
IME it is broadly correct bit sometimes there is a little work involved. It is not easy to look the world in they eye when we have a tone of baggage.
Societies are different too. In some countries people don't smile. Tal.iing to a child might get you arrested. In others, like where I am now, people are so friendly. I could walk down the street, smile at one hundred people, and get one hundred smiles back.
Another saying the old boys had for someone who had no smile. "Hey, you don't have a smile..here, have one of mine"
IME it is broadly correct bit sometimes there is a little work involved. It is not easy to look the world in they eye when we have a tone of baggage.
Societies are different too. In some countries people don't smile. Tal.iing to a child might get you arrested. In others, like where I am now, people are so friendly. I could walk down the street, smile at one hundred people, and get one hundred smiles back.
Another saying the old boys had for someone who had no smile. "Hey, you don't have a smile..here, have one of mine"
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For me it was more putting down the gloves than a fight.
I was Robert E Lee at Appomattox.
The fighting was over - I didn't want to fight anymore.
The addict in me loved a fight cos there was a 50/50 chance he'd win.
No fight no win.
Without something to fight against, and no way of getting what it wanted without my assistance, my inner addict slowly faded away.
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I was Robert E Lee at Appomattox.
The fighting was over - I didn't want to fight anymore.
The addict in me loved a fight cos there was a 50/50 chance he'd win.
No fight no win.
Without something to fight against, and no way of getting what it wanted without my assistance, my inner addict slowly faded away.
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You might enjoy this thread SS.... http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-kindness.html
What about checking out opportunities for volunteering in your area?
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What about checking out opportunities for volunteering in your area?
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Today, I've received news that a friend I've known for 20+ years has passed away in his sleep. He's had bouts of hospitalization due to illness and drinking over the last 5 years or so. Life is short, and we need to spend more time together.
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