24 Hour Club Sign Up Sheet Part 4 Hang With The Winners Club!
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
Posts: 5,731
Hello 24 Hour Club! Hope everyone has a Happy Sober Tuesday!
We made it through yet another day!!
to our Newest Member - 1stepup
I know not everyone is taking the AA route and I respect that but whether you are or not, I found this story to be very cool.
Acceptance Was The Answer
From Big Book-Page 417,418
And it goes, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems .....
When I am disturbed , it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation-some fact of my life- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment
I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes .
Shakespeare said "All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women are merely players." He forgot to mention that I was the chief critic. I was always able to see the flaw in every person, every situation .
And I was glad to point it out because I knew you wanted perfection just as I did .
It goes on to say,
AA and acceptance have taught me that there is a bit of good in the worst of us, and a bit of bad in the best of us.
That we are all children of God and we each have a right to be here. When I complain about me or you, I am complaining about God's handiwork. I am saying I know better than God .
Reprinted With Permission Of AA World Services, in
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Learning this about myself is becoming a turning point in my recovery, even this early on.
When I realized I didn't have to fix everything and everyone in my life, when I could just learn to live and let live.
I have come to understand that God is still in control and he holds it all together and he doesn't need my help.
The world doesn't need deeker to fix it or make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to doing.
It brought me a great deal of freedom. I no longer have to give up my peace to be right, to force my opinion on others, to feel responsible if things are not getting done by other people, or to take responsibilty for others feelings or actions.
I don't have to run the show anymore, I no longer have that need and when I gave it up a whole lot of relief came my way.
And I found I had a few less reasons to drink/use.
This is one of the things I have learned through working a program of AA/NA. There is a lot more to me getting well then just putting down the drink and drug. A whole lot of self examination going on today to learn what causes me the frustration and self pity that led me to a drink in the first place.
I have to get out of the way, suck up some pride( it's hard) and learn to listen and listen to learn and most importantly not get defensive when others tell me the truth about what they see.
It's what I have to do if I want to continue to get well. The only person I need to worry bout fixing is my little old self and my attitudes and perceptions of life. Is my cup half empty or is it half full?
Most days it is overflowing out of gratitude for where I once was and where I am today, but other days it is half full when I realize I am no where near being where I want to be spiritually and emotionally.
But it is important to see that as long as I am moving forward and willing to take direction and listen for my truth that each day will be a little better than the day before.
I must remain willing.
Please commit to sign up for another 24 Hours Clean and Sober! Those days will add up.
*Song for the Day! Man In The Mirror- Michael Jackson
Here's to another 24 hours!!
Prayers for JBird( peace), wehav2day(rough week ahead),Pastispast
Remember if you r struggling, if this is a difficult day for you let us know when u check in!
Those missing in action, please come back! Where u at? I'll find you! lol
Have a great day everyone! Hope you are all healthy and safe! If no one told you they love you today. I do!
We made it through yet another day!!
to our Newest Member - 1stepupI know not everyone is taking the AA route and I respect that but whether you are or not, I found this story to be very cool.
Acceptance Was The Answer
From Big Book-Page 417,418
And it goes, and acceptance is the answer to all my problems .....
When I am disturbed , it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation-some fact of my life- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment
I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes .
Shakespeare said "All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women are merely players." He forgot to mention that I was the chief critic. I was always able to see the flaw in every person, every situation .
And I was glad to point it out because I knew you wanted perfection just as I did .
It goes on to say,
AA and acceptance have taught me that there is a bit of good in the worst of us, and a bit of bad in the best of us.
That we are all children of God and we each have a right to be here. When I complain about me or you, I am complaining about God's handiwork. I am saying I know better than God .
Reprinted With Permission Of AA World Services, in
__________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Learning this about myself is becoming a turning point in my recovery, even this early on.
When I realized I didn't have to fix everything and everyone in my life, when I could just learn to live and let live.
I have come to understand that God is still in control and he holds it all together and he doesn't need my help.
The world doesn't need deeker to fix it or make sure everyone is doing what they are supposed to doing.
It brought me a great deal of freedom. I no longer have to give up my peace to be right, to force my opinion on others, to feel responsible if things are not getting done by other people, or to take responsibilty for others feelings or actions.
I don't have to run the show anymore, I no longer have that need and when I gave it up a whole lot of relief came my way.
And I found I had a few less reasons to drink/use.
This is one of the things I have learned through working a program of AA/NA. There is a lot more to me getting well then just putting down the drink and drug. A whole lot of self examination going on today to learn what causes me the frustration and self pity that led me to a drink in the first place.
I have to get out of the way, suck up some pride( it's hard) and learn to listen and listen to learn and most importantly not get defensive when others tell me the truth about what they see.
It's what I have to do if I want to continue to get well. The only person I need to worry bout fixing is my little old self and my attitudes and perceptions of life. Is my cup half empty or is it half full?
Most days it is overflowing out of gratitude for where I once was and where I am today, but other days it is half full when I realize I am no where near being where I want to be spiritually and emotionally.
But it is important to see that as long as I am moving forward and willing to take direction and listen for my truth that each day will be a little better than the day before.
I must remain willing.
Please commit to sign up for another 24 Hours Clean and Sober! Those days will add up.
*Song for the Day! Man In The Mirror- Michael Jackson
Here's to another 24 hours!!
Prayers for JBird( peace), wehav2day(rough week ahead),Pastispast
Remember if you r struggling, if this is a difficult day for you let us know when u check in!
Those missing in action, please come back! Where u at? I'll find you! lol
Have a great day everyone! Hope you are all healthy and safe! If no one told you they love you today. I do!
Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,420
I am checking in about an hour early... it is the last day of my "staycation"... what a marvelous, joy filled 6 days I have had... signing up for another 24 hours clean and sober... its 8:49pm in Colorado, and I am watching my Bravo shows..
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 523
Back at home after a week helping out as best I could during a family crisis. Things better now. I have a lot to catch up with, including this thread. Hope all of you here are doing well.
It's been over 3 weeks now since I drank. Feeling good about that. So sign me up for another 24 hrs. It's now 10:03 pm in Texas.
It's been over 3 weeks now since I drank. Feeling good about that. So sign me up for another 24 hrs. It's now 10:03 pm in Texas.
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