24 Hour Club Sign Up Sheet Part 4 Hang With The Winners Club!
Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
Posts: 5,731
Hello 24 Hour Club! Hope everyone has a Happy Sober Tuesday! I will be posting one Welcome once and sometimes twice daily.
We made it through yet another day!!
to our Newest Member - 1stepup - Bafarra79 - Babs1234
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
I want to thank MeSoSober for sharing his experience , strength and hope.
If you are having good days in early recovery, let us know when you Sign In and tell us about it. Love to hear stories of hope.
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 - 1stepup - Bafarra79 - Babs1234I 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
I want to thank MeSoSober for sharing his experience , strength and hope.
If you are having good days in early recovery, let us know when you Sign In and tell us about it. Love to hear stories of hope.
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: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
Posts: 5,731
Hello 24 Hour Club! 
Hope everyone has a Happy Sober Wednesday! It's Wednesday somewhere.! Tuesday is wrapping up nicely.
We made it through yet another day!!
to our Newest Member - 1stepup - Bafarra79 - Babs1234
No longer my friend!
It took a long time before I realized that my friend alcohol had turned it's back on me . Even when I could see the destruction in my life, I kept hanging in there hoping that things would return to how they once were, they never did and they never will. I will never get those good feelings from alcohol and drugs like I did in the early days with out some awful consequences.
There is a saying saying, Alcohol gave me wings but then it took away the sky. Only when I accept alcohol and drugs are no longer my friend will I start the road to recovery.
As long as I still look at alcohol/drugs as my friend and secretly believe that one day the good times of drinking and using will return, I will struggle to find stable sobriety. No matter how much pain I am in emotionally, I must remember that alcohol and drugs are not my friend and they will just add more to my horrendous story. Sorry old friend this Book Is Closed!
Please commit to sign up for another 24 Hours Clean and Sober! Those days will add up.
*Song for the Day! Think about your addiction if u listen to this song.
Here's to another 24 hours!!
Prayers for wehav2day(rough week ahead),Pastispast, InNeedOfGrace
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
I want to thank MeSoSober for sharing his experience , strength and hope.
If you are having good days in early recovery, let us know when you Sign In and tell us about it. Love to hear stories of hope.
Have a great day everyone! Hope you are all healthy and safe! If no one told you they love you today. I do!
Hope everyone has a Happy Sober Wednesday! It's Wednesday somewhere.! Tuesday is wrapping up nicely.
We made it through yet another day!!
to our Newest Member - 1stepup - Bafarra79 - Babs1234No longer my friend!
It took a long time before I realized that my friend alcohol had turned it's back on me . Even when I could see the destruction in my life, I kept hanging in there hoping that things would return to how they once were, they never did and they never will. I will never get those good feelings from alcohol and drugs like I did in the early days with out some awful consequences.
There is a saying saying, Alcohol gave me wings but then it took away the sky. Only when I accept alcohol and drugs are no longer my friend will I start the road to recovery.
As long as I still look at alcohol/drugs as my friend and secretly believe that one day the good times of drinking and using will return, I will struggle to find stable sobriety. No matter how much pain I am in emotionally, I must remember that alcohol and drugs are not my friend and they will just add more to my horrendous story. Sorry old friend this Book Is Closed!
Please commit to sign up for another 24 Hours Clean and Sober! Those days will add up.
*Song for the Day! Think about your addiction if u listen to this song.
Here's to another 24 hours!!
Prayers for wehav2day(rough week ahead),Pastispast, InNeedOfGrace
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
I want to thank MeSoSober for sharing his experience , strength and hope.
If you are having good days in early recovery, let us know when you Sign In and tell us about it. Love to hear stories of hope.
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: Apr 2012
Location: Keep Trying
Posts: 370
Signing up for another 24hrs. 10:04pm so flo
Thank you deek for that insightfulness.
We must accept people places things as the way they are supposed to be right now.
You are helping us all grow. Bless you.
Thank you deek for that insightfulness.
We must accept people places things as the way they are supposed to be right now.
You are helping us all grow. Bless you.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 523
Thank you deeker, for those thoughts - especially:
"As long as I still look at alcohol/drugs as my friend and secretly believe that one day the good times of drinking and using will return, I will struggle to find stable sobriety."
This has been my problem for a long time. I truly believe I have turned the corner and am ready to live without ever drinking again. In the past it has been so easy to convince myself that I could have a glass of wine with dinner or a few drinks with a friend, etc., etc. It never goes anywhere but back to bingeing, hangover, horrible depression for a week, then another binge.
Hope everyone had a good Tuesday. It's 9:30 pm here and I'm signing up for another beautiful, clear day.
(Maybe someday I will learn how to do the quote thing.)
"As long as I still look at alcohol/drugs as my friend and secretly believe that one day the good times of drinking and using will return, I will struggle to find stable sobriety."
This has been my problem for a long time. I truly believe I have turned the corner and am ready to live without ever drinking again. In the past it has been so easy to convince myself that I could have a glass of wine with dinner or a few drinks with a friend, etc., etc. It never goes anywhere but back to bingeing, hangover, horrible depression for a week, then another binge.
Hope everyone had a good Tuesday. It's 9:30 pm here and I'm signing up for another beautiful, clear day.
(Maybe someday I will learn how to do the quote thing.)
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ohio
Posts: 3,615
11:17 in ohio, i'll have another 24 sober hours please! :-)
day 1 of "crazy workweekapalooza" down, just 7-8 more! :-) cool, that means on the other side of this crazy i'll have 90 days. rock on!
have a lovely, sober next 24 hours everyone!!!
day 1 of "crazy workweekapalooza" down, just 7-8 more! :-) cool, that means on the other side of this crazy i'll have 90 days. rock on!
have a lovely, sober next 24 hours everyone!!!
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 987
Aaaand...sliding in right under the wire! Sober today (my 90th day!!) and off to bed. Much love and big hugs to all of you. Thank you for being here for me, your support is invaluable.
See ya tomorrow for Day 91!!
See ya tomorrow for Day 91!!
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