TOPIC: What Tools Do You Use In Recovery? Books, Tapes, Prayer, Sayings?
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
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TOPIC: What Tools Do You Use In Recovery? Books, Tapes, Prayer, Sayings?
Hi my name is Sharon and Im an Alcoholic.
By the Grace of my HP and people like you
here in SR I havent had a drink of
alcohol since 8-11-90.
For that and you I am truely
grateful.
When we get sober we are handed
tools to use in our recovery program.
A Big Book, 12 & 12 Step Book, Daily
Reflections Book, 24 Hours a Day Book,
AA liturature, NA liturature, Recovery
Tapes, Speaker Tapes, Convention
Tapes, Ur own Personal Bible, Prayer
Book....what else?
I was handed my Big Blue AA Book
when i entered Rehab back in Aug. 90.
They also gave me a work book to help
me with my Steps and a Daily Reflection
Book and my 12 X 12 Step Book. Oh
an my little black 24 Hour Book.
I use to bring my AA book to Big
Book Studies to underline and mark
off important things to remember....
then id take my BB to my meetings
so when others quoted from it I could
make a mark to remember it....
Our books are meant to be use, studied,
carried with us....Everything in that
Book just like the Bible is the truth
and guidance to live life accordingly
and stay clean and sober....its a
guideline to living a way of life.
Look at the "oldtimers" books next time
and see the wear and tear on them....
They surely arent sitting on a self somewheres
right?
What and where r ur tools for recovery?
Thanks for letting me share.
By the Grace of my HP and people like you
here in SR I havent had a drink of
alcohol since 8-11-90.
For that and you I am truely
grateful.
When we get sober we are handed
tools to use in our recovery program.
A Big Book, 12 & 12 Step Book, Daily
Reflections Book, 24 Hours a Day Book,
AA liturature, NA liturature, Recovery
Tapes, Speaker Tapes, Convention
Tapes, Ur own Personal Bible, Prayer
Book....what else?
I was handed my Big Blue AA Book
when i entered Rehab back in Aug. 90.
They also gave me a work book to help
me with my Steps and a Daily Reflection
Book and my 12 X 12 Step Book. Oh
an my little black 24 Hour Book.
I use to bring my AA book to Big
Book Studies to underline and mark
off important things to remember....
then id take my BB to my meetings
so when others quoted from it I could
make a mark to remember it....
Our books are meant to be use, studied,
carried with us....Everything in that
Book just like the Bible is the truth
and guidance to live life accordingly
and stay clean and sober....its a
guideline to living a way of life.
Look at the "oldtimers" books next time
and see the wear and tear on them....
They surely arent sitting on a self somewheres
right?
What and where r ur tools for recovery?
Thanks for letting me share.
Don't get undies in a bunch
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: South Shore MA
Posts: 7,120
People and service work.
Helping others always seems to give me back much more then I give others.
Just your asking questions gets me thinking and by me answering I grow and hope that what I share helps you grow as well.
Thank you Sharon
Helping others always seems to give me back much more then I give others.
Just your asking questions gets me thinking and by me answering I grow and hope that what I share helps you grow as well.
Thank you Sharon
~Author of My Life~
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't....
Posts: 4,796
Soberrecovery
An attitude of gratitude
Diet & Exercise
Reading books about successful people
Reading books about spirituality
Always willing to learn
Reaching out to help & encourage others
Cognitive behavioral therapy(self-help book activities)
Living every day in AWE of nature and LIFE in general
Writing a daily thought journal
Planning out short term, medium term and long term goals
Lowering expectations of others and practicing tolerance
Quotes help me ALOT. I LOVE the two in my sig line
seeing myself as whole and well(visualization)
I believe that what I fight FOR strengthens me, what I fight against, weakens me. I don't always succeed at this, but really work at it.
All these things, and others have really turned my life experience around. I am SOOOO in LOVE with LIFE. No mattre how much pain or heartache, being alive ROCKS!
An attitude of gratitude
Diet & Exercise
Reading books about successful people
Reading books about spirituality
Always willing to learn
Reaching out to help & encourage others
Cognitive behavioral therapy(self-help book activities)
Living every day in AWE of nature and LIFE in general
Writing a daily thought journal
Planning out short term, medium term and long term goals
Lowering expectations of others and practicing tolerance
Quotes help me ALOT. I LOVE the two in my sig line
seeing myself as whole and well(visualization)
I believe that what I fight FOR strengthens me, what I fight against, weakens me. I don't always succeed at this, but really work at it.
All these things, and others have really turned my life experience around. I am SOOOO in LOVE with LIFE. No mattre how much pain or heartache, being alive ROCKS!
Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: anomaly
Posts: 2,180
Service work..it kept me plug in the program becuase half the time
i don't wanna go..but i had to give people rides everyday.
The 12&12, A bunch of BB the hardpack and the softpack...lol
The daily meditation..well, i had all kinds of booze and dope when i was using.
The NA basic, It works how and why...all torn up and falling apart.
my codi book, "LOVE is a CHIOCE" all worn out too...
A bonch of note pad and pens... i never knew when my sponsor
is going to tell me to make another list I've never heard of..
All kinds of literature and schdule..i use to be a SSR or the GOpher.
Wooo hooo....I held the highest posistion for the fellowship in my area..
go for this...go for that..go for any lenght for my recovery.
Talk about carrying the the words or message of recovery...lol
I nevered smuggle drugs..but just incase i decide too...lmao
I keep my recovery stuff a backpack like the one I had when i was going to school.
I take it everywhere I go..my recovery pack...lol
My gf has all kinds of recovery tapes of old farts..lmao
I also read the "power of the NOW."
The course of miracle...another blue book or basic text..lol
The rythem of life
The velveteen principle....it's about a wabbit.lol
"What to do ..when you don't know what to do.."
I felt like that oneday..and the book kind da just jump out at me..
The Dreamgiver...it's about Ordinary...lol
I used to have a pure silver a necklace with a little NA symbol
on it..it hung over my heart..it got all worn out..becuase i never took
off. i wore it for over ten years. it got repaired a couple of times...
but it broke oneday..somewhere..I lost it..
A couple of weeks later..i freaken relaped..lol
My mom gave me a pure gold chain to replace it, after I got better..thou.
it wasn't about the money...it was, she trust me again.
oh..yeah, I have a book call
" don't sweat the small stuff....it's all small stuff"...great book.
A quick remainder...
and i like those " the meaning of life"..those picture books with
animals in them..it makes me laugh and there's so much wisdom in it.
i don't wanna go..but i had to give people rides everyday.
The 12&12, A bunch of BB the hardpack and the softpack...lol
The daily meditation..well, i had all kinds of booze and dope when i was using.
The NA basic, It works how and why...all torn up and falling apart.
my codi book, "LOVE is a CHIOCE" all worn out too...
A bonch of note pad and pens... i never knew when my sponsor
is going to tell me to make another list I've never heard of..
All kinds of literature and schdule..i use to be a SSR or the GOpher.
Wooo hooo....I held the highest posistion for the fellowship in my area..
go for this...go for that..go for any lenght for my recovery.
Talk about carrying the the words or message of recovery...lol
I nevered smuggle drugs..but just incase i decide too...lmao
I keep my recovery stuff a backpack like the one I had when i was going to school.
I take it everywhere I go..my recovery pack...lol
My gf has all kinds of recovery tapes of old farts..lmao
I also read the "power of the NOW."
The course of miracle...another blue book or basic text..lol
The rythem of life
The velveteen principle....it's about a wabbit.lol
"What to do ..when you don't know what to do.."
I felt like that oneday..and the book kind da just jump out at me..
The Dreamgiver...it's about Ordinary...lol
I used to have a pure silver a necklace with a little NA symbol
on it..it hung over my heart..it got all worn out..becuase i never took
off. i wore it for over ten years. it got repaired a couple of times...
but it broke oneday..somewhere..I lost it..
A couple of weeks later..i freaken relaped..lol
My mom gave me a pure gold chain to replace it, after I got better..thou.
it wasn't about the money...it was, she trust me again.
oh..yeah, I have a book call
" don't sweat the small stuff....it's all small stuff"...great book.
A quick remainder...
and i like those " the meaning of life"..those picture books with
animals in them..it makes me laugh and there's so much wisdom in it.
believer
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,411
Bible,a lot of deep thinking and mostly trying to realize who i am now..because i believe we are not the same after addiction..we have changed, we are more wise and we need to learn how that fits in our new selves.... exercise and healthy eating and constant praying, not a specific prayer, but asking questions to God and talking directly to the main source!
p.s: i do like to help others..but i am in a phase of my life where i got to a point where i was helping others and not helping me, so now what i do is basically help myself to see the light and discover what i am on this land for,live my youth and yes help people when i know they deserve or for some other reason i am supposed to help them.but if there's a lesson i've learned is that the first thing is to take care of me not in a selfish way, but a self loving way...and then share my experiences and learning time, but knowing i have to protect myself first....it's a hard thing...but recovery for me is learning that i am in first place....for myself...as for any individual should do that for himself!
thanks Sharon for another great post!
p.s: i do like to help others..but i am in a phase of my life where i got to a point where i was helping others and not helping me, so now what i do is basically help myself to see the light and discover what i am on this land for,live my youth and yes help people when i know they deserve or for some other reason i am supposed to help them.but if there's a lesson i've learned is that the first thing is to take care of me not in a selfish way, but a self loving way...and then share my experiences and learning time, but knowing i have to protect myself first....it's a hard thing...but recovery for me is learning that i am in first place....for myself...as for any individual should do that for himself!
thanks Sharon for another great post!
Late stage optimist
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 306
Hello, Sharon: I see you have a birthday coming up here in a few months. I celebrated 13 years sobriety (not just abstinence) in April.
For me, it is meetings, some service work, working with other alc./addicts, 12x12 book, 24 Hours a Day book, and several spiritual daily reading books that are outside the 12 Step Program for maintenance of my spiritual condition, which is the central support area for my recovery now. I also am active in my church (a blessing as a result of being in the 12 Step Program and gaining a renewed enthusiasm for getting closer to God). I am a member of the Prayer Chain for church. I pray daily for around 28 people (some from AA meetings or elsewhere, most from church), which has really got me outside of myself and into God.
I believe the daily maintenance of my spiritual condition has to be constant throughout the day, so I talk to God constantly. I also study the Bible on my own and with a Bible study group that meets every Thursday night. It is a tight knit group, we really like being around each other.
Physical fitness and diet is also very important to me; it was before I got sober too. Regular cardiovascular and resistance exercise is important for many reasons, but in general it puts my mind in a much better and more positive condition, and it helps get rid of ACH and cortisol. It is more important now that I am sober.
I quit smoking about 12 years ago, that really helped too (I used the 12 Steps to help me quit).
For me, it is meetings, some service work, working with other alc./addicts, 12x12 book, 24 Hours a Day book, and several spiritual daily reading books that are outside the 12 Step Program for maintenance of my spiritual condition, which is the central support area for my recovery now. I also am active in my church (a blessing as a result of being in the 12 Step Program and gaining a renewed enthusiasm for getting closer to God). I am a member of the Prayer Chain for church. I pray daily for around 28 people (some from AA meetings or elsewhere, most from church), which has really got me outside of myself and into God.
I believe the daily maintenance of my spiritual condition has to be constant throughout the day, so I talk to God constantly. I also study the Bible on my own and with a Bible study group that meets every Thursday night. It is a tight knit group, we really like being around each other.
Physical fitness and diet is also very important to me; it was before I got sober too. Regular cardiovascular and resistance exercise is important for many reasons, but in general it puts my mind in a much better and more positive condition, and it helps get rid of ACH and cortisol. It is more important now that I am sober.
I quit smoking about 12 years ago, that really helped too (I used the 12 Steps to help me quit).
Jujubee Queen
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
Posts: 3,582
Oh gosh,
I use alot of stuff...
Codependent No More Melody Beattie
Journey of The Heart Melody Beattie
Beyond Codependency Melody Beattie
The Language of Letting go Melody Beattie
The Seat of The Soul Gary Zukav
Alanon...One Day At A Time
Courage to Change
Hope For Today
Faith In The Valley by Iyanla Vanzant
Emotional Freedom Therapy
Meetings, meetings, meetings
Addictions and spiritual Transformation by Richard Clark
Keep Coming Back by Hazelton (Humor and Wisdom)
Daily meditation
Talking to my H.P.
Prayer
Affirmations
Spreading the wonderful word of recovery
And other stuff....!
I use alot of stuff...
Codependent No More Melody Beattie
Journey of The Heart Melody Beattie
Beyond Codependency Melody Beattie
The Language of Letting go Melody Beattie
The Seat of The Soul Gary Zukav
Alanon...One Day At A Time
Courage to Change
Hope For Today
Faith In The Valley by Iyanla Vanzant
Emotional Freedom Therapy
Meetings, meetings, meetings
Addictions and spiritual Transformation by Richard Clark
Keep Coming Back by Hazelton (Humor and Wisdom)
Daily meditation
Talking to my H.P.
Prayer
Affirmations
Spreading the wonderful word of recovery
And other stuff....!
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
ROCK on Sat...lol I too have to add music as
a part of my daily routine.....
When i come here i share from my heart. I
share the knowlesge and wisdome Ive collected
over the years as the result of maintanence
in my daily recovery.
I dont come here hoping many will reply to my
post or threads...however it does delight me
to see new members jump in and share their
own thoughts.....
If i share something...anything that can help
at least one person out there then ive done
my job....
I may not ever know this...I only can hope
i do.....maybe i am if im still sober today.
You too.
a part of my daily routine.....
When i come here i share from my heart. I
share the knowlesge and wisdome Ive collected
over the years as the result of maintanence
in my daily recovery.
I dont come here hoping many will reply to my
post or threads...however it does delight me
to see new members jump in and share their
own thoughts.....
If i share something...anything that can help
at least one person out there then ive done
my job....
I may not ever know this...I only can hope
i do.....maybe i am if im still sober today.
You too.
Member
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 1,539
besides the AA lit:
A Mind Powered Disease
Love Is Letting Go of Fear
awesome books.........oh, and would be remiss if I didn't say, even tho' I've read the 12 X 12 numerous times, I have come to learn in recent months just how incredible that book really is.
NO doubt in my mind God was working thru Bill at the time!!!
A Mind Powered Disease
Love Is Letting Go of Fear
awesome books.........oh, and would be remiss if I didn't say, even tho' I've read the 12 X 12 numerous times, I have come to learn in recent months just how incredible that book really is.
NO doubt in my mind God was working thru Bill at the time!!!
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