Frogs, Scorpions and Right Decisions Weekender Thread 03-06 Nov. 2016
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Congratulations on shotgun Flossieteacake
Great posts Dee and Aellyce, I had heard of the Frog Scorpion parable before but had never related it to myself and my AV. It really is apt
Congratulations on shotgun Flossieteacake
Great posts Dee and Aellyce, I had heard of the Frog Scorpion parable before but had never related it to myself and my AV. It really is apt
Sober solstice, if counting days is causing you trouble just count the only one that matters. Today. Stay sober today. Rinse, repeat. Hang on there.
I went to a meeting this morning and now I'm home. Debating on cleaning. What fun!
Petals, how are you doing today?
I went to a meeting this morning and now I'm home. Debating on cleaning. What fun!
Petals, how are you doing today?
Well, I've had relapses every other day for a month or so now (if that makes any sense). I've finally pushed through that 3rd day, and am on 4. I don't like counting days much, but that number 4 is a benchmark hurdle for me.
I haven't touched a drink so far in November.
I haven't touched a drink so far in November.
I'm having one of those days where people are getting to me. I was at a face to face meeting, shared and someone came up to me afterwards and said that my "pink cloud wouldn't last". Not going to lie, I wanted to punch that person considering they'd never met me before. I'm in a place today, at this moment, where I'm proud of what I have achieved, that I'm looking for a new job, that my house is clean, that my antidepressants are finally stabalising me again after messing them up with alcohol for so long, and that I managed to cook dinner last night without burning myself for the first time in about a fortnight.
I just needed to vent. I know resentments aren't good but man, that one got to me!
I just needed to vent. I know resentments aren't good but man, that one got to me!
Yogini, stop and think about this. What on earth would make a person walk up to you and say something that's so negative? You are happy and living life. This moment, and where you are right now is good, very good. So, their need to come to you and say what they did is a complete reflection on them and has nothing to do with you.
I actually feel sorry for them that they're so unhappy with their own life they have to try to dampen someone's spirits like that.
Revel in the goodness that you've found and give the feeling of resentment away. Don't let it waste another moment of your time.
I actually feel sorry for them that they're so unhappy with their own life they have to try to dampen someone's spirits like that.
Revel in the goodness that you've found and give the feeling of resentment away. Don't let it waste another moment of your time.
Welcome to Weekenders Pattik57
Congratulations on 5 months Midwest, fantastic news!
Yogini, I agree with LadyBlue, that negative person obviously has issues of his own
Well done for keeping on top of your tasks Gilmer
My lower back is giving me pain again, I seem too be getting back pain 3 days out of every 30. I have so far put of going to my doctor in case I ever have to make an insurance claim, they will say I have had treatment or something and claim I have a preexisting condition
Congratulations on 5 months Midwest, fantastic news!
Yogini, I agree with LadyBlue, that negative person obviously has issues of his own
Well done for keeping on top of your tasks Gilmer
My lower back is giving me pain again, I seem too be getting back pain 3 days out of every 30. I have so far put of going to my doctor in case I ever have to make an insurance claim, they will say I have had treatment or something and claim I have a preexisting condition
Dee and Aellyce - wonderful stories.
Up last night watching a wonderful last game of the world series. So happy to have been watching it sober.
Had I been drinking I wouldn't have been able to remember all of it and I would have felt horrible today.
Felt good!
Up last night watching a wonderful last game of the world series. So happy to have been watching it sober.
Had I been drinking I wouldn't have been able to remember all of it and I would have felt horrible today.
Felt good!
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Originally Posted by yogini
said that my "pink cloud wouldn't last".
Love the parable/analogy, Dee. I'm an analogy nerd. Love that kind of stuff.
I enjoy reading you weekenders. I've started mine early, as I'm paying hooky tomorrow.
Yogini1603-
I agree with Ladyblue and saoutchik - that person has some issues of their own. Hearing about you cleaning and pulling other stuff together inspires me. No kidding. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with Ladyblue and saoutchik - that person has some issues of their own. Hearing about you cleaning and pulling other stuff together inspires me. No kidding. Thanks for sharing.
Yogini, they're right, it's not about you. You're doing great- enjoy it. Hopefully you can shrug it off, and I understand how aggravating that is.
Sorry about your back Saou.
I am not doing well at all. I just seem to be a rotating cycle of unfortunate circumstances followed by terrible sickness. Very much depleting the last of my reserves. Not going to drink. I just want to lay down and not move. Blah.
I did read this today which gave me a bit of a boost, it's from "God Calling" by A.J. Russell. He actually did the publication of this book for two women who wished to remain anonymous and only known as "Two Listeners".
"November 3
Unlimited Supply
Unlimited supply, that is My Law. Oh! the unlimited supply and oh! the poor, blocked channels! Will you feel this, that there is no limit to My Power?
But man asks, and blasphemes in asking, such poor mean things. Do you not see how you wrong Me? I desire to give you a gift, and if you are content with the poor, and the mean, and the sordid, then you are insulting Me, the Giver.
"Ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you." How I can fulfill the promise is My Work, not yours, to consider.... Have a big Faith, and expect big things, and you will get big things."
https://twolisteners.org/
I take comfort in the words in this book, even if I am not much of a religious person. I often pick up this book and either flip to a message that has some meaning to me or the message of the day does.
Anyhow, I guess I need to stop wah-wahing about how bad I feel and work on my gratitude
Sorry about your back Saou.
I am not doing well at all. I just seem to be a rotating cycle of unfortunate circumstances followed by terrible sickness. Very much depleting the last of my reserves. Not going to drink. I just want to lay down and not move. Blah.
I did read this today which gave me a bit of a boost, it's from "God Calling" by A.J. Russell. He actually did the publication of this book for two women who wished to remain anonymous and only known as "Two Listeners".
"November 3
Unlimited Supply
Unlimited supply, that is My Law. Oh! the unlimited supply and oh! the poor, blocked channels! Will you feel this, that there is no limit to My Power?
But man asks, and blasphemes in asking, such poor mean things. Do you not see how you wrong Me? I desire to give you a gift, and if you are content with the poor, and the mean, and the sordid, then you are insulting Me, the Giver.
"Ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you." How I can fulfill the promise is My Work, not yours, to consider.... Have a big Faith, and expect big things, and you will get big things."
https://twolisteners.org/
I take comfort in the words in this book, even if I am not much of a religious person. I often pick up this book and either flip to a message that has some meaning to me or the message of the day does.
Anyhow, I guess I need to stop wah-wahing about how bad I feel and work on my gratitude
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First of all, Dee, anybody who criticizes you should be flogged!
(That's mostly hyperbole, U75! )
This hit me today, Del. I just saw a molehill of a dispute between friends of mine conflagrate into a volcano in a matter of hours, and it looks like the rupture may be permanent.
The world is so big and deep and expansive. We need to take the long view of things instead of being derailed by the "tyranny of the urgent" (not my phrase, unfortunately).
(That's mostly hyperbole, U75! )
Originally Posted by Delizadee
Unlimited supply, that is My Law. Oh! the unlimited supply and oh! the poor, blocked channels! Will you feel this, that there is no limit to My Power?
But man asks, and blasphemes in asking, such poor mean things. Do you not see how you wrong Me? I desire to give you a gift, and if you are content with the poor, and the mean, and the sordid, then you are insulting Me, the Giver.
"Ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you." How I can fulfill the promise is My Work, not yours, to consider.... Have a big Faith, and expect big things, and you will get big things."
But man asks, and blasphemes in asking, such poor mean things. Do you not see how you wrong Me? I desire to give you a gift, and if you are content with the poor, and the mean, and the sordid, then you are insulting Me, the Giver.
"Ask what ye will and it shall be done unto you." How I can fulfill the promise is My Work, not yours, to consider.... Have a big Faith, and expect big things, and you will get big things."
The world is so big and deep and expansive. We need to take the long view of things instead of being derailed by the "tyranny of the urgent" (not my phrase, unfortunately).
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