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Every day brings new struggles which makes me question my sanity and reasoning. What is constant in your life that comforts each of you? Just when I think I know what that is for me, it is not or it becomes the problem.
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Sometimes I realize that even breathing can be shallow or just not appreciated. For instance, I used one of those breathing sperometers [spelled way wrong) to see how well I did. I do not smoke but still did not do very well. But tomorrow I will focus on breathing,
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Everyday for me is like a gradual unraveling of a ball of string, or a peeling back of an onion. Each day I experience or become aware of past experiences or influences that have shaped who I am, most of them largely suppressed and numbed by booze all these years. I am in therapy, go too AA, and post/read here.
With it comes an ample amount of discomfort, but I also am deciphering what changes I need to make to get to where I want to go. The key and top priority are to stay sober of course.
With it comes an ample amount of discomfort, but I also am deciphering what changes I need to make to get to where I want to go. The key and top priority are to stay sober of course.
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I have a religious faith that sustains me...but I also have a faith in myself...I've been sober long enough now to know whatever happens, I'll face it and get through it...maybe not always with grace but I'll endure.
What kind of things have you doubting your reasoning and sanity LoveJoy?
What kind of things have you doubting your reasoning and sanity LoveJoy?
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The thing that comforts me through feelings of doubt, self-pity and regret is my sincere belief in a power greater than us, which is the source of all life. That power is pure love.
I believe that fundamentally all of life is a creative experience and an opportunity to learn, but most of all it is an opportunity to open our hearts to love.
I believe that fundamentally all of life is a creative experience and an opportunity to learn, but most of all it is an opportunity to open our hearts to love.
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Wow! That question got me thinking 
I do have faith in a higher power, not necessarily the traditional 'God'. Just a belief that I am being guided by a power greater than me who is compassionate and kind.
My other constant comfort is that the sun always sets, no matter how bad my day can get I know it will not last forever and if I can get in bed that night sober....that is a comfort for me.
My other comfort is my pet Rainbow lorikeet, she is a loving little clown and so great to come home to each day.
I do have faith in a higher power, not necessarily the traditional 'God'. Just a belief that I am being guided by a power greater than me who is compassionate and kind.
My other constant comfort is that the sun always sets, no matter how bad my day can get I know it will not last forever and if I can get in bed that night sober....that is a comfort for me.
My other comfort is my pet Rainbow lorikeet, she is a loving little clown and so great to come home to each day.
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Originally Posted by LoveJoy 
Every day brings new struggles which makes me question my sanity and reasoning. What is constant in your life that comforts each of you? Just when I think I know what that is for me, it is not or it becomes the problem.
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Originally Posted by LoveJoy
Every day brings new struggles which makes me question my sanity and reasoning. What is constant in your life that comforts each of you? Just when I think I know what that is for me, it is not or it becomes the problem.
For me, God and AA are my absolutes.
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Originally Posted by MissPerfumado
The thing that comforts me through feelings of doubt, self-pity and regret is my sincere belief in a power greater than us, which is the source of all life. That power is pure love.
I believe that fundamentally all of life is a creative experience and an opportunity to learn, but most of all it is an opportunity to open our hearts to love.
I believe that fundamentally all of life is a creative experience and an opportunity to learn, but most of all it is an opportunity to open our hearts to love.
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Originally Posted by LoveJoy
What is constant in your life that comforts each of you?
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Originally Posted by Tovin
I am new to sobriety (Dec 23rd 2016) and this is my first time on this forum or any Internet forum as a matter of fact. Just wanna say that I agree with your point of view because I'm not just looking for sobriety. ..I am looking for a new spiritual way of life. Thank you for putting words to my feelings.
Hope you're feeling better today, Lovejoy...
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This may be wide of the mark as to what you were meaning, but I regularly try ro think of normal daily things which I enjoy and bring me comfort. Most of them are physical,
Having a shower
Drinking tea
Stepping outside for the first time each day
Listening to the radio
Getting into bed at night
....when I start thinking that I am getting no pleasure from life, this helps me- especially that shower.
Having a shower
Drinking tea
Stepping outside for the first time each day
Listening to the radio
Getting into bed at night
....when I start thinking that I am getting no pleasure from life, this helps me- especially that shower.
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