I have to practices principles before personalities! Easier said than done some times I just have to remain in gratitude in order to practice that: knowing how many died or relapsed b4 me so I could have a seat. We are ALL MIRACLES IN PROGRESS, the odds are against us. So when I see Gramps (mike) and Dean and Raman post and realize how many seats have emptied so they could continue on I am grateful to be a part of something so great; after all "it's hard to be hateful when you are grateful"
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Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. Og Mandino
That's awesome! When I start getting into the " Stinkin' Thinkin'" I look around and I see a hundred things to be greatful for-my recovery and waking up clean- then I get out of myself and God kind of gives me a reality check!
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"...To weather the storms of tomorrow, you've got to have strength today."
Went into a liquor store today to get some smokes, guy at the counter had a pint of cheap whiskey and a big ol chaser beer. I looked at his face and saw alcoholism all over it, red and puffy , glazed over eyes, I think i could even smell alcohol coming from his pores.
I got real greatful right then , he was just about my age my second thought was I'm no damn better i'm still an alcoholic and a bender is right around the corner if I am not careful.
I have been in and outta 12 step groups since I was 15 as I near 36 they are the only "rules" I know to live by. Still not perfect but good to know I am doing something right thanx Raman
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Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. Og Mandino
