I have been thinking and doing this myself - whenever stuck in my head or with people, places or things - I have to revert to something higher than me - Not only do I go to my HP but I have to really convince myself their is a Higher Self within me - (which is my HP) but sometimes I have to get on mind level (rational thought) and think my way thru - on a greater level - see sometimes the prayer and meditation and seeking spiritual guidance doesn't hit me to do these things - When I'm really in my stuff - So I have to get into rational thought - What would I truly tell myself or another - If I am honest I will tell the truth and truth always comes in the form of solution based.. Strong Suggestion - alot of stuff is going on with folks - but if you truly seek solutions - Look for the truth within yourself - Sometimes we like to spread the "mess" instead of the "message" If you looking for "recovery" then you have to stay in the solution or seek to find the truth within oneself. If you are seeking chaos - then you will continue to seek - "Lies, confusions, misinformation and that always led to darkness. And possible to "pick up" or just plain "crazy" and "miserable" - Recovery is about "Solution Seekers" we are fighting for our lives and we would love that each plays a part at helping, encouraging others. I truly hope this helps keep our focus on whats important..
my drama is what I assume brought this for that am sorry if you were to ask ok say my preacher how honest Iwas with self and others he'd tell you brutally I agree caios is not the best for and one in recovery I am not lying nor am I delusional I have to keep the legal stuff quiet or plea the fith due to out of court agreements if y;lu want to adress me feel free to email me I have been here 5 years yes when you look at my profile it won't say that IO ahve been kicked off the forum on occasion always came back under another name but the ppl here they know me and this is more than family to me the thing that really sux is I think I am going to have to leave MIP but without it Iwouldn't know what to do
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Manon - It truly isn't about you - This is only my experience - has no reflection what you may or may not be going thru - I was just using the forum to express - I have no say so on your experience - This is ONLY what I have been thinking about me..Thank you though
Beautiful Terry! I agree ,if we don't stay in the solution our focus of what we are doing here,there or anywhere will seem meaningless.Now mind you,this is my stuff.I must work each day to stay God centered and focused on continued recovery through the grace of God.Along with honesty ,openmindedness,willingness,we also learn patience,tolerence and humility etc.For me ,when veering from that objective I set myself up for more pain then I care to endure.We are all at various stages of illness,recovery,serenity and peace with ourselves and others.I am also here as one trying to help another in our daily journeys of recovery.We relate in different ways but Im hoping it is always in a loving ,caring and encouraging manner..I want to love others as my God loves me,each day I set out to move toward that goal.....
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Thank you for this beautiful message of recovery Terry. I especially like where you talk about the "higher self" within you that is your Higher Power. I always knew there was a higher self within me, though tapping into that part rather than the sick addict is challenging much of the time. I never realized that that higher self, is really my higher power expressing Himself in me, and even through me. Much here for meditation practice. Great stuff here girl, thanks again.
Hmmmmm, someone once said " we dont need trouble makers but trouble-shooters".
That old-timer who said that in a service conference gave me a powerful message; these days it's all abut looking inward and looking for the source of dis-turbance there !
Sometimes i can get very self centered and think that people can read my thoughts or that Im the centre of their negative attention.
This reading in the 5th Step of It-Works clears the air by stating that humility is the beggining of getting ut of those negative situations.
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sometimes i can get very self centered and think that people can read my thoughts or that Im the centre of their negative attention.
This reading in the 5th Step of It-Works clears the air by stating that humility is the beggining of getting ut of those negative situations.
Thanks for sharing that Raman, I don't know how, but whenever you look inward and share what you found, I could relate a lot with it, as if it's exactly what I go through from time to time, thank you so much for being here and sharing so honestly. Big Hugs!
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"If we do an honest examination of exactly what we are giving, we are better able to evaluate the results we are getting."Chapter 10 - Emotional Pain - NA Way of Life.
you must remember,, you have always been a strong inspiration in my recovery,, your honest and sinciere sharings and service has always left me feeling good I have you in my recovery !!!
There was times when pals used to say to me "Raman,, with a friend like you,, who needs enemies !!!"...
Thank God today Im able to have friends like you to whom I can honestly say ""With a friend like you,, I have nothing to fear ".
Stay Blessed my dear friend,,, I need you in my recovery...
Big hugs to you too,,,
-- Edited by Raman on Saturday 19th of June 2010 02:43:42 PM
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