I taking a moment to look at the life story Ive created for myself on an ongoing basis. When I am feeling peaceful about the past, this gives me self-confidence and trust in in my ability to handle whatever comes my way. I feel Higher Powered. Im looking at circumstances through the 12 Step framework, and this attitude serves me well. On the other hand, when i begin to isolate, the disease gradullally begins to take over my thinking and that in turn affects my feelings. I begin to retain a lot of guilt or resentment and often feel weighed down by life. I want to start telling myself a new version of past and present events. No matter who the characters are in my story or what they have done, Im the only one who can give their actions meanings. Basically, Im the only one who can define what role I will play in my own life. This is the partnership betweeen me, God, Fellowship, famiky, friends, associates and significants. By taking responsibility for my story, Im able to learn and grow, forgive and find compassion, and most importantly, move on into a brighter future. Thanks for letting me share!

-- Edited by Raman on Friday 27th of July 2012 01:42:00 AM