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Since I've heard that our endorphins are released with chocolate, laughter, and exercize...and since we want the natural endorphins released without the help of chemicals, and since I'm starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with this whole day and what's required of me by tomorrow and in the near future.......let me submit another one of my favorite jokes. This one has been around for a few years, but I always forget the details when I try to tell it......So, I'll write it down here fo... Read More
Besides not waking up with my stomach in knots and no longer waiting for the next shoe to drop and being able to work on resentments and self-pity, the re-emergence of humor and laughter in my life was a huge sign that I was actually recovering. I was slowly becoming the person before my use, misuse and abuse, and, as I believe, I am becoming BETTER than the person I once was. Soooooo, let the jokes begin! My brother gave me the fourth edition o... Read More
I received that "recovery-contentment-blessing " at this morning's AA meeting. I think for many years I was searching in churches for the best of what I have found in AA, not only genuine and transparent people who are honest, open, and willing to be available, but a non-judgemental atmospher e where concerns and topics can be shared in a safe environment and each member can choose to add their own experience and wisdom. Sometimes I have found such an... Read More
Rigidity is prevented most of the time as love and compassion mesh us into tolerant human beings. Looking outward with love, offering it freely to our friends and family, makes fluid, flowing, and fertile our existance. Each expression of love engenders more love, keeping tender our ties to one another, encouraging more ties. The more flexible our lives the more easily we'll be attracted to an unexpected opportunity. And flexibil- ity is fostered by a loving... Read More
I was strongly blessed and empowered to be in a healing group today that talked about guilt and shame and the difference between the two---so very healthy in staying away from relapse by healing from the shame (the "I made a mistake" of healthy guilt, as opposed to the "I AM A MISTAKE" of shame...and so many other shame based things we tell ourselves daily and believe....) One of the pieces that a fellow co-worker passes out to the women's group that she leads regarding shame is the s... Read More
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