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I love you all and thank you for being here. Because of bad weather, I have missed a couple of my f2f meetings, and b/c of other distractions, I haven't been able to visit here. As a result, I found myself slipping back into some of my distorted thinking. How easy it is to slip back into old habits. I reminded myself today that I cannot let this happen.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference.
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Look for the rainbow after the storm, and I'm sending you a double dose of HOPE. H-hold O-on P-pain E-ends
This happens to me too, its as if my distorted thinking is just around the corner, my default thinking and unless I work on it, it returns. Thank you for the reminder, im glad your getting back on track, its a lifetime program I think.x
Love your avatar! Is it a photo you took? Glad you're back on task. Good you are aware of the difference between you working the program and not working the program. That awareness is such a help, isn't it?
Relapse for me is a given...When I am Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired; Resentful, Self Centered and the like...a relapse is standing right behind me. I practice awareness a lot...the inventory questions...and still at times get had. That is only one reason why the disease is described as cunning, powerful and baffling. It is a blessing to know what to do with it and after it when it happens. God, Sponsor, Meetings, Literature, Fellowship and of course Meditation and Prayer. Great Post....(((((hugs)))))
Hey grateful2be. I found this double rainbow on line, but I have seen one. It was so beautiful. I kind of look at a double rainbow as a double helping of hope. Just kind of makes me feel good inside.
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Look for the rainbow after the storm, and I'm sending you a double dose of HOPE. H-hold O-on P-pain E-ends
The photograph is so clear - almost appears to be in real time. I've seen a double rainbow once in my lifetime and it was such a surprise. I can see how the meaning you have given this double rainbow can make you feel good inside. Thanks for sharing it with us.
" ...and so are you.