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30 Days Sober! Weeee!
Hey Everyone!
I've been going strong and sober now for 30 days. :) I'm pretty pleased with myself. Especially considering my birthday was spent bar hoping with my sister, and that I've attended several parties with TONS of booze, I've been and have continued to say NO to whatever the yummy alcoholic beverage may be. I really am missing the spiked eggnog... well, the taste anyway.
I even cooked with port the other night. There were a few moments that I wanted to sip a little glass as I was cooking. I didn't cave in. REALLY! Amazing...
So... ahead I charge. I've set a goal of 6 months sobriety, all the while keeping in mind that every day is a victory.
Oh... and I've lost 6lbs
Weee!
I've been going strong and sober now for 30 days. :) I'm pretty pleased with myself. Especially considering my birthday was spent bar hoping with my sister, and that I've attended several parties with TONS of booze, I've been and have continued to say NO to whatever the yummy alcoholic beverage may be. I really am missing the spiked eggnog... well, the taste anyway.
I even cooked with port the other night. There were a few moments that I wanted to sip a little glass as I was cooking. I didn't cave in. REALLY! Amazing...
So... ahead I charge. I've set a goal of 6 months sobriety, all the while keeping in mind that every day is a victory.
Oh... and I've lost 6lbs
Weee!
JFT October 28: Attitudes
October 28
Attitudes
“We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes.”
Basic Text, p. 53
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Ever have a day when everything seems to be working against you? Do you go through periods when you are so busy taking peopleÂ’s inventories you can barely stand yourself? What about when you find yourself snapping at your coworker or loved one for no reason? When we find ourselves in this bleak frame of mind, we need to take action.
At any point in the day, we can set aside a few moments and take a “spot inventory.” We examine how we are reacting to outside situations and other people. When we do, we may find that we are suffering from a plain old “bad attitude.” A negative outlook can hurt our relationship with our Higher Power and the people in our lives. When we are honest with ourselves, we frequently find that the problem lies with us and our attitude.
We have no control over the challenges life gives us. What we can control is how we react to those challenges. At any point in time, we can change our attitude. The only thing that really changes in Narcotics Anonymous is us. The Twelve Steps give us the tools to move out of the problem and into the solution.
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Just for today: Throughout the day, I will check my attitude. I will apply the steps to improve it.
Copyright © 1991-2008 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Attitudes
“We can also use the steps to improve our attitudes.”
Basic Text, p. 53
––––=––––
Ever have a day when everything seems to be working against you? Do you go through periods when you are so busy taking peopleÂ’s inventories you can barely stand yourself? What about when you find yourself snapping at your coworker or loved one for no reason? When we find ourselves in this bleak frame of mind, we need to take action.
At any point in the day, we can set aside a few moments and take a “spot inventory.” We examine how we are reacting to outside situations and other people. When we do, we may find that we are suffering from a plain old “bad attitude.” A negative outlook can hurt our relationship with our Higher Power and the people in our lives. When we are honest with ourselves, we frequently find that the problem lies with us and our attitude.
We have no control over the challenges life gives us. What we can control is how we react to those challenges. At any point in time, we can change our attitude. The only thing that really changes in Narcotics Anonymous is us. The Twelve Steps give us the tools to move out of the problem and into the solution.
––––=––––
Just for today: Throughout the day, I will check my attitude. I will apply the steps to improve it.
Copyright © 1991-2008 by Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Lashing out to make yourself feel better…OT
I read something on another thread that was personally upsetting, not because I care about this particular poster or give any credence to what was said, but I've read similar insults, for lack of a better term, from this person and don't understand why they are so vile and seemingly hateful. I think it's because that used to be me.
Before I got into recovery and got off my high horse, I used to do the same things, this was mostly in high school and in my early twenties. The backhanded compliments, the insults, the degrading remarks, then the tags on the end with the pot stirring comment knowing you're going to p*ss someone off, but waiting for that thrill of hearing what they say back, just so you're sure you got them. This used to make me feel better. For a few moments I could escape the h*ll of my own life by making someone else as miserable as I was, even if it was for just a minute.
I am thankful this is not be anymore, however, I am sad that it exist on this board. I know I can't control someone else's behavior and that I can take what I like and leave the rest, however, I don't understand why someone would come to what should be a respectful, calm and welcoming place and do that. It's sad to me really.
Before I got into recovery and got off my high horse, I used to do the same things, this was mostly in high school and in my early twenties. The backhanded compliments, the insults, the degrading remarks, then the tags on the end with the pot stirring comment knowing you're going to p*ss someone off, but waiting for that thrill of hearing what they say back, just so you're sure you got them. This used to make me feel better. For a few moments I could escape the h*ll of my own life by making someone else as miserable as I was, even if it was for just a minute.
I am thankful this is not be anymore, however, I am sad that it exist on this board. I know I can't control someone else's behavior and that I can take what I like and leave the rest, however, I don't understand why someone would come to what should be a respectful, calm and welcoming place and do that. It's sad to me really.
