Someone once asked how to get far in life and accomplish things. Well, one of my friends back home couldn’t have said it any better. Its not a pure “sobriety” or “faith” list but something worth sharing.
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20 Practical Tools For My Sobriety
There are so many “simple” tools that I can do in order to live a drug/alcohol free life. I’ve taken the time to list a few. Over time I will add more.
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7 Keys To My Recovery
1.God 2.Prayer 3.Bible 4.Faith 5.Servanthood 6.Determination 7.Surrender
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10 Scripture Verses I Live By:
I have a list of verses that helps me the most as a recovering alcoholic…
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January24
Wise Words From A Wise Friend.
January22
Sacrifices & Dreams
Dreams do come true….with hard work and dedication. For the last 53 days ive been working non-stop on theOasis. Its been a journey that started with 4 walls of concrete and has been transformed into what someone called yesterday “a true oasis for those of us trying to live life the right way.” It was odd that I cant remember telling anyone of this “dream” yet more than a few mentioned they had heard it before.
January19
It Happens.
Relapse is just something that is part of my life and community. Maybe ive been around it so much that it rarely phases me when someone goes out, in some ways it doesn’t ever shock me. Kinda like a built in boundary that allows me to do what I do without getting depressed. When I was told by the one person im closest to here in California that they had relapsed….I was seriously left speechless for about 10 min. Well didn’t really have a chance to say anything since she kept talking/crying. After the shock wore off all I did was hugged and told her I still loved her just as much then before she told me. More importantly im glad that it was a one time mistake that didn’t end up with her being dead.
January17
Renewed
In the last month, two people that I can honestly say I love…going through things that years ago I would have asked “Why God?” Instead I’ve been asking “What the heck are you trying to teach me God?” I may not like the answer but im being reminded that acceptance of all things is what will bring me peace. The learning experience has been difficult but resting and relying upon God for wisdom and peace is more than enough.
January9
Mentally Stronger
‘Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak, you feel like you wanna just give up.
But you gotta search within you, you gotta find that inner strength
And just pull that sh!t out of you and get that motivation to not give up
And not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wanna just fall flat on your face and collapse.
~Eminem
January5
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
One of the key tenants of sobriety is Gods Will. Trusting in a power greater than ourselves. My will for the last couple of years has been to be in Hawaii. I miss my family, friends and home. Even though my heart yearns to be 2500 miles away, I always knew that California is where I need to be. It hasn’t been easy. For those of you haven’t read all 800 entries here is a quick timeline….
January4
Time For Change
“Your heart needs to heal. Yes, reading the Bible and being in prayer is essential but when was the last time you just rested in God, cried and spent time with Him?” It’s a question my therapist asked me yesterday. I can go months without seeing her but in the last 2 weeks…seen her twice. She knows my deepest secrets, fears and hopes. Considering ive been meeting with her since I was in rehab…yeah, there isn’t much she doesn’t know.
January3
Gratitude
Gratitude….when im in bitch or pity mode its probably because Ive forgotten how truly blessed I am. The top three on my list of reasons to complain? Miss home, heartbroken and…well maybe its only two. Looking at that list compared to things I have to be grateful for makes me realize what an idiot im being.
January1
mind.body.spirit dec 4-10th
One of the things ive been doing on theOasis FB page is providing daily things to help strengthen mind.body.spirit. Here are a couple from when I first started posting.
December30
Taking A Break
When I get a phone call from my sponsor…its usually because I have something I need to work on. For those of you not familiar with the program, that doesn’t happen unless its needed. Well, I got one of those today. When he asked “So what are your plans for your next day off?” and I replied “Sunday!” I was told “Nope, youre taking Sunday AND Monday off. You’ve been going none stop for 30 days. Take a break.”
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