June-10 topics

Jun 10, 2024
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June-10 topics

This is my Tradition 5/7, step 12

Pancake Marathon

As to come to the point in my life when all I see is life as this moment, can seem to miss lead me to thinking that I have to rush to the next moment to get things done and that some how I will only be ready when i get to that moment, I miss the point of it all, that if at this moment, I’m filled with more pain then the the Solution at hand then what is there to be; for there is pain yes and yet is there the solution when only I am focusing on the pain? for this is what I ask myself in recovery, what is the point in life if there is no solution to gain when all I am doing is focusing on the pain, if in and of itself to focus on the pain can only bring the solution after I let go of the pain then is a truly a Moment of clarity when all I do is focus on the pain or as to Simply say that one focusing on the solution I find the game to a Moment of clarity; it's a miss that I know not to rush past what needs to be done today in this moment so that I can be productive and effective in ways of carrying a message. this message be it at moments when I have no other means other than being self-seeking, is what is the message of that recovery Fellowship that I feel most at home with, upon them once I do have the clarity I'm able to attract with the help of that Fellowship group where I am able to relate Within; to then what brings me to the point of being able to care that message in a way to not place personality before principles. if I do realize that there are moments when personality can be a detriment to us all and the only way that we all can come together to find Unity is the principles that we stand on, or if you don't stand for something we fall for anything; being that simple last statement “ that if we don't stand for something we fall for,” as simply said if I'm in a moment of self-seeking then I'm not standing for anything and once I become able to recognize and reflect on my part, I then can manifest a life where everyone can walk away happy: we're ultimately I know that that is what I have done kept my peace of mind and so all else can find Serenity insanity ultimately giving me the strength to give me this ability because I have a string to have a piece of mind and keep mine with hope and vigilance to Being Earnest Within having a piece of mind, for the For the experience upon itself has led me away from my peace of mind leading me down on path of pain and me becoming misery and only one company because I'm miserable. As to know that magnanimous nature a humility, helping me transcend what is in front of me to a point of being able to have Clarity upon serenity, A Grace there's only Branch to those that work on themselves and I know those in recovery, may not be Saints in every moment and act accordingly as such and yet it's about making progress yes always a long spiritual lines and yet seemingly what is the point in life other than to reflect upon where we were today and seen where we want to go by manifesting a life a humility, Grace, to what is ultimately a piece of mind commonly known in recovery of serenity: of what is in alignment with our highest of what we truly are: What is love.

You may think that there are a thousand different things being done in recovery, really there's just a thousand different ways of saying a few simple things.

acronyms and SLOGANS: Organized by Pancake Marathon

Fine is what I was and now I can see that push i needed was to just Let go and let God, it was that push that let me see that Recovery is a journey ...not a destination being that Misery is optional; as to let It Begin With Me; Nothing changes if nothing changes so Just for Today the gift that I have is because of the wisdom of being able to love that I can stop going nuts and even if I seemingly fail, I can kiss and fear the past if only I give myself the time to think or I will detach from god.

Acronyms

FINE: F***ed up, Insecure, Neurotic, & Emotional
PUSH: Pray Until Something Happens
GIFT: God Is Forever There
WISDOM: When In Self, Discover Our Motives
LOVE: Let Others Voluntarily Evolve
FAIL: First attempt in learning
KISS: keep it simply simple
FEAR: Face Everything And Rise
Past: problems availing Solutions today
TIME: This I Must Experience
THINK: is it...? Thoughtful Honest Intelligent Necessary Kind
DETACH: Don't Even Think About Changing Him/Her
GOD: Good Orderly Direction

Slogans

Let go and let God
Recovery is a journey ...not a destination
Misery is optional
Let It Begin With Me
Nothing changes if nothing changes
Just for Today

Principles

Step 3: letting go to come back to Sanity.

Slogans are wisdom written in shorthand and Acronyms are just the sum/the Virtues, of all that wisdom: WISDOM: When In Self, Discover Our Motives

Slogans (underlined ) blog page Acronyms (bold) blog page Principles (italic): A.A. files

Step 12/to give where credit is due I got all of these readings from "recovery HQ" _ but I put them in a Living life on life's terms and to Better care of the message and you can actually find all of them in Daily Readings and Inspirations

Spiritual principle a day:We Show Respect, Rather Than Seek It

Page 167

"Practicing this principle doesn't necessarily mean that others respect us; it means we offer others the respect we wish for ourselves, and that we respect ourselves enough to walk in dignity and quiet strength."

Guiding Principles, Tradition Eleven, "Spiritual Principles"

Tradition Eleven--which seems to be about public relations but can be applied to other aspects of recovery--reminds us that the message of NA is what's most important, not the messenger. Respect and anonymity are the keys to deciphering the difference between "attraction" and "promotion." An opportunity to share NA's message of hope outside the rooms of Narcotics Anonymous is a privilege for any member and a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Whether it's a public relations activity like speaking to a group of medical professionals, being part of an H&I panel, or helping to explain NA to the family of a sponsee who's just relapsed, we must avoid our impulse to make the message about us instead of NA. Rather than seeking respect for ourselves, we show our respect for the program--and for our listeners--by sharing the NA basics or the impact the program has on our lives, while being real about what NA is and what it's not.

The same can be said for what happens inside the rooms. We keep it real whether we're talking one-on-one with a new member, speaking at a meeting (whether small and intimate, or large and spirited), or representing our region at the World Service Conference. These are moments when our recovery is best served by the clarity of our message and the integrity of our role, not by seeking attention or validation. There's no need to make inflated claims about our lives in recovery. And look, if we're sharing at a huge convention, we will get attention and very likely validation! That's part of the deal. Speaking with genuine humility and gratitude shows respect for NA and preserves our self-respect, too.

Yes, that's the bottom line right there: We show respect, rather than seek it. With that as our goal, we can walk with dignity. Keeping our self-promotion in check and leading with attraction enhances our self-respect.

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Whether it's public relations, addict relations, or my relationship with myself, today I will strive to show respect rather than to seek it.

Keep It Simple:

Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.---Clementine Pappleford
At meetings, we meet people who have what we want. Our old way is to think these people are better or luckier than us. Our old way is to wish we were like them. But our program tells us how to work to change, not just wish for it. There is a big difference!
There are many ways to work for recovery. We practice the Steps. We attend meetings, and we help out at meetings. We welcome new members. We call our sponsor often. And we sponsor others when we're ready. It takes more than a wishbone. It takes courage and hard work, with the help of our Higher Power.
Prayer for the Day: Higher Power, help me know that wishing is lost energy. I must work at recovery. As I do today's work, guide me.
Action for the Day: Today, I'll do an extra bit of work on my recovery. I'll call a group member. I'll read. I'll spend extra time in prayer and meditation.

NA Just For Today: Changing Motives

"When we finally get our own selfish motives out of the way, we begin to find a peace that we never imagined possible." Basic Text, p. 44
As we examine our beliefs, our actions, and our motives in recovery, we'll find that sometimes we do things for the wrong reasons. In our early recovery, we may have spent a great deal of money and time on people, wanting only for them to like us. Later on, we may find that we still spend money on people, but our motives have changed. We do it because we like them. Or perhaps we used to get romantically involved because we felt hollow inside and were seeking fulfillment through another person. Now our reasons for romantic involvement are based in a desire to share our already rewarding lives with an equal partner. Maybe we used to work the steps because we were afraid we'd relapse if we didn't. Today we work the steps because we want to grow spiritually.
We have a new purpose in life today, and our changing motives reflect that. We have so much more to offer than our neediness and insecurities. We have developed a wholesomeness of spirit and a peace of mind that moves our recovery into a new realm. We extend our love and share our recovery with complete generosity, and the difference we make is the legacy we leave to those who have yet to join us.
Just for today: In recovery, my motives have changed. I want to do things for the right reason, not just for my personal benefit. Today, I will examine my motives.

Daily Reflections: IMPATIENT? TRY LEVITATING

We reacted more strongly to frustrations than normal people. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 111
Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings.
Following a slow car in a no-passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to distraction. Before I give God a chance to slow me down, I explode, and that's what I call being quicker than God. That repeated experience gave me an idea. I thought if I could look down on these events from God's point of view, I might better control my feelings and behavior. I tried it and when I encountered the next slow driver, I levitated and looked down on the other car and upon myself. I saw an elderly couple driving along, happily chatting about their grandchildren. They were followed by me--bug eyed and red of face--who had no time schedule to meet anyway. I looked so silly that I dropped back into reality and slowed down.
Seeing things from God's angle of vision can be very relaxing.