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With all the bad things that are happening in the world today, I feel so blessed to live where I do w/ the people I live with. Not to seem callous or anything to any of you who are suffering right now, but I am happy & content where I am.
Sunday is a very important day to so many--especially to the survivors of 9/11. I remember that day very well as so many of us do. I got up early to tape a soap that I watch & when I got up later, I saw what had happened hours before. I was so moved & felt so much for those who experienced all that. We really came together as a nation--I hope that feeling is reflected on Sunday & for many days to come--hopefully years!
I hope that I never try to be political on this forum. I never intend to put my views on anyone else--especially on here. I just love my country so much & hope that we all stand proud together. By the way, to those from other countries, God bless you all! No matter what your belief system is you are welcome here.
I feel especially excited about the future today. I am just so grateful that I am not where I used to be & am not yet where I need to be. What I mean is I hope I will never stop growing in this program. I could really take for granted a day like today. It is such a beautiful day up here. Not a cloud in the sky & no sign of a really bad day in the near future.
Even so, I could be sad, I still have times where I wonder about my dad & how much time I have to spend w/ him. My step-sister & brother's dad died suddenly a couple of days ago. We weren't related but they have been in my life for over 35 years & are really a part of my family. I just pray that my dad will be OK. I know he is right now though because he is showing signs of recovery. One day at a time I will see the bright side of things. I just hope that I don't get too sure that it will be OK & end up falling down again. If I start to drown, could you all send me a life preserver.
I really don't want to get off of here right now. There only so many days I can get on MIP & I want to use the time I have to express how I really feel. Today is a good day & I want to share it w/ you all. Keep your heads up; it will get better. And, if it doesn't right away, it will probably get DIFFERENT.
Alcoholism is so sneaky; it gets those who we love the most. It can be arrested but not cured. It is sometimes worth waiting for recovery. Even those who don't have the disease are affected by the it & can be caught up in the disease & not the recovery part of it. I am in recovery now but it has not been that way always. I had to bump my head several times before I got it through. Now I hope to share my EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH & HOPE w/ others.
Take what you like of this & leave the rest. This is my story. You may not like all of it, but maybe you can relate to some of it!
Your post reminds me of something my sponsor used to tell me to do when I wake up in the morning to set my attitude. It is:
Today is the day that God has made; I am to rejoice and be glad in it
Today I can find joy in the most mundane things. I do so appreciate your post because if I look at the world with happiness and joy, I can usually find it. Should I look at the events in my life with anger and disdane, I shall find more of it.
Kath it is always good to read your growth...you continue to work and learn and that gives me and others hope. When you mentioned PARADISE I wondered "Hey!! hey is she visiting?" and then HP reminded me of "Happiness being an inside job" and there you go...that is where Kath is. Mahalo for the reminder that your PARADISE is an inside job. Good work!! and thanks. ((((hugs))))
With all the bad things that are happening in the world today, I feel so blessed to live where I do w/ the people I live with. Not to seem callous or anything to any of you who are suffering right now, but I am happy & content where I am.
Hi Kathleen,
To share your joy while some of us might be having a challenge of a lifetime is not being "callous" on your part.
The way I see it is that sharing your joy brings hope to those who aren't feeling that way at the moment. Hope is pretty cool to those who are struggling, especially with addicted loved ones.
So I hope you continue to share your happiness freely - with no fear of offending anyone.
You're a kind lady. Take good care!
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You have to go through the darkness to truly know the light. Lama Surya Das
Resentment is like taking poison & waiting for the other person to die. Malachy McCourt
Hope always springs eternal, and a life of hope vs hopelessness is a much better place to be. I'm so glad you are in such a good place!!!
Hugs P :)
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Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman.- Maya Angelo
Rejoicing in life ought to be a daily practice. Why do I forget to do so, so often?
Gotta put that on the TO DO list today...
There are so many things in life to be grateful for - even with the many things I wish were different. The fact that I woke up this morning- that's a bonus! Some people didn't. I had running water and food in my fridge today - Hallejulah! And, ontop of it all, there's hot water for a lavish shower! What a great start to a day, no??! Most of all, my son is healthy and safe and perfectly 7!! Wow... I am the luckiest woman alive today. Thank you for the reminder HOOT!
Jason Mraz has a song called "Life is Wonderful" well worth the listen if you haven't heard it before!!
