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Pushka


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LOL .. and ya'll thought it was the whole not my business .. nope. 

I'm right where I need to be in my healing today.  Even in the throws of pain which I would have and could have happially done without, I am exactly where I need to be in terms of healing from this past year. I have learned so much about myself and who I am.  Without the catalyst of the DUI I would have been many more years experiencing. 

My graditude stems from seeing what a blessing in disguise the DUI has been, again the financial cost no likey so much, God (my HP) has carried me through even if at times I was kicking and screaming as He did.  He has opened my eyes and removed the blinders to the many blessings in my life.  I am more open today for opportunities that are presenting themselves than I would have ever thought possible. 

While everyday I may not be so happy that rays of sunshine shoot out my hinney, I know that with time and practice I will get there more and more.  wink HA .. just don't stand behind me.  biggrin

Hugs and beautiful day to all, P smile



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The other day I was so unhappy...doubting my decision to move out of the house my AH and I owned...to live alone. To be in my late 50's and give up all my security...even the security of a drunk RX addicted spouse who stole my serenity. I was driving along, feeling worse by the minute....and I remembered my HP would take it all for me andcarry that fear and unhappiness. I turned it over to that force and IMMEDIATLEY feltOK. Miracle? I don't know....I just know I'm back on track and looking forward to my future, again.....

 

"God. grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change."



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HP....i thought...hire purchase? shes letting her loan, higher purchase distract from problems??? then i scrolled down and realised you meant higher power..... LOL

there must be something the planets are doing as my HP and I are aligned this week...well it was a cuple of days ago...when i did this oil painting and it was actually alright and i thught- this is so right- this is what i am meant to be doing

but i cnfess this was quite momentary.

im off to get sunglasses- those sunrays are too bright emanating off y'all.

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Alex,

That was actually the topic of the meeting I went to last night, acceptance and step 1. It IS soooo hard to be ok with things and not want to try and control OR feel like "I'm condoning what is happening". I had to go back to forgiveness on the issue of acceptance, it's about me it's not about my A. Same thing with forgiveness if I forgive or choose not to, it's so not about the person I'm forgiving it's totally about me and being able to move on with my own life. I have situations where I'm not there yet and that's ok. I know I will get there, I can't see through the muck at the moment AND I'm not ready.

That's what is so great about God (HP for me) is that no matter what I am really not alone. Yes, it can be scary and the unknown is never fun, where is my crystal ball when I need it, the reality is I'm not alone in the spiritual sense and I"m certainly not alone in the ways of MIP and alanon. There is always someone who is going through something similar, just dealing with an A (ex or current) is a daily test of putting into place what the steps suggest. I just know things are going to be ok especially if I put the work into myself, He (HP) is not going to let me down because I am right where I need to be and that is a good thing. :)

Enjoy your future because it's all about what you choose to make of it!! :)

Hugs P :)

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¨...I may not be so happy that rays of sunshine shoot out my hinney¨ rofl!!!
Pushka, I needed a good laugh this morning, thanks!

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Pushka,

You're a crack up! Sure wish I could bring you along to my group. You'd fit right in.

Hey, I wanted to share with you that I don't think of the challenges we face as a "daily test." How I see it is they are "opportunities" to practice the principles taught in Al-Anon. And too, I'd like to add these principles are universal.

Referring to them as a "test" generates a little anxiety in me; it's as though it's either pass or fail.  It's progress, not perfection for me.  Of, how I LOVE that slogan. (and I hated slogans at first!)

Oh, I'll get of my soapbox! I hope I'm not coming across as "all-knowing" 'cuz I'm sure not!



-- Edited by GailMichelle on Wednesday 14th of September 2011 10:20:12 AM

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Pushka


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LOL .. @Rosie, I wish I could paint that is something I have always wanted to do and just never felt like I had the flair for it. You should post some of your paintings I would love to see them!!

@Pineapple, I'm so glad you got a good laugh, life is way to short and there are way to many things to take way to seriously in the world :)

@ GM, .. you make such a valid point about the "test" word "opportunity" is a much better fit and there are always daily opportunities!! :) If you ever get it all figured out please clue me in .. lol .. I'm happy to only think (totally delusional thought on my part too .. lol) I've mastered my own little world, all knowing would scare the ever living day lights out of me!!! I do so much better writing than I do in group talking .. LOL .. although when I don't think about what I'm saying it's so much better .. LOL!

Hugs all P :)

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There is a man in our group, double winner, that says on any given morning he has never woken up to be mistaken as a sunbeam for Jesus.  Your hinney remark reminded me of him.  It just sent the group laughing.  I just loved it.  Thanks for sharing lady!



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Oh Pushka you are a joy and made me laugh out loud yet again! I love humor in teh midst of everyday life! Keep up the good work on your journey!

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Lol you silly. oops I will come sit NEXT to you not behind, hehe we can get Tom to sit behind you! hehe  (c; wink

good to hear your share. You sound well.

MORE of your great descriptions please! love,debilyn



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