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mercedes1959


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I have been finding that I am back to that bad habit of concentrating on others way too much. I have decided to go back to two hobbies I used to have.

I am going to gardening programs, want to someday get my master gardener designation, I have been to two programs, a fruit tree sale and have two programs to go to next month.

I used to knit and crochet, in high school....a long time ago. Today, I went to Nancy's Knit shop and signed up for a class. I talked to Nancy and am so excited.....the shop was wonderful.... it is right by my office, I start next month after work.

 

What did you do for yourself today?



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Truth


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I went and got my haircut!!! Yay for us I love gardening

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I stopped worrying and manning the internet waiting for what everyone else was doing and took a moment to enjoy it for myself. www.youtube.com/watch

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hotrod


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Went to a movie and did some shoppng

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I started the day by doing ALL of my physical therapy exercises. I did not cheat myself today. That feels so good.

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Jerry F


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Processed an issue that I have with non-program people.  Came up with a "to do" list on it and then chose to listen and learn first in spite of  other obvious choices.  Spoke with another employee at the contract I  have...not an employee other than by my own choice...and got my information verified before coming to a choice.  Listened to my wife on the way to the site which she has worked for over 20 years who offered me the work if I wanted it over a year ago.  I took it because I am a worker and it was an easy choice at the time.  My wife said on the way to work, "you don't need the job we don't need the income" and that gave my knee jerk reaction something to knee jerk about.  I work because I can and I have tons more experience with other work than what I do now however here I get the garden as my office. '

Of course the problem is personalities which up to now I just have turned my back on in stead of participating.  I still have that as an option or I can press my own program into those without it and ...what?  Okay I have to not just react...think and respond.  I did my home work on it and for now am leaving it with HP.  I don't think for now that I am supposed to be the teacher or sponsor with a group that doesn't think they need a program consciously.  Spent and hour and a half over time and they don't pay me overtime coming to the solution.  Open to suggestions...(((hugs))) smile



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I do hear you Jerry and so understand I would make a pro and con list regarding the job- inventory my motives and my part in the situation , pray about it and trust the inner guidance that I hear,

Let us know what you decide.

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I have been happy today. No kidding just happy. Its Friday, the weather was great, I sanded a wall (hand therapy), got one jobs paperwork all done, went to "real" hand therapy, bought something cheap that I will turn into something useful, drove in the sun with favorite music playing, drove my bus kids home and am happy to report that they are falling back into "the norm" Its just been a great day and I didn't have to do anything to make it so.

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Bloodshotbetty


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I took a long shower and gave myself a mani/pedi! I am struggling right now, though. So- I think I am going to put on an al-anon speaker and do some journaling.

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I went out for lunch with a group of black belt al anons who have the type of recovery for which I am desperate.

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I bought a magazine, sat in my favorite chair and provided the information to my AH and kids that I was not cooking dinner tonight - and trusted they would take care of themselves. And they did. And I read the magazine and "relaxed" ( not sure that I'm there yet, but am faking it til' I make it!) and enjoyed a movie with the kids.

Prayers over them tonight were for protection, peace and ears to hear and eyes to see HP fingerprints all over our lives.

Good nite friends.

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Whatever you do, whatever it be, do it for YOU...

In this society they teach us to feel guilty if you put yourself first.

But that's exactly how it works, we have to come first (unless you have babies) because we cannot be useful to

others. Have to take that inner journey, get yourself in balance. Easy does it. One day at a time.

Love,

Bettina

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With apprehension I went to the 1st year birthday party of my great grandson.  Apprehension because I knew my alcoholic/addict son would be there and I don't like feeling the apprehension...the not knowing what might and might not happen.  Sorry again he owned my focus and I forgot a lot that there would be others there and other family there who are not as addicted as I yet when my wife and I got there I de focused as truthfully it wasn't all about he or me or he and me.  I had a great grand son to have fun with and other family members and family members from the "other side" of my great grand son.  The alert on the invitation  "Byob and sober driver" was part of the anxiety that never came into reality as no one drank which is more I feel a God thing than just luck.  The outcome was great and the food even better If you know how local Hawaiians eat.  I pigged out...no guilt...awesome.   When my spouse and I left we had given enough and received as much.  Is there differences between my eldest son and I...yes and it doesn't have to be the center focus of any one day.  Thank you HP, Al-Anon, AA, MIP and every other program member who has ever taken the time and opportunity to readjust my mind, body, spirit and emotions.   In awe!!   (((((hugs))))) smile



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Great post and reply, im a bit late but yesterday i talked to my higher power, tried to listen to my body, rested a while, then a wee puppy came to visit and i had fun, so much fun with a cheeky puppy, it was a tonic. Still no voice but i dint care.x

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I walked 8 miles with my pups (in shifts, they each got a little over 2 miles), made great training progress with the newest one, and enjoyed the first warm day of spring.

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I installed netting over the chicken coop and fixed the fence. My grandmother taught me to be a self-sufficient woman and somewhere along the way I let that slide. But today I ROCK! And I will go out into the sunshine and start this year's vegie garden.

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Great Shares everyone . Recovery certainly sounds good on you GreenerGal.:)

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Bloodshotbetty


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I went to yoga and did some AWESOME meditation!



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I got some extra sleep, went through some paperwork and worked on my couponing. i trade with 10 people weekly. Later I will watch a movie and work on my charity crocheting project.
right this minute, im reading the board and then will listen to music on my stereo

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mercedes1959


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awesome

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