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Debb


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Quiet poise can be acquired; and it does have a decided effect on the drinker,

who, even in an alcoholic fog, senses a change in us. But even more important

relaxing saves wear and tear on our emotions and preserves our own dignity. 

"Let me turn my thoughts away from the torments of the troublesome moment,

and think of Your ever-present help and support."

{{HUGS}}



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Debbie
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Nice topic/ I do know how great it is to regain a sense of self esteem and self worth!!!! When I began to define my principles once again and then decided to place "principles above personalities", and stop" reacting" I regained a powerful sense of "Poise" and dignity--This was not my inflated "EGO type of strutting about, but a genuine sense of self worth-no one could take away and I refused to ever abandon again.
Thank God for alanon and alanon for GOD.

Thanks Debbie Enjoy your Saturday.

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Thanks Debb - I look at poise as grace with dignity. Before this program, I was so crazily wrapped around this disease and my diseased qualifiers, I reacted to match their actions, or over-reacted because of fear and chaos. As I've worked this program and worked the steps, I've gained peace in my heart. As I've owned my part and 'see' how I contributed, I've been able to identify who I want to be and how I want to act.

I agree with Betty - having strength in myself and faith in my HP to lead me has given me self-confidence that was stuffed way, way down. This has given me the ability to realize I matter, and so do they. I am way better than before at having composure in times of uncertainty, and I am grateful for the grace I've been given resulting from this program and my HP.

Have a super Halloween to one and all - (((Hugs)))...

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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging.  Pause before assuming.  Pause before accusing.  Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret.  ~~~~  Lori Deschene

 

 
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