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I thought I would do something program but kind of fun in that to keep me from thinking about the remaining alcoholic in my life, I have kind of a list and I do I step ten on what did I do to take care of me The slogan keep the focus on me is there for a very good reason. It tells me to stay in my lane and it also tells me that if I dont take good care of me, I am useless to the ones that I can help
food: had a great big salad and some chicken and rice, pineapple and earlier I had a shake with fruits and tonight Ill have another shake with fruits. Day three of no junk food
exercise: did my work out at home, spent a good 30 minutes, whether or not I go to the gym doesnt matter because I got a good workout in
program work: read some recovery literature, traded ESH with my recovery partner on detachment and accepting when I am not in control, we focused on the first three steps. It was a good joint effort
spiritual: every day no matter how late it is at night, I like to light a candle and do my grateful list to my higher power for blessings already received and also for the blessings I need in the form of a happy and abundant means of support. I just visualize the prayer already answered and I actually involve my five senses in that I can see where I am and I can smell the environment I can hear the noises I can touch and touch , For me, makes it really real and it is more apt to get into my subconscious mind if I do this. I also, every day, give thanks for all my loved ones and I ask and give thanks for whatever they are needing that it is taken care of and that the universe has it covered. I love praying for myself of course but I also love praying for my loved ones and then I send peace and love and light out into the universe
I still, at times, cycle in and out of grieving over this big, unwanted change in my life and I be with my feelings and I recognize them and I allow and accept them, I also investigate where they are coming from and then when I allow them to pass through Me, I am better able to release and move on. I used to deny and suppress my feelings but I dont anymore. And if I need quiet time to charge my batteries, I do. I just tell the folks in my life , After I am sure they are OK, that I will get with them as soon as possible and that I need some downtime and some me time
Hey DM. Lovely to see you my friend. I just thought it would be a fun way, the above, to help us keep the focus on ourselves. So how is life treating you my friend? I hope everything is going wonderfully
Seahorse I am so sorry about your dog feeling sick I hope he or she can overcome and its good you had the kitty to hug and I loved what you said about earthing yourself in the grass. When I am feeling like my nerves are getting the best of me I go out and get in the garden and do some weeding and just get out and maybe hug my big tree which is a Live Oak out in the front yard Ill go out and give the tree a hug or Ill scratch my back on it. Or walk barefoot in my big backyard with the grass. I think its very grounding for me anyway I feel more grounded when Im out in nature even if it is the suburbs I do have a pretty nice sized corner lot in the backyard is nice and big. I hope your dog feels better and that illness is only temporary
