At the beginning we sacrificed alcohol. We had to, or it would have killed us. But we couldn't get rid of alcohol unless we made other sacrifices. We had to toss the self-justification, self-pity, and anger right out the window. We had to quit the crazy contest for personal prestige and big bank balances. We had to take personal responsibility for our sorry state and quit blaming others for it. ~Bill W
Today I am grateful...
- that yesterday was three years as a non-smoker
- that yesterday was also one of those stressful days where it seemed I couldn't escape the stress until I finally dozed off to sleep. This morning I still have neck and shoulder tension. And some sinus stuff, too.
- for a full day ahead. I am being grateful in advance here.
- that God is consistent
Were these sacrifices? Yes, they were. To gain enough humility and self-respect to stay alive at all, we had to give up what had really been our dearest possessions--our ambitions and our illegitimate pride.
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HERE'S to a better day.
The syncronicity of AA and my increased connection to my HP baffles me... I'm sitting here perusing blogs and just commnted that I was having a tough time grasping sacrifice, and what sacrifices I was making and was expected to make for the unity of AA, and to help others in their sobriety... I click twice and there's my answer "first we sacrificed alcohol..." Thanks.
Congrats on your 3 years smoke free.
I know that feeling of having fears and anxiety to the point that I went to bed. It did help and maybe my getting more sleep had something to do with it.
I hope you are feeling better and loosening up! Thanks for posting these quotes- as always you somehow know what I need... weird???? lol ♥♥♥ have a good day! ♥
Congrats on 3 years.
How the heck am I supposed to make it for 3 years ???
Oh...maybe one day at a time.
Hope your Tuesday was good.
I love being a former smoker... congrats Scott!
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