Like the thought, for so many years, I felt like I had to justify and rationalize my reason for being.

I don't have to prove anything. The people who knew me 22 years ago, can see the difference. When people see me, they don't see the pain. They see a person who has healed from that hopeless state of mind and body. I can still go back to that old way of thinking, sick and tired of being tired and sick. The difference in today is that I don't have to stay there. I can pray and pick up the tools of recovery.

There are four common categories of toxic thoughts. These are negative, fearful, discontented,
and critical. Chances are you are struggling with toxic thoughts in one or more of these four ways.
Don't let these toxic thoughts grab hold of you and consume you. The deeper you let them take root inside you,
the harder they will be to shake off. Identify those thoughts and reject them today.
The steps and working with a sponsor are the answer to helping me with these
categories of toxic thoughts and negativity in my life.


W.O.W:170:101

Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength that comes
only from the power of serving you.
without you I am powerless.
When I am weak then I am strong.
I rest in all you can and will do in me.
Lead me to those who are weak today so
I might serve with your strength. Amen:195:

W.O.W:170:101

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same understanding Father Who cares
for you today will take care of you then and every day.
He will either shield you from suffering or will
give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace, and put aside all
anxious thoughts and imaginations.

W.O.W:170:101

The Attitude of Gratitude can raise your Altitude.
Being Thankful is a magical way to reach the Top.
If I feel like I've done the best that I can or conducted
myself in the most constructive way that I
can in a situation, then I feel peace.

W.O.W:170:101

Give yourself time.
Take all the time you need. Emotional healing is a process; don’t rush yourself through it.
Don’t let others force you through it either. Moving on doesn't take a day; it takes lots
of little steps to be able to break free of your broken past and your wounded self.

Take today breath by breath, one step at a time. Never let trouble from the past
make you feel like you have a bad life now. Just because yesterday was painful
doesn't mean today will be too. Our wounds are often the openings into the
best and most beautiful part of us. Today you have a choice
to explore these parts of yourself. Give yourself the needed time and
permission to explore and heal.

W.O.W:170:101

A wise man once said, “Every new beginning comes
from some other beginning’s end.”
Today is a new beginning; treat it that way.
Stop thinking about what might have been and.
starting looking at what can be.

Say to yourself: “Dear Past, thank you for all the
life lessons you have taught me. Dear Future,
I am ready now!” Because a great beginning
always occurs at the exact moment you
thought would be the end of everything.
One day at a time.

W.O.W:170:101

Surrendering your life means:

Following God's lead without knowing where he's sending you;
Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come;
Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide;
Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances.
You know you're surrendered to God when you rely
on God to work things out instead of trying to
manipulate others, force your agenda, and control the situation.
You let go and let God work. You don't have
to always be in charge. Instead of trying harder, you trust more.

W.O.W:170:101

Faith is not feelings.“Faith isn't the ability
to believe long and far into
the misty future. It’s simply
taking God at His word and
taking the next step.”

W.O.W:170:101

Don't internalize the toxic words that others speak about you.
Instead, guard your heart against toxic words, and every
chance you get, speak life-giving words.


W.O.W:170:101

Being able to remain in a peaceful, calm state,
regardless of whatever drama or turmoil is going
on around us, is the most important step forward
we can endeavor to take towards bringing peace to
the rest of the world.
After all, the world we see around us,
is a reflection or our inner world.

W.O.W:170:101

Today you have the opportunity to enrich your life.
You can choose to just get through the day, or you
can choose to make today count. Start by counting
your blessings. Appreciate the people in your life.
Be thankful for the experiences you've had, and the
things you have learned. And if there is
someone you've neglected to say "thank you"
to, today would be a great day to do it.

W.O.W:170:101

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain,
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame,
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able,
Keep thanking Him for all the things.

W.O.W:170:101

Thank you, Father, for assurance that you are good to all.
Forgive me for wanting to limit the size and qualities
of the group. Change me, Lord, that I may be good
as you are good. May I feed others as you have fed
me and be the blessing you have called me to be.
Amen:195:

January, 27th I celebrated my 60th birthday and it's
only through God grace I am clean and sober today.
I am a product of the late 60's,70's and 80's, and that
was the era of sex, drugs and rock n roll for me. I was
a hard rock guitar player during the 70's and that was
some real crazy times for me, I'm sure some
of you can identify. I didn't think I would live pass my 30's.
I was doing a vast amounts of drugs and alcohol which would
have killed the so called normal person a doctor once told me.
I'm saying all of this because, I'm so grateful to God, The
rooms of A.A. N.A. my sponsor, and my wonderful Daily
Recovery Reading Page Family for helping me stay sober one more day.

God Blessings to you all:169:

if God permits I'll be celebrating my 26th anniversary on July 13th:13:



W.O.W:170:101

Remind me each day of the fable of the hare and the
tortoise, that I may know that the race is not always
to the swift---that there is more to life than increasing
its speed. Let me look upward into the branches of
the towering oak and know that it grew great and strong
because it grew slowly and well. Slow me down, Lord,
and inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of
life's enduring values that I may grow toward the
stars of my greater destiny. Amen:195:


W.O.W:170:101