”If we celebrate the years behind us they
become stepping stones of strength and joy for the years ahead.”
Anonymous
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One
powerful tool of recovery is to share our life story. This may be
accomplished through a Step One, or may be something that is done simply with
a fellow member or our sponsor. It can be done as a written history that is
read out loud or it can be recounted ad lib. Regardless, sharing our past can
be beneficial in letting go of the power of the past that we’ve given too
much control. Dwelling on what has been taken away from our ability to focus
on the future.
In
letting go of the past and only using it to learn how to live better for
today we will be able to forge a tomorrow. We can find the good times to
bolster our attitude when needed and share our experience with other like us
who still suffer. We will free ourselves of old guilt, shame and fear to be
able to courageously move forward in recovery.
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Affirmation
My
past is gone but what I have learned can help me face the challenges of
today.
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These thoughts are part of my personal journal - reflections of where I am and have been in my recovery, but also where I want to be. My words come from my heart, and moments of clarity when I am best connected with my Higher Power. May God grant you serenity in reviewing my humble beginnings and my continuing path of recovery.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
April 11
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