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As I grow in The Program -- sharing, caring, and becoming more and more active -- I find that it's becoming easier to live in the Now. Even my vocabulary is changing. No longer is every other sentence salted with such well-used phrases as "could've," "should've," "would've," "might've." What's done is done and what will be will be. The only time that really matters is Now. AM I GAINING REAL PLEASURE AND SERENITY AND PEACE IN THE PROGRAM?
TODAY I PRAY
That I may collect all my scattered memories from the past and high-flown schemes and overblown fears for the future and compact them into the neater confines of Today. Only by living in the Now may I keep my balance, without bending backwards to the past or tipping forward into the future. May I stop trying to get my arms around my whole unwieldy lifetime and carry it around in a gunny sack with me wherever I go.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Make room for today.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
Today I am grateful..
That I believe in prayers so please pray for Debra as she is in the hospital..
For the friends that she has checking on her..
That my trip is scheduled and flights booked..
For the sun rising..
For my mom..
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
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Thanks Obesityhelp.com
You are doing awesome!!! 17 months is a terrific testimony to the fact that the program works. Good to hear from you.
Trish
Albert Schweitzer
Big Hugs,
Marie :)
Nothin new on my end, 17 months sober(completely) in May and doing FANTASTIC!
That's all I got.
Love and miss yinz',
Liz
GO PENS!!
October, 1st, 2004-LapRNY
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I will resolve to observe with new interest even the commonplace things that happen today. If I learn to see everything with a fresh eye, perhaps I'll find I have countless reasons for contentment and gratitude. When I find myself trapped in the quicksand of my negative thoughts I'll turn away from them -- and grab for the lifesaving strength of sharing with others in The Program. DO I CARRY MY WEIGHT AS AN ALL-IMPORTANT LINK IN THE WORLDWIDE CHAIN OF THE PROGRAM?
TODAY I PRAY
I pray that God will open my eyes to the smallest everyday wonders, that I may notice and list among my blessings things like just feeling good, being able to think clearly. Even when I make a simple, unimportant choice, like whether to order coffee or tea or a soft drink, may I be reminded that the power of choice is a gift from God.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
I am blessed with the freedom of choice.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
That my travel plans for Canada are complete..
For having people I can count on..
For long phone conversations.. Thanks..
For Ruben who keeps me grounded at work..
For knowing that I can not live in the past and the future is not promised so I have to live in the moment..
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Today I am grateful..
That my passport came in and I am going to Canada..
For being smart..
For Hot Tea..
That I am getting better everyday..
For being old school..
Co-Founder
http://www.rydobesity.com
Interview on www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com Please check it out.. http://www.weightlosssurgerychannel.com/programs/wls-journeys/wls-journeys-guest-ramon-lopez.html/
Video, about me, made by my best friend Yvonne.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gCxNTyRUo0
PEACE
464/409/200
Thanks Obesityhelp.com
Hi I can identify with what you are going through. Two months after my surgery(5/2002) I started to drink and eventually use almost any drug to change my feelings. Men and shopping are also part of it.
I tried to stop on my own by promising only on the weekends or only buying a certain amount and saying thats all I'll drink. Of course, I did wind up drinking on the weekdays and once I ran out I went to buy more, which was even worse because now I was driving while under the influence.
What I found helped me was finding out information about recovery. The best place I went to was my local addiction treatment center. I had to be honest , willing and open to suggestions.
Also , Naltrexone, is what the 28 day rehab started me on. Its to help with alcohol cravings. But remember it's not a magic pill I did relapse while on it.
And meetings are the foundation of my recovery, AA and NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
I'll be here for ya
