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REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
We must never be blinded by the futile philosophy that we are just the hapless victims of our inheritance, of our life experience, and of our surroundings -- that these are the sole forces that make our decisions for us. This is not the road to freedom. We have to believe that we can really choose. As addictive persons, we lost our ability to choose whether we would pursue our addictiions. Yet we finally did make choices that brought about our recovery. DO I BELIEVE THAT IN "BECOMING WILLING," I HAVE MADE THE BEST OF ALL CHOICES?
TODAY I PRAY
May I shed the idea that I am the world's victim, an unfortunate creature caught in a web of cir****tance, inferring that others ought to "make it up to me" because I have been given a bad deal on this earth. We are always given choices. May God help me to choose wisely.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
God is not a puppeteer.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
I can so relate to your post. I initially lost a little over 100 pounds, but during an alcohol relapse, I went back to old eating habits and gained back 35 pounds. I took some medical leave a year ago, to go to the psych hospital and alcohol rehab. I then left work one day in April, and applied for Social Security Disability, and was approved on the first try. In addition to bipolar disorder, I have fibromyalgia and herniated discs. The chronic pain just feeds my depression something fierce.
As for the eating behaviors, I bought a book a couple of years ago, and never stuck to it. It's called, "the Beck Diet Solution," by Judith Beck. It looks promising for helping me deal with the thinking behind my poor eating habits. I would love to go through it and share what I am learning with someone also going through it. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] if you are interested in working on it simultaneously with me.
Be safe.
Trish Reilly
Albert Schweitzer
REFLECTION FOR THE DAY
Every person, no matter what his or her balance for good or evil, is a part of the Divine economy. We are all children of God, and it is unlikely tht He intends to favor one over another. So it is necessary for all of us to accept whatever positive gifts we receive with a deep humility, always bearing in mind that our negative attitudes were first necessary as a means of reducing us to such a state that we would be ready for a gift of the positive ones via the conversion experience. DO I ACCEPT THE FACT THAT MY ADDICTION AND THE BOTTOM I FINALLY REACHED ARE THE BEDROCK UPON WHICH MY SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION RESTS?
TODAY I PRAY
May I know that from the first moment I admitted my powerlessness, God-given power was mine. Every step taken from that moment of defeat has been a step in the right direction. The First Step is a giant step. Though it is often taken in despair, may I realize that I must be drained of hope before I can be refilled with fresh hope, sapped of wilfulness before I can feel the will of God.
TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Power through powerlessness.
It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end. ~Ursula K. LeGuin
I hate my job and think it is part of the reason I am depressed but so drained to look for other work or start a business I have wanted to do. I just feel like my life is over and I am only 40. Since I took off of work it seems my munching has slowed down but I still just want to eat and drink soda's. I fight myself daily on not having a soda and munching.
My therapist has me writing a list of resentments, helpless & hopeless, and inadequacy issues and I see her today. Hopeing she can actually help me. Since taking time off I have been called for 2 interviews within my company for the training department. But being I am off on leave I am not sure if they can allow me to interview for them or even if i want to or can do the job. I am so confused. I have done some training and was working on my master for Training but I feel like I can't do it. I just don't know what to do anymore. So lost and confused.
Today I am grateful..
That I have a life..
For being a friend of Bill's..
For the helpful people in my life..
For good thoughts..
For smiles.. Smile at everyone today..
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Have a great day..
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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
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
