Alcoholism Support Group
Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.
the last few weeks have ben a trial in my recovery and professional life that overflowed into the personal realm.
after over 3 years in recovery i had faced situations that tested both expectation and standards . the process of recovery allowes freedom of choice through spiritual conection as to stay sober that is the "standard" as my own personal expectations were challenged through my applications through the 12 steps face situations,people,places and things that pressed me to my limits and those situation were a direct by product of my evolution in recovery.
it was brought to my attention through others outside of program that even though the promises of recovery come to fold there is greater responsibility to adhere to the fundementals that got me here as there is more responsibility to maintain humility through adversity as self will came to play in various arenas wich equaled self expectation
v.s self standard of wich is not perfection but progress . walking this line became clear to me the fragile nature of seperating both as self resentment can lead to self will as the "illusion of loss of control" today as i burned my sage in meditation it came clear that this is and will be the great devider in my understanding on recovery v,s being sober.
chris
after over 3 years in recovery i had faced situations that tested both expectation and standards . the process of recovery allowes freedom of choice through spiritual conection as to stay sober that is the "standard" as my own personal expectations were challenged through my applications through the 12 steps face situations,people,places and things that pressed me to my limits and those situation were a direct by product of my evolution in recovery.
it was brought to my attention through others outside of program that even though the promises of recovery come to fold there is greater responsibility to adhere to the fundementals that got me here as there is more responsibility to maintain humility through adversity as self will came to play in various arenas wich equaled self expectation
v.s self standard of wich is not perfection but progress . walking this line became clear to me the fragile nature of seperating both as self resentment can lead to self will as the "illusion of loss of control" today as i burned my sage in meditation it came clear that this is and will be the great devider in my understanding on recovery v,s being sober.
chris
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I have been told that expectations are the beginning of a resentment. I believe this. Everytime I expect something from people, places, and things and they don't live up to my expectation I usually start getting a resentment. People, by the way include myself. I have been given a dailey reprieve for several 24 hours, only through the grace of my higher power and I still need to live in the day and understand that everyone is human, and has human falacies. I do know that I need to pay my light bill so I will have electricity but, I have no idea what tomorrow will bring. After all tomorrow is a mystery and is best left to smarter people than I to predict.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
