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.

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gjm 12/18/2009

How we treat other people comes back to us always.

Offering others understanding and compassion changes how we perceive the world around us on a daily basis. Our acts of love inspire love from others. What we send out to the people who share our path changes, ever so subtly, the complexion of each life we touch. In fact, the whole world is changed by even the tiniest of acts.

The simple truth is, our own attitudes often determine what kind of experiences we'll have. Anger and resentment won't bring us peace. Suspicion and accusation will backfire. Most of us have tried to control all the people and all the experiences in our lives. And we have failed. Now we are realizing that the love that comes back to us is the love that we express.

I will feel love today from at least one person if I offer it to many.

gjm 12/18/2009

When it comes right down to it, its about attitude.

To Recovery

deleted_user 12/18/2009

I agree gim. What you put into your life you get at least double back. Good, bad ,or ugly, truth, lies, real or fake.

CoogeeMum 12/18/2009

What we do returns to us for sure. The old saying "what we sow is what we reap." comes to mind. Bringing kindness, happiness, respect to others etc will bring that back to us.

gjm 12/18/2009

CM, You humble me all the time. Well said.

deleted_user 12/18/2009

One thing I noticed with people be it people in recovery or not, they expect instant gratification - doing the right thing may not always have instant visual results, but there is something to be said about a clear conscious.

Treat others as you expect to be treated -

Attitude is everything - Our minds are so much more powerful than people realize.

Peace!

deleted_user 12/18/2009

Oh, my gosh Carebear, the mind IS a powerful organ. I didn't realize that I could stop negative trains of thought when they came in until someone suggested it and I tried it!

When interacting with others, I've learned that I'm either acting out of love or fear.

okiyoe1 12/18/2009

Ageed!!! I guess you can teach Umm ,,,,a middle ager new tricks huh!!! glad 2 be Lol!!!So true everyone...
All of the posts this morning ...like so true dudes...
Billy

deleted_user 12/18/2009

Great post gim! Exactly where I'm at-the root of my "why me" attitude towards my life. Been trying to control people, angry and resentful for so long, It's a hard thing to change. I'm tired of it though. And it begins with me!

I too offer love and compassion to many today-beginning with myself!

TasW

deleted_user 12/18/2009

In the core of my being and the depths of my heart... I try to live by these principles... just one smile, one act of kindness , a hug.. can influence someone , change a day, or the life of a human spirit.. Thank you.. for posting..

deleted_user 12/18/2009

Thanks G, excellent post.
After sitting here paying bills on-line this morning.....I needed an attitude adjustment.
that ol' "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" works everytime!
Seriouisly....Thanks!
Billie

CoogeeMum 12/18/2009

Billie, that's amazing. I'm about to sit down and do a few bills, procrastinating, and read your reply. I might have that attitude adjustment right now lol. And a cuppa before I start. :}

deleted_user 12/18/2009

oh geez.............you left me speechless.me grim. you wrote what i could only feel.............truth is love.

have a holly golly christmas. and nods to you and yours.

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