tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post4234745432812386860..comments2024-01-16T05:48:40.398-07:00Comments on Being Sober: New ParadigmsMary Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-34568417832286641552012-02-09T17:35:25.461-07:002012-02-09T17:35:25.461-07:00Atomic Mom, I have a list of people I pray for eve...Atomic Mom, I have a list of people I pray for every day, they include family, friends, and a list of people who have had a hard time staying sober. I always include "And anyone who is having a hard time staying sober." We also stop for a moment of silence before the Serenity Prayer in our meetings, I think of that time as a prayer for alcoholics who are still suffering. <br /><br />I had a sponsor when I was new who told me to "think of something else" when I started thinking about something that was crazy, like a resentment. I would say to myself "I will think about this later, just not right now." It actually worked!Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-9329000998889182742012-02-09T16:09:26.722-07:002012-02-09T16:09:26.722-07:00Thank you so much for reminding me I have a choice...Thank you so much for reminding me I have a choice today!shadow0301https://www.blogger.com/profile/15366681229704690831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-32849516519050061912012-02-09T08:49:37.213-07:002012-02-09T08:49:37.213-07:00I had to read that line about inevitable relapse t...I had to read that line about inevitable relapse three times because I couldn't believe anyone would ever say that!<br /><br />Of course long term abstinence is an option. With God and the right tools, anything is possible...including miracles.<br /><br />Thank you for a wonderful post. And don't worry about saying fuck...sometimes it's the only word that will do.SoberMomWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04845259535764391849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-52666174218233274012012-02-09T08:33:06.811-07:002012-02-09T08:33:06.811-07:00Fabulous post MC and wonderful insight, just what ...Fabulous post MC and wonderful insight, just what I needed.DaisyAnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680034482022415405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-53058793397097242442012-02-09T07:57:21.560-07:002012-02-09T07:57:21.560-07:00Nice.Nice.dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-26424339566045153832012-02-09T07:52:59.275-07:002012-02-09T07:52:59.275-07:00Thank you for this MC. There is hope of one living...Thank you for this MC. There is hope of one living a sober life...both physically and emotionally...one day at a time, for many days in a row. There is hope!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326425173333184401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-50661081602076296102012-02-09T06:37:53.179-07:002012-02-09T06:37:53.179-07:00Mary Christine....you have a deep wisdom and faith...Mary Christine....you have a deep wisdom and faith that only comes from doing the hard work and cutting out the bull. <br /><br />Do you ever pray for other people? I wonder about doing this in sobriety the way churches/christians do prayer groups and chains. <br /><br />Also, how do you deal with crazy thoughts and anxiety that kill your joy and wear you out? Is this where you turn it over to a higher power? Perhaps this is the question that makes you crazy as a sponsor. Sorry, I am new to this way of thinking but have learned much from you.atomic mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241909236945651676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-64590677070531444892012-02-09T06:25:31.032-07:002012-02-09T06:25:31.032-07:00I did use that word Lou. I don't normally bec...I did use that word Lou. I don't normally because my brother reads my blog and long ago told me it was beautifully written except for my use of profanity. So I stopped. (I am really tired and doing all kinds of weird things this week - but not drinking.)Mary Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08156474205414127488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-60053925814430409572012-02-09T06:13:03.020-07:002012-02-09T06:13:03.020-07:00yay God!yay God!Jess Mistress of Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766848582303523764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-8756045200690540832012-02-09T05:49:40.119-07:002012-02-09T05:49:40.119-07:00"treatment" is in the soul, the heart, t..."treatment" is in the soul, the heart, the eyes, God's word, the wisdom and kindness of strangers, the 12 steps..<br /><br />it can't be packaged and sold on a website<br /><br />you said fuck..LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472085.post-53788170411553536522012-02-09T05:35:15.859-07:002012-02-09T05:35:15.859-07:00I don't believe that relapse is inevitable. I...I don't believe that relapse is inevitable. I do believe that there is a spiritual solution which takes away the desire to drink or drug. You offer a lot of strength here and show what is possible in recovery. Those willing to go to any lengths will get it.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.com