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July 26, 2025
I can always find something to be bothered about and let that dominate my thinking. At the same time I can always find something to be happy about and let that dominate my thinking. I have not gone through the battles in my life to be unhappy. The battles have prepared me for today –
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July 25, 2025
People like me don’t need a reason or an excuse to drink or use drugs. We’re alcoholic. It’s what we do. During times of great emotional pain, it used to be my first option. I need a reason to NOT drink. Having experienced God’s Grace in saving me from the insanity and suffering from alcohol
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July 24, 2025
Every once in a while I come across someone who is completely selfless, unmatched in commitment to family, unconditionally loving, and always happy about something. The smile on her face and her wagging tail give it away every time. She was a rescue and a rescuer. She gave great dog-hugs. It is with a heavy
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July 23, 2025
There are some things that are out of my hands. They just have to run their course. Like it or not, that’s the way life goes. I just have to accept what life deals to me “on life’s terms”. There will be some grief, but I will be ok if I allow myself to be.
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July 22, 2025
I used to think that I would be happy when all of the things I wanted came to me. I realize now that all of the things I wanted were unrealistic and self-serving. With that kind of attitude, I would never be happy. My happiness comes from within me. I have everything I need and
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July 21, 2025
Every day I pray that I can be ok. When I get out of my own way and consciously try to be less self-centered, my days go easier. Maybe that’s what God wants from me. God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
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July 20, 2025
It’s a nice feeling to wake up in the morning and feel myself at peace. I suppose I usually find it at some point but when my day starts this way I want to keep it forever. Living one moment at a time and allowing my spirit to be guided by a Power Greater than
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July 19, 2025
When I think back about some of the most difficult times in my life, there a few things that I remember about each. I initially projected that the worst outcome would happen. My emotional state was driven by what had not happened yet. My fears can drive my emotional and spiritual states. When I allow
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July 18, 2025
Every difficult time eventually passes. How I get through those times matters. If I operate like a trainwreck while facing challenges, I cause more problems for myself and others. I need to keep in mind that my problems are my own and no one else’s. If I don’t have the faith or courage required, I
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July 17, 2025
There have been certain people put into my path that I could tell were guided by their Higher Power. When I was lost, they consistently led me in a safe direction believing that I would be ok if I followed them. Our paths crossed because they needed to teach me and I needed to learn
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