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Harry
04-20-2006, 11:01 AM
"A New Design For Living" that really works. This is what the 12 Steps of recovery has given me. And it does really work, but not by itself, and it isn't magical. For me, it is about turning in the old for something new. Changing my old ideas, thoughts and perception for new ones. Looking at life with a new set of glasses. These are things that I have to work at though and none of it has come easy. One thing I have learned for sure is that anything worth having is worth working for. Working on acceptance, patience and tolerance.Thinking of others more and self less. Helping others without expecting money or material things in return. For what I do get in return is priceless. The freedom I have gotten from doing a 4th and 5th Step and the freedom continues with each amend I make along the way. And it never gets easier but it is a fulfilling learning process. I hit my bumps and land in potholes along the way, but the difference between my past and today is, today I have spiritual tools to work with and people in my life that are willing to help and guide me along the way, and a willingness to take suggestions. Today I have a God in my life who I can depend and rely on and that has unconditional love.

Yes, a "New Design For Living" that really works, if I work for it. Today, it is about the journey and not the destination. "There Is A Solution."


Don't worry about tomorrow, God has already been there.

Harry

Carol87
04-20-2006, 11:41 AM
Harry!? So glad to see you ... I really like and agree with what you posted ...

"Don't worry about tomorrow, God has already been there."? ?... Absolutely !!

samf
04-24-2006, 07:51 AM
Thank you, Harry!
I especially appreciate the idea of a journey...neat to have a Higher Power on board, for me...(I'd be pretty scared, without Him...I'd be dead, I imagine.)
I was just remembering clean house, trust God help others....
Thank you, Harry, for the encouragement in your post!
BIG hug!

Sam

moon
08-01-2006, 12:30 PM
:)Thank you Harry Yes a new design for living what a wonderful but simple consept,it works if we work it,I am only 3 years sober but I have reaped so much from AA and the idea that I have a new design for living laid out for me simply in the 12 steps to follow.I came out of a hell of my own making with no idea how to live with out booze or drugs and now I enjoy life so that I am so grateful to my HP for his grace and strength.