Author: JamesQ

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Energy Sucking Drama

“Don’t let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was. Giving ourselves over to feelings of discouragement is self-indulgent and saps our strength. The dailiness of our lives isn’t always dramatic and doesn’t usually offer great changes. But we are part of an unfolding process. Looking back over just a week or a month, we can recall troubled times that now seem insignificant. So we continue – knowing that our processes hopeful – even though we cannot perceive the details of our future.”– Touchstones 9/9

This is a good reminder and great knowledge to keep the energy sucking drama out of my life on a daily basis. I could think of things just days or weeks ago that had me very upset, fearful, discontent, I am troubled. They have seemingly worked themselves out since. My job is to stay close to the program and do my work on a daily basis. This allows me to trust and have faith in a higher power. With that, whatever happens is exactly what it supposed to happen in God’s world. So, I’m going to stay close to my HP and live happy, joyous, and free. ILML!

— JasonW

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In It to Win It

A focused, consistent, positively motivated and disciplined character is essential to making your life story have a happy ending… The only time  you cannot trust the process … is when your lip-service is greater than your disciplined effort.” — Until Today

I never understood that my purpose in life was to stay healthy, be loving and give the gift of discovering how to do this to others. It takes a lot of determined, focused daily work to accomplish this. Hours each day. And this commitment, this practice of diligence, sets the stage for me to give my all in everything I do — from doing my very best at work, to raising kids and keeping my relationship with my wife healthy and loving. I am a man of my word and give 110% to everything in front of me, starting with my spiritual work and 12 step program. As a result, one day at a time, I keep experiencing minutes, hours, and days beyond my wildest dreams. ILML! 

 

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Eliminating Toxins

“Am I taking time to enjoy the present moment? Am I becoming the person I want to be? What can I give thanks for?” — Courage to Change 

There are certainly times when when problems (or people) arrive in my life and I’m faced with difficulties. But when those situations become consistent, it’s time to recognize that I deserve to be happy. I can do this simply by detaching from negative thoughts, behaviors and people and replacing them with positive thoughts, behaviors and people. We all deserve to be happy, and by quickly detaching from anything and everyone that’s toxic to my serenity, ILML!

— JamieQ

  

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For Fun & For Free

“… show me today what I can do to help someone who is still hurting.” – 12 Step Prayer Book 
I came to these 12 step rooms to stop hurting. And in the program others helped me – thousand of others. And over time, by listening and following their direction, my pain was relieved. But it’s when I actively help others out of their pain – for fun & for free – that I’m truly rocketed into the 4th dimension, experience a life beyond my wildest dreams, and am inspired to yell out every day that ILML! 

— JamieQ

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My Heart’s Desires

“Faith is the magnetic power of the heart to attract what it desires.” — Until Today
As you know I love my life. I have faith (belief) that I can manifest everything my heart desires if only I keep my focus on gratitude, love & service. The only thing religious about this type of faith is that I practice it consistently, many times each day, from the moment I awaken to before I drift off to sleep. And when I’m knocked out of serenity, I simply reconnect by refocusing all of my attention on love & gratitude. In fact, I’m focusing on those things right now, and as a result… ILML! 

— JamieQ

  

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Eruption of Dysfunction

“… help me strive for awareness and acceptance… gentleness and compassion for myself — and others…” – The Language of Letting Go 
I went to Al-Anon last night with Philzy. On the way home he said “the most important thing I’ve learned in program is awareness.” I have to agree. When I’m aware that my thoughts, words or behaviors are unhealthy for me or others, I can then apply the tools of the program, preventing the onslaught of pain and suffering that, otherwise, I would surely inflict upon myself and others, while quite possibly blaming them for the eruption of dysfunction. Today I’ll keep myself aware of how I feel in order to remain peaceful, calm and in harmony with the world around me. ILML! 

— JamieQ

  

What’s the Point?
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What’s the Point?

“I ask God… please, keep me grateful!” — Daily Reflections

Gratitude is the foundation upon which I love my life. It supports every thought, action and word that makes me feel good inside. It’s the one thing that can get me out of any funk and restore me to happiness when I’m feeling hopeless. Without gratitude, what’s the point? I’m forever indebted to the program and it’s members who have given me the tools I use to get, and stay, in gratitude each & every day. ILML! 

— JamieQ

  

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My Life Started Soaring

“… there is always that moment when you have to take the leap of faith and just do it, with no guarantees.” — Attitudes of Gratitude in Love 

This reminds me of the scene where Indiana Jones has to step off the cliff into the canyon to save his father and trust he won’t fall. God is like that for me. I can’t prove there’s a higher power, but once I chose to believe, my life started soaring. I became happier, more fulfilled, felt safer, more comfortable in my own skin, was calmer, kinder, and full of a renewed sense of purpose. These days I’m happy to take new leaps of faith because I know the risk is worth the reward. In Boston today and ILML! 

— JamieQ

      

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My Biggest Cheerleader

“Help to take failure, not as a measure of their worth, but as a chance for a new start.” — Book of Common Prayer
Everyone fails, makes mistakes, and has accidents. Everyone. Personally I have lost money, invested poorly, been fired from jobs, had failed businesses, ruined relationships, received parking tickets and hurt those I love. Far from perfect? You bet! But every one of my successes was built on the experience of my failures. In fact, I’ve learned more from failing than anything else in life. In a way, failure has been my biggest cheerleader. Today, when I fail, I’ll simply say “Thanks for showing me how to do better.” ILML! 

— JamieQ

Down the Rabbit Hole
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Down the Rabbit Hole

“… search out fear, doubt, and anything else that promotes and supports self-sabotage.” — Until Today
It doesn’t take much to send me down the rabbit hole. It doesn’t require someone being mean, me not getting my way, or even losing something I want. It doesn’t require failing, or getting hurt, or being financially in trouble. All it requires is one little negative thought, that leads to feeling bad or angry, and the downward spiral begins. Today I’ll be aware of what I’m thinking and feeling, and if it’s not in line with love, abundance & kindness, I’ll stop and switch it up. By taking this kind of direction, I (get to) LML! 

— JamieQ