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Switch it Up

“There is no such thing as a faithless person; we either have faith in the power of love, or faith in the power of fear.” — Marianne Williamson
If I believe this person, situation or thing may be a problem, that it is bad, or that I am (or a loved one is) in trouble, then my belief is fear-based. My experience is that focusing on those fears can actually help manifest them. Likewise, when I can recognize I’m in this type of thought pattern, and switch it up by focusing on gratitude, love and the belief that everything will turn out great, I can manifest all the good stuff, with the end result being that ILML! The next time you’re in fear, try it. I bet it works for you too!

— JamieQ

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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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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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Peace Channel

“… make me a channel of thy peace – that where there is hatred, I may bring love – that where there is wrong … forgiveness – that where there is discord… harmony – that where there is error… truth – that where there is doubt… faith – that where there is despair… hope – that where there are shadow… light – that where there is sadness… joy.”
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This is my favorite prayer – it’s a roadmap for my happiness. If I’m actively doing what these words request, I can’t help but be happy. Service, given freely without desire for anything in return, always leads to gratitude. Gratitude leads to happiness. Happiness leads to life loving, and today, once again, iLmL (that’s for you RB) 🙂 James

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The Life Lovers’ Path

“Thought for the day: It takes courage to change.” – Hope for Today

Before recovery, when I had problems or was unhappy, I thought by getting someone or something to change, I could “fix” them or it and be happy. I put all my energy into it and stayed miserable. The secret is to put my energy into changing me and my attitudes through working my spiritual program of action. Ahhh, relief, finally. This easier softer way is the life lovers’ path!!! Enjoy each and ever second of today – insist on it – I sure will!!!

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Path to Happiness

“I cannot consider myself different in AA; if I do I isolate myself from others and from contact with my higher power…Today I practice being just another alcoholic in the worldwide fellowship of alcoholics anonymous”. – Daily Reflections

Choosing isolation in sobriety has resulted in stagnation and emotional pain. Learning day by day to be “a part of” is the path to happiness and fulfillment. Just by sharing this text, I can intro HP into my life today. Share one with me, and love your life!