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[Peacefull]

Welcome punter!

LOVE IT!!! This is the journey I am on right now. Really working on my spiritual side. Going to yoga, meditation classes and really, really working on freeing my mind.

Our minds are more powerful than we know. Our thoughts become our reality, let's live in the moment and cherish all things positive.

I am staying clear of anything emotionally toxic and nourishng my soul.

Thanks G, I really get a lot out of your posts.
Peace

[Guitarista]

Welcome punter!

Hiya Peaceful,

It's great to see you around here again. Feel free to contribute.

For me in the early AF day's, i feel it's important to steer clear of as much potential emotional turmoil as possible, to see it coming, and head it off at the pass/avoid it/remove ourselves from that situation, until we are stronger in our sobriety.

Best wishes on your journey, and think positive. Bravo on your AF time!

[Dewdrop]

Welcome punter!

Mr G, thank you so much for this thread it has really resonated with me.

For me to remain sober it's been really important to nourish the soul and reconnect with the person I was a long time ago (and the person I've become this past year) and to acknowledge that I am worthwhile and have a lot more to give. Over the years of slowly and steadily eroding my sense of self worth and self esteem with the bottle I need to make sure that I continually build the habit of not listening to the voice within my head that sabotages me. I am replacing it with the voice that says I have the strength and the power to do whatever I want to do and the courage to make the changes and take the steps to make my life more than I can imagine.

:l to you Mr G

Dewdrop :h

PS for me action is the cornerstone of moving on, just get on and do it especially exercise.

[Guitarista]

Welcome punter!

Dewdrop;1197066 wrote: Mr G, thank you so much for this thread it has really resonated with me.

For me to remain sober it's been really important to nourish the soul and reconnect with the person I was a long time ago (and the person I've become this past year) and to acknowledge that I am worthwhile and have a lot more to give. Over the years of slowly and steadily eroding my sense of self worth and self esteem with the bottle I need to make sure that I continually build the habit of not listening to the voice within my head that sabotages me. I am replacing it with the voice that says I have the strength and the power to do whatever I want to do and the courage to make the changes and take the steps to make my life more than I can imagine.

:l to you Mr G

Dewdrop :h

PS for me action is the cornerstone of moving on, just get on and do it especially exercise.

Spot on Dewdrop.

For me, i have to look inside and continue to coax out, re-learn/remember, and nourish the
beautiful soul and spirit within, that has been numbed senseless and almost lost for many years. :h

[Georgie]

Welcome punter!

THANK YOU!

I WILL BE RE-REAING THIS EVERYDAY! :h:thanks:Gina

[Guitarista]

Welcome punter!

'Timely reminder that time does not stand still waiting for you to get your act together. Where would you be today if you had started 12 months ago???? Where will you be in 12 months if you don’t make that big decision and start whatever it is you wish to accomplish TODAY! Start that course, next year you could be qualified. Dig that garden, next year you will be able to relax in it or enjoy your own yummy fresh veggies. Look for that job/promotion, next year you may be happier and more fulfilled in your career. BUT if you don’t make the decision to start RIGHT NOW, in 12 months you will come home from a crappy job to a crappy garden with only crappy supermarket veggies in the fridge looking at your alcohol ravaged, red, bloated unfit self wishing if only I had started last year. That sounds like fun doesn’t it?'

(Thank's Narnie)

Kick some ass.

[ronnie]

Welcome punter!

Thanks Mr G,
I always love your posts

xxx

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

Welcome punter!

Thank you, excellent contributions Mr G and so much truth in there, we only have to look to see it.

[Georgie]

Welcome punter!

Wow, Truly some great stuff on this thread!

Anthony Robbins, eat you heart out! :HGina

[patrice]

Welcome punter!

Dear G

I really really hope you keep posting these types of thoughts and words.. I am finding them so helpful and motivatating

Thanks
Patrice

[Guitarista]

Welcome punter!

Quote for today: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." - Mark Twain

'If you can't be a good example then you'll just have to be a terrible warning." - Catherine Aird

'It is good to dream, but it is better to dream and work. Faith is mighty, but action with faith is mightier. Desiring is helpful, but work and desire are invincible'. - Thomas Robert Gaines


"It only takes one person to change your life - you." - Ruth Casey

[ronnie]

Welcome punter!

"It only takes one person to change your life - you." - Ruth Casey

So so true

xxxxx

[windy]

Welcome punter!

I have been checking out this thread for days and wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words to explain how much it affected me. So I simply thank you.

[Guitarista]

Welcome punter!

Any Fatties out there? Too skinny? Big nose? Ears so big and floppy that you can't go out on a windy day? But seriously, recovering from our booze addiction and learning new ways to live again, also means learning to accept ourselves, this new person we often find emerging. Give some focus to what's going on on the inside, and get that cooking. Getting a regular exercise routine/habit early on in our recovery is a powerful tool for healing, and will encourage a more positive general mental outlook, not to mention tone up your ass.

11 Ways to Love Your Body.




1.Stop comparing! It's hard, but try to catch yourself when you find it happening.

2.Focus on your accomplishments. Focus on others' accomplishments, too! If you want to give your friend a compliment, try complimenting them on something other than their appearance.

3.Learn to accept compliments. Just say, "Thank you!"

4.Think of your body as a tool or instrument--not as an ornament. We weren't born just to stand around and look pretty! There are many wonderful things our bodies can do!

5.Repeat positive affirmations to yourself. Yes! Affirmations do work if you are diligent. Try something like, "I'm beautiful inside and out," or "I'm thankful for my strong legs that carry me around all day." You can come up with your own creative way of affirming the positive aspects of your body.

6.If you have the opportunity, watch an infant enjoying and exploring their body. They are fascinated by their hands and toes, and as they grow up, they are fascinated by their belly buttons and noses! What must a baby be thinking about his or her body?

7.Focus on the positives. If you like your toes, start there. If you hate your toes, but love your eyes, start there. Dig deep, punter's! There's got to be something you like!

8.Look at family photos (preferably of family members you love!). Do you love them less because they don't have a perfect body? Do you look at those photos to critique their bodies? Hopefully those photos are reminders of fond feeling regardless of body shape or size.

9.If #8 doesn't work for you, try this one. Think of the 5 people you admire the most. What is it that you admire about them? Most likely, you do not admire these people because they have great abs or long legs. The qualities you admire about these people are the things that really matter. (Disclaimer: If you picked 5 people because of physical attributes, you may have some body image issues going on.)

10.Ask yourself this question: If you had one year to live, how important would your appearance be?

11.Engage in activities that encourage you to enjoy your body, such as stretching, dancing, singing, getting a massage, or taking a bubble bath, etc. Why do you think they turn down the lights in Zumba class?!? They want you to just enjoy the movements.

(Courtesy of A. Harman)

[Guitarista]

Welcome punter!

Positive Self-talk


'I talk to myself. And I'm not crazy (as far as I know). Along with positive affirmations comes a habit of positive self-talk. Positive self-talk is my favorite coping skill! If your mind is a continuous reel of negative self-talk, including abuse, name-calling, and a variety of thinking errors, you are going to be more prone to depression, anxiety, and self-defeating behaviors. If you can change the things you automatically tell yourself to include positive self-talk, you will have improved mood and more courage to do the things that lead to a fulfilling life. To help you get started, I've come up with several examples of positive self-talk that you can incorporate into your daily thoughts.

?"I don't need the love and approval from every significant person in my life. Sometimes I will do things that others don't approve of, but if I feel right about it, it's ok. I can still love myself even if others don't show their love for me."

?"It's ok if I'm not the best at everything I do. I have some talents, and I can be satisfied with that. I can still participate in activities I'm not good at. Others don't expect me to be talented in all areas."

?"People are going to do things that I don't agree with, but I don't have to waste energy on blame, criticism, or punishment."

?"Life isn't fair. (Yep! Even though we've grown up, this is still true!) People will get away with doing bad things. Bad things will happen to me even though I don't deserve them. Experiencing bad things doesn't necessarily mean that I'm doing something wrong."

?"I have the power to make myself happy. No one and nothing else can take away my ability to love myself."

?"I am strong enough to face life's difficulties and challenges. I can find a way to deal with whatever comes my way."

?"I have the power to change. I can always be better no matter what the circumstances."

?"Things don't always have to turn out perfectly or go my way. I can be flexible. I can be satisfied with less-than-perfect solutions."

?"I'm capable of making friends. I'm kind and intelligent. I've made friends in the past, so I can make friends in the future."

?"I must be doing a good job if I keep getting praise from coworkers and my superiors. I'm going to keep doing my best and stop worrying about whether I turn out a perfect product."

?"Even though it seems like my neighbor's kids are perfect, I know that I don't see the whole picture. I'm doing the best I can with what I've got. My children are also doing the best they can with what they've got."

?"I am worthy of respect in my relationships. I don't have to stay in a relationship that robs me of my dignity as a human being. I have the strength to demand respect."

?"I am unique. No one else can be me, so I'll be the best me I can."
Make your own dialogue for positive self-talk depending on your situation. Challenge any beliefs that cause discouragement and self-defeat with rational comebacks. Stick up for yourself! You can also try imagining what you would say to your best friends in a similar situation. Positive self-talk is a chance to be your own best friend. How awesome is that?

Now the point behind positive self-talk is be truthful and rational. Telling yourself far-fetched fantasies or lies (for example, "I'm so talented, it's impossible that I will be cut." or "I'm going to be a millionaire."), even though they may be positive, is not going to help. It's important to pair being positive with reality.

Now go kick some more ass!

(From my mate Amy)