AF daily Monday 28 June

[bear73]

Morning all - another beautiful day here in UK - off to see friends in London today and new babies, then out for dinner with a friend at a lovely thai place (alcohol free company - she doesnt drink mid week)

Back to work tomorrow but focusing on today and enjoying the present, I''ve had a lovely week of sleeping/reading/gardening(!) going to the gym, skating and seeing friends.
I feel rested,calm and content.

Been reading the AA thread and am finding the readings/others posts really inspiring.
I'm not ready to go to a meeting at this stage or work the 12 steps but it does sound a great way to live.

Are there any other AA books that are recommended for at the start - I have 'living sober'

Happy Monday all to come

Day 4 AF and day 2 NF

[Marshy]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Ab fabbers!

Bear - if you ever do feel like going to an AA meeting, you can call their national number first and arrange for someone to take you if you're nervous about going. That's what I did. They pair you up with someone of the same sex and age to give you someone "similar" to talk to. I couldn't have been more different from the woman who took me :H But she was very nice.

Still hot here. My ears have been quite bunged up lately (probably all the swimming!) so I'm getting them syringed this morning and then going for a swim.

My mum is going into hospital on Wednesday to have the fluid drained off her lungs. Her consultant is doing it so he might have some test results for her too. I've bought her a couple of audiobooks to listen to while she (hopefully) relaxes and recuperates afterwards instead of thinking she has to do anything - ie, look after my dad. My dad is perfectly capable of looking after himself, of course, but they've been married for over 50 years and mum has always done all the housework, cooking etc and sometimes feels she ought to be on the go, doing things, rather than resting.

Have a good day all!

[Chillgirl]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Good morning Bear, Marshy!

Beautiful day here too, been my 20km cycle and did a bit of yoga on the terrace. Sure beats the old mondays when I crawled around wanting to die and hoping no one would speak to me!

Bear, I go in and out of AA and havent actually worked the 12 steps nor do I know if I will but I have to say it was the greatest help and comfort to me in the 1st few months. Like MWO I found people who were sympathetic and understanding and more importantly knew what the hell I was going through. Im a bit limited here because there are only a few English speaking meetings but for you its a great way to meet other non drinkers too.

Marshy - I hope you get some results on Wed, I know what you mean about your Dad, my parents have been married for over 50 years and you cant even see the join any more!

As I lay in bed this morning I smiled and gave thanks to being AF, can any of you long term abstainers tell me, does this novelty ever wear off? I hope not....

[papmom3]

AF daily Monday 28 June

My goodness you all are up early today!!

Marshy, pings coming your way and your mom's way that the procedure goes off without a hitch and that the test results come back with the best possible news. No advice for your mom tho-my parents were both very independent of each other although a great team as well so when mom got sick and died, Dad knew his way around the house. Guess that's where I get my fierce independence!!

Hi Bear-I think I mentioned yesterday that I've been toying with the thought of AA myself. Still can't find the thread here tho. Chill, thanks for the tips.

Chill-I hope the novelty NEVER wears off!! I love the giddy feeling I get as I finish a day AF.

Lav-gooseberry jam? Never even heard of gooseberrie!! Let us know how it tastes OK? I'll have to google them!

Have a great day everyone and stay cool. We're in for a very hot and humid day and then severe T storms for the commute home. Oh Yea.

[Guitarista]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Hi abberoo's!

Papmom, the AA thread is here in the monthly abstinence section. Scroll right down to the bottom of this page and click on 'search forums' monthly abstinence.

Chilli, at 20 months af, i wouldn't call myself long term, but for me, it's still magic. I make the effort to remind myself though, and to remember alway's, where i came from. I think i can take it for granted at times, so i'm careful of this. I reckon some sort of little daily personal meditation, thought's, ceremony, reflection etc, is a great idea too.

A safe, sober, and magical day to all, and great going on day 4 Bear!

[greeneyes]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Good morning fabbie abbies!

We had a teeny bit of rain last night and I went outside and stood under the gutter :H and the water trickling in off the roof sounded like a water fountain!! with a little imagination

bear, the first time I went to AA, I called the number I guess Marshy is talking about and the man on the phone picked out a group for me based on what he knew of dynamics. You might try the "what we're reading" section for book ideas bear.

Bunged up ears. Bunged up. Bunged. humm. Short for filled with water that won't come out? Don't they have drops or something to prevent bungging? Ear bungage. Anti bungging drops. Marshy, what's your dad's take on taking care of himself? Hope all goes well Wed.

Chill, the novelty is still there for me. Every delightful little bit of it. Just pure joy!

papmom, the AA thread is in the monthly abstinance section. I think it's called Weekly AA thread. I was reading in it last night and it's a great thread.

I'm going to move a woodpile (think sticks) this AM. I've been piling up fallen and chainsawed limbs and branches, etc and now I want them in the back tundra behind the jasmine fence. I've been collecting them for a firepit or chiminea that I don't yet own. But when I do, I'm ready to burn!

Swimmers take your mark!!

[greeneyes]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Hi G!

Gaia, Here is a link to a page of someone I've liked - particularly her guided meditations. (Marshy - lots of essential oil stuff here) Maybe you'll find something that you'd like to use. I linked you to the chakra clearing page for starters. Chakra Scan and Clearing Meditation : Meditations : Suzanne Bovenizer

Actually all of us could probably benefit from this eh?

[1967]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Slowly moving into day 5.
Have a great day all.

[greeneyes]

AF daily Monday 28 June

One more thing. Then I'm REALLY goin gto move the woodpile. :H

I used to spend a lot of time at a tiny cabin in Black Mountain, NC. The Light Center Home is a really unique place there. I have a copy of "Effective Prayer" from there and I used to use it at dawn outside barefoot (for grounding) in a nice place by the fig trees. I need to pick that practice up again.

Get a 1/2 sandwich or come back later.

The idea is that the effective prayer witll change your life. Use the prayer upon rising and before going to bed for 15 minutes each time. You are encouraged to use this prayer within the structure of your won beliefs, to promote peace and unity among all people.

This is the explanation & instructions of it. http://urlight.org/index_htm_files/7stepsexp.pdf

1. I release all of my past, negatives, fears, human relationships, self-image, future, human desires, concepts of sex and money, judgement, and communication to the light.

2. I am a Light Being.

3. I radiate the Light from my Light Center throughout my being.

4. I radiate the Light from my Light Center to everyone.

5. I radieate the Light from my Light Center to everything.

6. I am in a bubble of Light and only Light can come to me and only Light can be here.

7. Thank you God for everything, for everyone, and for me.

[Guitarista]

AF daily Monday 28 June

And thankyou for Greenie. :h

[greeneyes]

AF daily Monday 28 June

:kissyface:

[Doggygirl]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Guitarista;897034 wrote: And thankyou for Greenie. :h

Yes!

And for all of you.

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...7-a-43195.html

Last weeks AA thread.

For those of you who don't really follow it, Mary's (retteacher) daughter is having a mastectomy today. I'm sure all prayers will be appreciated.

Marshy, if you let me know your Mom's first name (you can PM if you prefer) I will ask Sister to put her on the prayer list. MarshysMom McGillicuddy. Having the prayer power of 90 nuns with you can't hurt, right? I hope all goes well and she gets the least problematic diagnosis.

I don't consider myself long term sober either, but it's still magical for me. Days like yesterday where it seems that speaker engagement gave hope to just one woman really recharges my batteries.

Gotta run but will be back later!

Gooseberry jam. I almost bought some at the farmers market just to make some jam. And some other little strange red berry too. What a jamarama we are having this year Lav! Mr. Lav has no appreciation for the finer things in life. YOU.

DG

[Chillgirl]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Greenie thanks for all the links, for anyone interested in guided meditations I use lot a free meditation podcasts from itunes, my fav being this one from the Chorpa Center:-

The Chopra Center for Wellbeing

[greeneyes]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Thanks chill!

DG, I loved the speaker's prayer BTW!!

Hi 1967! Keep on it!

Said a prayer for Patty, thinking she was Mary's daughter.

[LVT25]

AF daily Monday 28 June

Good morning! Posted late yesterday, so no real news this morning. I will continue to keep your mum in my prayers Marshy and will pray for Mary's daughter as well. I haven't heard from my sis in awhile, and I guess in her case no news is usually good news. I do need to take a few minutes and give her a call though!

I've been thinking about my new af lifestyle, and how absolutely impossible it would be for me to keep up this busy, busy pace if I were still drinking. I guess the universe brought me to sobriety just in time.



I am still pretty excited about my garden and greenhouse. I am experimenting this year with what does best in there and hopefully it will extend my growing season since it is so late.

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