Focused February - Week 4

[Chillgirl]

Focused February - Week 4

Good morning Star
Im happy to hear you are feeling good. Sleep is one of my new found AF pleasures. The old pattern used to be waking up in the wee small hours somewhere between sobering up and hungover, full of regret and anxiety over the night before, tossing and turning, mind in turmoil, stressing over how I would cope with the day ahead. I NEVER want to experience that again in my whole life.

Can I just reiterate how healthy and happy the crowd looked at the weekend. These are people who have had serious AL addictions and many other life struggles who have all made it out the other side. It CAN be done and the rewards are incredible. Please believe me when I say, if we can do it..... Anyone can

[Rusty]

Focused February - Week 4

Good Monday Morning Focused Friends,

Our last day of focus!:H Wow....this has been a busy thread!

Lav, congratulations on your new granddaughter! Lily Marie is a fitting name for a baby so femine and delicate. And YOU are so attractive! You have the kind of face that breathes radiance and self-peace, and the kind that people are instantly attracted to....and I absolutely see what a comforting nurse you were when you worked full-time. And, we never get tired of the baby talk....I don't have kids so I happily live vicariously through you.

Dill-thank you for that lovely quote. I have struggled to be happy with myself. It's gotten easier with age. I printed that quote and it's in your file.

John-when you said you had 70s and 80s music on your Ipod then I think we should compare songs and artists because that is exactly what's on mine, too! Congratulations on your 10.5 run! You are amazing. And oh, that story about your friend who got the new heart and still drinks like a fish. UNACCEPTABLE! It reminds me of the actor, Larry Hagman, a longtime alcoholic who got a new liver (no, he didn't have to wait, either!) and then started drinking again. What a waste!

Chill-I'm glad you had fun with the gang. You sound energetic as ever.

Rebirth-great to see you. I have missed you! Uh, er, the Billy Banks DVD is out of the cellophane. I know, I know....I've ditched Billy now that I have a personal trainer.

Mr.G-ACTION-spot on! When I was drinking, oh yeah, INACTION was the theme. GRRRR! No more! I live my life with joy and vigor.

Star-you truly are a star in my eyes. You always post with so much thought and I just love that. If you ever left this thread....I would hound you until you came back.:l You asked about supplements and if I'm taking any and the answer is YES. I get them from my doctor and they're called Pure Encapsulations....all natural, not prescription, but you cannot order them without going through your dr. I have the vitamins, the Best Rest formula (wonderful sleep aid), and the Pure Weigh for weight loss. They all seem to work for me. Good luck, too, with the potential job opportunity.

Papmom-your taxes are done! Bravo! Good for you for getting $300 back.

Hi Piper- Loved the birthday cake. You certainly are talented. Good for you to focus on an AF March. The same is for me. Your niece is so lucky to have you in her life!

Jolie-I echo what everyone else has said.....you can't get those years back, but I emphathize with you.....I've done lots of soul searching the last 9 months (I have been drunkfree and hangover free since May 28th, 2010, but not a 100% AF) and I still cry about the misery I caused, but that's part of the healing process. Before, I thought the answer was to drown myself in booze. No more.

Dew-a very belated CONGRATULATIONS on your 6 months AF! You are a joy to have with us. Here's to 6 more months!:goodjob:

Shout out to Rustop, Sooty, LBH, Shelley, Cyntree, Cassia, mg72, SDlovespackers, and anyone I may have missed.....have a wonderful AF Monday!

[dill]

Focused February - Week 4

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” ~Zig Ziglar

Star, thanks for the reminder about the positives of AF: "feeling healthy, no regrets, and sleeping like a rock". So true. Some days you wake up even after a good night's sleep and yet wonder if you have the fight in you for another day. It's good to remind yourself of why the sleep was so good and why you're feeling so good. It's so easy to feel good because of being AF, then become overly confident because of all the positives, then to lose focus and find a bottle in your hand. I thank you for your reminder this morning Star, because I believe it gave me the gentle push to look for motivation, focus and stregnth for this day, the last day of February.

You all responded so positively to my mention of taking a trip to visit my daughter in New Orleans. Thanks for commenting. The thing is that as much as I am looking forward to the trip, I am dreading it. Star mentioned the drunken behavior surrounding Mardi Gras. Well, I have strong associations with drinking and New Orleans, both pleasant and unpleasant. It will be an absolute challenge for me.

Sorry to be so self-centered today. I do wish you all well and pray we all find what we need to keep moving forward "to the light".

CYNTREE, Where are you?

[Rusty]

Focused February - Week 4

Dill,

I forgot to mention your trip to NO, and I so understand how you can have some angst about it. However, I think just the fact that during Mardi Gras people act like drunken and horribly crude slobs....it might reinforce your desire to be AF. Plus, you have the support of Mr. Dill. Imagine what it would be like if he drank? You are never self-centered, my dear. I don't think you're capable of being self-centered. I loved your quote this morning. It made me laugh.

Cyntree-yes, check in please! Let us know how the move went and if you're adjusting ok. We miss you!!!

[Lavande]

Focused February - Week 4

Good morning Focused Ones
Can not believe the end of the month is here - YAY! I spotted the tips of my early tulips breaking ground yesterday

Dill, spill it all out here! All anxieties need to be dumped here so we can help sort them! I honestly think if I was going to NO this time of year I would do so with the premise (privately, in my own head) that I am sick therefore I can not drink AL. I would repeat that to myself over & over until it was firmly planted in my mind.......just as an assurance. Give that some thought, maybe that would work for you too

Woke up to a good dose of farm fog here! Dill, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. All this surrounding farmland, no buildings & concrete make for a lot of fog.

Chill, so nice you enjoyed your weekend

John, speaking of 70's music......I recently purchased some Marshall Tucker Band, Pure Prarie League, etc. My cockatiel sits & sings right along :H

Greetings to everyone today & hope everyone has a fantastic AF Monday.
My daughter & granddaughter will be leaving the hospital this afternoon, can't wait to see them

Lav

[sooty]

Focused February - Week 4

Afternoon gang. Lav may I add my congratulations to the list - Lily is beautiful, I am sure she will bring much joy to your family.

Chill I am so envious of you meeting with MWOers - I'm so glad you had a fantastic time.

A quick post from me so forgive me for not mentioning everyone else - I'd be here all day if I tried ...and I've got to go out in about 10 minutes!

I promise to be here more in March.

Take care everyone
love Sooty

[Lavande]

Focused February - Week 4

Here's a bit from the 'Energy Man' newsletter from Dr Sue Morter - Says a lot I think

Once Upon a Thought, There Was a Time

Time is a measure of how much resistance you have to allowing a new thought to be real for you. And interestingly, if you had no thoughts in any given moment, you would be closer to the Divine Truth than any other moment, ever.
Hmmmm...kinda builds a case for meditation doesn't it? Lucid, Awake and not thinking. And then maybe for dessert, you could let go of a few old crusty thought patterns and notice how time stands while you enjoy your Divinity.

Hi there Sooty!

[Dewdrop]

Focused February - Week 4

It's a very quick flyby for me tonight, it's been a long, busy day and I am tired (and its only Monday :upset so I am heading off for a soak in the bath and a good book, possibly a relaxation tape to nod me off to sleep. I've some lovely lavender and geranium bath oil that does make me sleepy so I'll be liberal with it tonight.

Well that's February closing its door and we are welcoming in March with the spring flowers and lighter nights and the opportunity to move forward to a fresh start. I'm sure that there is a link with our emotions and the weather and as the sun starts to appear the dark moods disappear. I only know that I am glad we are leaving winter behind and looking forward to getting outside and walking more.

Have a lovely evening everyone.

Dewdrop :h

[Lavande]

Focused February - Week 4

Lavande;1067629 wrote: Here's a bit from the 'Energy Man' newsletter from Dr Sue Morter - Says a lot I think

Once Upon a Thought, There Was a Time

Time is a measure of how much resistance you have to allowing a new thought to be real for you. And interestingly, if you had no thoughts in any given moment, you would be closer to the Divine Truth than any other moment, ever.
Hmmmm...kinda builds a case for meditation doesn't it? Lucid, Awake and not thinking. And then maybe for dessert, you could let go of a few old crusty thought patterns and notice how time stands while you enjoy your Divinity.

Hi there Sooty!