December Determination ~ week 4
Interesting discussion, Kas. What animal would I like to be? I have always though I would like to be a horse, but I would want to be a wild horse, not domesticated!
Rustop, I?m going to try to be more regular at posting in 2013 too.
Catbuddy, being kind to yourself is not easy at first, but with practice you?ll manage it and you will find that it pays off. Definitely better than the old form of stress relief!! Much healthier.
Rusty, thanks for answering my questions about your party. Did you feel you had to make any explanations as to why you weren?t joining them in the wine or do they know you have made a conscious decision not to drink? Also, I like your resolution to stop thinking the worst when faced with an upcoming situation. I need to practice that, too. It reminded me of the line from the Desiderata:
"Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself."
TDN, wise decision about sticking with maintaining your sobriety as you resolution. It is definitely enough!
Chill, 2012 was a year of many changes for you! I hope for you that this year is calm and peaceful. I think I will do as you did and reflect on the year?s events month by month.
Lav, That quote from Helen Keller is a good one. But honestly sometimes it is hard to choose to be happy! However, if Helen Keller could do it in spite of all her challenges, then surely I can take a crack at it as often as needed!
We'll be ringing in the new year at home and af. Happy New Year!!
Interesting discussion, Kas. What animal would I like to be? I have always though I would like to be a horse, but I would want to be a wild horse, not domesticated!
Rustop, I?m going to try to be more regular at posting in 2013 too.
Catbuddy, being kind to yourself is not easy at first, but with practice you?ll manage it and you will find that it pays off. Definitely better than the old form of stress relief!! Much healthier.
Rusty, thanks for answering my questions about your party. Did you feel you had to make any explanations as to why you weren?t joining them in the wine or do they know you have made a conscious decision not to drink? Also, I like your resolution to stop thinking the worst when faced with an upcoming situation. I need to practice that, too. It reminded me of the line from the Desiderata:
"Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself."
TDN, wise decision about sticking with maintaining your sobriety as you resolution. It is definitely enough!
Chill, 2012 was a year of many changes for you! I hope for you that this year is calm and peaceful. I think I will do as you did and reflect on the year?s events month by month.
Lav, That quote from Helen Keller is a good one. But honestly sometimes it is hard to choose to be happy! However, if Helen Keller could do it in spite of all her challenges, then surely I can take a crack at it as often as needed!
We'll be ringing in the new year at home and af. Happy New Year!!
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