Acceptance

[Punkinhead75]

     "And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.  When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation- some fact of my life- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept  that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.  Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God's world by mistake.  Until I could accept my alcoholism , I could not stay sober; unless I accept life completely on life's terms, I cannot be happy.  I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes."

[gnarly_1]

good post .....how did I miss it the first time around...luve Laurel's response to

[ang_811]

did it help ya? everything ok?

[Punkinhead75]

I needed to read this again today.  Have a Good one everybody!!!!!

[ang_811]

Yup that's why I probally kept relapsing. I was reminded how it felt to b numb and not feel. Then after talking with my counselor i realized that I need to exercise my demons and not run away. Not to b afraid.  
I'm starting to accept the facts n my life. It's a much healthier way to do stuff.!! Plus I'm happier this way.

[IBKleen]

Thanks Punkin. I read that one a lot in the Big Book and now if I can just learn to live it....

[Punkinhead75]

Thanks for sharing and being honest.I was told I suffer from a spiritual malady and used alcohol and drugs to feel better or just plain old not feel at all.  Today I am grateful for a way out.  All I had to do was accept the facts about myself and be willing to live according to a few simple steps.  Glad you are all here supporting one another.

[ang_811]

Great post I'm glad u post this. I'm learning to accept the fact that I was a pill addict! I think the reason I have relapsed a few times n the past month is because I wasn't n accpetance! I'm slowly getting there. But it's really helping to k ow that I have to learn to deal with things sober no matte what the issue is.  I was waiting for something to happen and when it didn't I got bored with life and started using alcohol then it led me back to the pills! Now I'm thinking differently! I have to accept life  on life terms! I have to Do it sober!!!!! I'm happier this way!
Great post

[CorruptionCandy]

Wow, that really reads well, it's a deep insight, but you also found the words to get it across. I really appreciate this post cause it's a 100% truthful. thank you.

[dominosarah]

Take what you want here and leave the rest.  Dont let someones comments affect you.  That is giving them the control and the power.  You take back the control.........mp

[gizzy32]

Football not making me crave MP, I think it hit reading a couple posts from 2 idiots lol, but like you say, we are only in control of us and I agree so much. Don't worry it's not bad, just those stupid thoughts ya know. I won't let it grow. Reading posts helps 99% of time so no worries, I am fine:) Just being a man ***** right now haha. My Bills and your Raiders suck tho. Delete my note to you today on how I thought the Raiders were gonna do good this year, LOL, just kidding.

[dominosarah]

If you are in a situation where it is making you mad gizzy then walk away for awhile.  Football isnt worth the cravings.....

[gizzy32]

Another good post, thank you. Your right, life on life's terms. I find myself starting to crave now all of a sudden so I am reading posts and watching football so this craving don't grow, but football is pis sing me off today lol. Take care:)

[dominosarah]

Amen to this....

It isnt always easy hearing what we NEED to hear.  I have to work on this one quite often!!