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clanmama User is Offline
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05/05/2007 8:16 PM Alert 
 

Decisions

 

In dealing with other people remember the 3 C's. You didn't cause it, you can't control it and you can't cure it! ~ Lorna P.~

 

None of us lives in a vacuum. We all live in relational networks called systems. There are family systems, work systems, church systems. We are constantly surrounded by & interating with others. Some of those *others* have problems. Some of those closest to us have problems. Adult children often display an exaggerated sense of responsibility~as if they're responsible for those problems getting solved. With this in mind we set out to"fix" the other.

 

The fact is we didn't cause those problems nor can we control the problems of another, and we surely can't cure them.

 

Recovery is an intensely personal matter for us and for others. They will deal with their problems when they are ready and work as hard as they choose to overcome the problems they face.

 

 

Today, I will allow others the dignity of living as they wish to live.

 

Days Of Healing Days Of Joy

 

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05/07/2007 6:57 AM Alert 
((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) amazing how we pop in and find what we need, just WHEN we need it...ty di....

To a desolate person an act of kindness can be the difference between getting bitter and getting better..............
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05/07/2007 11:50 AM Alert 
I am so guilty of being an automatic 'fixer'. When I first came into recovery I couldn't even LISTEN. I have come a long way..but I am seeing that I almost always feel I NEED to give 'help', suggestions, direction, and worst of all opinions when they arent requested. I think this is because this was modeled for me as I grew up & I HATE it when I am not heard - to this day..even when I ask for it..so when I find myself doing this..the self hate starts. I remind myself that it is progress not perfection - I have come a long way. I have learned that this old idea gave me some sort of feeling of value. When I am at peace I am less likely to do it. But when I am tired, under a lot of stress or triggered, I go into autopilot and find myself doing it again. Awareness is the first step to change..I have to admit to and accept my errors in order to practice change...& try really hard not to beat the S#9T out of myself.. LOL (Hugs) Apoligies to all I have (or will) give 'advise' to..I am growing & practicing change

MIRACLES HAPPEN !!!

.. No HUMAN Power could have relieved me of ANYTHING !!!!!!! hugs!!
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05/07/2007 2:54 PM Alert 
Thanks for posting that clannmomma it made me go digging for my copy of  days of healing days of joy.someone gave it to me when i was in alateen I've always thought it was a cool book but i dont remember to read meditation books very often ,, 


"Someday I will be king over all this." simba
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