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Parrot

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Maybe it’ll help someone as they face this mess:

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
 
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Parrot said:
Maybe it’ll help someone as they face this mess:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
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Very thoughtful. Hope wisdom is not in short supply these days.
 
great outlook
 
Amen
 
Great outlook. Ive noticed a lot of grumpiness setting in on folks on social media already. FB is an absolute disaster currently.
 
@Parrot, Great words to live by! Thanks for sharing. 🙏
 
Another reason why I love this place! Well said!🙏
 
I know this from NA.... not sure that’s how you know the serenity prayer as well.
Not being able to go to NA during this time has been tough, luckily they have virtual meetings over the phone! NA saved my life.

edit: I realize this isn’t NA, just wanted to say thanks. It just made me think how much I need it during a time like this. Thank you for that daily reminder.
 
WillP said:
I know this from NA.... not sure that’s how you know the serenity prayer as well.
Not being able to go to NA during this time has been tough, luckily they have virtual meetings over the phone! NA saved my life.
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It’s used in AA as well. Good for most things in life. Glad you have a virtual outlet.
 
Patience, grace, and compassion should guide all our thoughts. This sucks for everybody. We should be nice and keep tabs on each other.
 
WillP said:
I know this from NA.... not sure that’s how you know the serenity prayer as well.
Not being able to go to NA during this time has been tough, luckily they have virtual meetings over the phone! NA saved my life.
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AA is just as important to me. It is tough not having that place of comfort.
 
WillP said:
Ahhh yes makes sense. I just really needed this today. Who thought I’ve find the motivation to live just for today on THP. Love this place
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These are trying times, it is important to take care of yourself and others. Keep your chin up.
 
This place seems to be a place that people have been able to share and express, For the most part, without being crappy to others......its why i "THP"
 
Glad it works for you. Remaining calm is always a good attribute.
 
OLDPRO46 said:
Glad to see a lot of friends of Bill W on this site! Been a Friend of his for 33+ years "One day at a Time"
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I am hitting 15 years tomorrow. Seems like a totally different lifetime for me at this point. I still have reminders of my old life though, I lost a friend last week who never got control of her addiction and I saw it coming for a couple of years. I always offered help, but she couldn’t bring herself to it. I never take my time for granted and I am grateful for every day.
 
Danimal said:
I am hitting 15 years tomorrow. Seems like a totally different lifetime for me at this point. I still have reminders of my old life though, I lost a friend last week who never got control of her addiction and I saw it coming for a couple of years. I always offered help, but she couldn’t bring herself to it. I never take my time for granted and I am grateful for every day.
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That's for sure, Bud. Not for one minute will I think I'm cured. Too many examples thru my life to remind me that all I have is today.;)
 
Danimal said:
I am hitting 15 years tomorrow. Seems like a totally different lifetime for me at this point. I still have reminders of my old life though, I lost a friend last week who never got control of her addiction and I saw it coming for a couple of years. I always offered help, but she couldn’t bring herself to it. I never take my time for granted and I am grateful for every day.
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But for the grace of God, . . .

OLDPRO46 said:
That's for sure, Bud. Not for one minute will I think I'm cured. Too many examples thru my life to remind me that all I have is today.;)
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Ain’t that the truth.
 
Danimal said:
I am hitting 15 years tomorrow. Seems like a totally different lifetime for me at this point. I still have reminders of my old life though, I lost a friend last week who never got control of her addiction and I saw it coming for a couple of years. I always offered help, but she couldn’t bring herself to it. I never take my time for granted and I am grateful for every day.
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I lost an ex girlfriend in November to an overdose. It shook me so much. It made me want to get clean. I have 40 days now. I was on “maintenance” drugs for 3 years and this gave me the push to get off everything. Those 3 years have me life back but I never truly felt clean and sober. Which are 2 different things. Glad to see part of the community here living a happy clean life. I am excited for the future.
 
WillP said:
I lost an ex girlfriend in November to an overdose. It shook me so much. It made me want to get clean. I have 40 days now. I was on “maintenance” drugs for 3 years and this gave me the push to get off everything. Those 3 years have me life back but I never truly felt clean and sober. Which are 2 different things. Glad to see part of the community here living a happy clean life. I am excited for the future.
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I’ll say this the best way I know how.
“One Day at a Time” and “To Thine own self Be True”
 
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