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March 10 
I am open and willing to take a step forward in a new direction.
I am no longer allowing myself to stay stuck
by old thoughts and feelings.
This new place is exciting and energizing.
written by ~ Ruth Fishel
"Time for Joy" 
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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Just for Today*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Surrender

I feel like a child lost in a crowd, my mind is spinning,
my thoughts are running wild.
I think about leaving, I think about running
This disease of mine is so very cunning.
It’s talking to me, it’s telling me lies
It says it would be o.k. to say but good-byes.
But what will I do, and what will I say
When I have to admit that I ran away?
I could run back to the drug I thought was my friend,
But then I’d become a failure all over again.
As I sit and I think, I start to remember,
It was said in the rooms that I had to surrender.
So I get on my knees and I pray and pray,
Please dear Lord, just get me through another day!

Karen B.
Annapolis, MD.
6/8/01

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~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*No Matter What*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

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Just For Today 
March 10                                Our Own Recovery

"The steps are our solution. They are our survival kit They are
our defense against addiction, a deadly disease. Our steps are
the principles that make our recovery possible." Basic Text, p. 19

There's lots to like in Narcotics Anonymous. The meetings, for one, are
great. We get to see our friends, hear some inspiring stories, share
some practical experience, maybe even hook up with our sponsor. The
campouts, the conventions, the dances are all wonderful, clean fun in the
company of other recovering addicts. But the heart of our recovery
program is the Twelve Steps—in fact, they are the program!

We've heard it said that we can't stay clean by osmosis—in other words,
we can't just attend meetings, no matter how many, and expect to
breathe recovery in through the pores of our skin. Recovery, as another
saying goes, is an inside job. And the tools we use in working that
"inside job" are the Twelve Steps. Hearing endlessly about acceptance
is one thing; working the First Step for ourselves is something very
different. Stories about making amends may be inspiring, yet nothing will
give us the freedom from remorse that taking the Ninth Step ourselves
will give. The same applies to all twelve steps.

There's much to appreciate about NA, but to get the most from our
recovery we must work the Twelve Steps for ourselves.

Just for today: I want everything my personal program has to offer. I will
work the steps for myself.

Just For Today Daily Meditation is the property of Narcotics Anonymous ©
1991 by World Service Office Inc.

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A Unique Stability

Where does A.A. get its direction? . . . These practical folk then read
Tradition Two, and learn that the sole authority in A.A. is a loving God as
He may express Himself in the group conscience.  .  .  .  The elder
statesman is the one who sees the wisdom of the group's decision, who holds
no resentment over his reduced status, whose judgment, fortified by
considerable experience, is sound, and who is willing to sit quietly on the
sidelines patiently awaiting developments.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp.  132, 135

Into the fabric of recovery from alcoholism are woven the Twelve Steps and
the Twelve Traditions.  As my recovery progressed, I realized that the new
mantle was tailor-made for me.  The elders of the group gently offered
suggestions when change seemed impossible.  Everyone's shared experiences
became the substance for treasured friendships.  I know that the Fellowship
is ready and equipped to aid each suffering alcoholic at all crossroads in
life.  In a world beset by many problems, I find this assurance a unique
stability.  I cherish the gift of sobriety.  I offer God my gratitude for
the strength I receive in a Fellowship that truly exists for the good of
all members.

Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
Daily Reflection In Loving Memory Of Scott Reeves

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Twenty-Four Hours A Day by Hazelden/ March 10th

A.A. Thought for the Day

We also strengthen our faith by working with
other alcoholics and finding that we can do
nothing ourselves to help them, except to tell
them our own story of how we found the way out.
If the other person is helped, its by the grace
of God and not by what we do or say.  Our own
faith is strengthened when we see another
\alcoholic find sobriety by turning to God.  And
finally we strengthen our faith by having quiet
times every morning.  Do I ask God in this quiet
time for the strength to stay sober this day?

Meditation for the Day

My five senses are my means of communication
with the material world.  They are the links
between my physical life and the material
manifestations around me.  But I must sever
all connections with the material world when I
wish to hold communion with the Great Spirit of
the universe.  I have to hush my mind and bid all
my senses be still, before I can become attuned
to receive the music of the heavenly spheres.

Prayer for the Day
I pray that I may get my spirit in tune with the
Spirit of the universe.  I pray that through faith
and communion with Him I may receive the strength
I need.

"Twenty-Four Hours A Day" is a © Copyrighted book of
Hazelden Foundation.  No portion of this publication may
be reproduced in any manner without the written
permission of Hazelden.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Work The Steps*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Today's Thought
MARCH 10

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go.
Melody Beattie ©

Living with Families

    I was forty-six years old before I finally admitted to myself and
someone else that my grandfather always managed to make me feel guilty,
angry, and controlled.
    --Anonymous

We may love and care about our family very much. Family members may love and
care about us. But interacting with some members may be a real trigger to
our codependency - sometimes to a deep abyss of shame, rage, anger, guilt,
and helplessness.

It can be difficult to achieve detachment, or an emotional level, with
certain family members. It can be difficult to separate their issues from
ours. It can be difficult to own our power.

Difficult, but not impossible.

The first step is awareness and acceptance - simple acknowledgment, without
guilt, of our feelings and thoughts. We do not have to blame our family
members. We do not have to blame or shame ourselves. Acceptance is the goal
- acceptance and freedom to choose what we want and need to do to take care
of ourselves with that person. We can become free of the patterns of the
past. We are recovering. Progress is the goal.

Today, Higher Power, help me be patient with myself as I learn how to apply
recovery behaviors with family members. Help me strive today for awareness
and acceptance.

©1990, Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved. No portion of this
publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission
of the publisher.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*You Are A Miracle*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Moving Beyond The Fear Of Success

A Conversation with James Redfield

The Dance of Anger , Harriet Lerner


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Keep It Simple*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I Choose Joy

I choose the path of joy.

I am now willing to release struggle,
and embrace the path of joy.

I relax my body.

I bring relaxation
into my face, head, and neck.

I adjust my posture
so that energy flows easily through me.

I allow my emotions
to grow quiet and calm.

My mind is now becoming serene.
I am at peace with the world.

As I breathe in, I draw in light.

As I breathe out,
I release any thoughts or feelings
I do not want.

I feel the light of my soul all around me,
embracing me with its love.
I expand into the light of my soul.

My soul sings a song of joy.
I draw my soul's joy into my being.

I draw my soul's joy
into the cells of my body.

I draw my soul's joy into my emotions.
I draw my soul's joy into my thoughts.

I sound a note of joy
that reverberates throughout my being.

I think of an area of my life
in which I would like more joy.

As I think of this area of my life,
I ask my soul to permeate this area
with its note of joy.

I affirm that I can release anything
in this area of my life
that does not bring me joy.

I ask my soul to assist me
in releasing any thoughts,
emotions,
attitudes,
and behaviors
that do not contribute to
my having a joyful life.

I believe that I can have joy in this
and in every area of my life.

I open to and experience joy now.

I am aware of my inner being
throughout the day.

I connect with my soul often,
and as I do,
I draw in its joy.

Joy becomes the keynote of my life.

Meditation by Orin and DaBen

About The Authors:
This meditation was "given" by Orin and DaBen, both timeless beings of love
and light, channeled by Sanaya Roman and Duane Packer. For a free
subscription to their newsletter which includes messages from Orin and
DaBen, write to: LuminEssence, P.O. Box 1310, Medford, OR 97501. Phone:
541-770-6700. Visit their website at www.orindaben.com This meditation is
reprinted from their website with permission.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*One Day At A Time*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Nudge The Balance

"A 91-year-old woman died after living a very long dignified life.  When she
met God, she asked Him something that had really bothered her for a very
long time.  "If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created
equal, why do people treat each other so badly?"

God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson to
teach us.  It is only through these lessons that we learn about life, people
and our relationships with God.

This confused the woman, so God began to explain:

"When someone lies to you, it teaches you that things are not always what
they seem.  The truth is often far beneath the surface.  Look beyond the
masks people wear if you want to know what is in their hearts.  Remove your
own masks to let people know who you really are.

When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever.  Always
appreciate what you have.  You never know when you might lose it.  Never
take your friends or family for granted, because today and sometimes only
this very moment is the only guarantee you may have.

When someone inflicts injury upon you, it teaches you that the human state
is a very fragile one.  Protect and take care of your body as best as you
can, it's the one thing that you are sure to have forever.

When someone mocks you, it teaches you that no two people are alike.  When
you encounter people who are different from you, do not judge them by how
they look or act, instead base it on the contents of what is in their
hearts.

When someone breaks your heart, it teaches you that loving someone does not
always mean that the person will love you back.  But don't turn your back on
love, because when you find the right person, the joy that one person brings
you will make up for all of your past hurts.  Times a thousand fold.

When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches you that everyone makes
mistakes.  When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is
forgive the offender without pretense.  Forgiving those who have hurt us is
often the most difficult and painful of life's experiences, but it is also
the most courageous thing a person can do.

When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches you that resisting
temptation is Man's greatest challenge.  Be vigilant in your resistance
against all temptations.  By doing so, you will be rewarded with an enduring
sense of satisfaction far greater than the temporary pleasure by which you
were tempted.

When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of all evil.
Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty they may be.  Do
not feel guilty about your success, but never let an obsession with
achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent activities.

When someone ridicules you, it teaches you that nobody is perfect.  Accept
people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws.  Do not ever reject
someone for imperfections over which they have no control."

Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became concerned that there
are no lessons to be learned from man's good deeds. God replied that Man's
capacity to love is the greatest gift He has.  At the root of kindness and
love, and each act of love also teaches us a lesson.  The woman's curiosity
deepened.  God, once again began to explain:

"When someone loves us, it teaches us love, kindness, charity, honesty,
humility, forgiveness, acceptance, and all of these can counteract all the
evil in the world.  For every good deed, there is one evil deed.  Man alone
has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but because the
lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is too often abused.

When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence,
consider what your lesson will be.  Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of
reality?  When you die, will your life have resulted in more loving or more
hurting?  More comfort or more pain?  More joy or more sadness?  Each one of
us has the power over the balance of the love in the world.  Use it wisely!"

Don't miss an opportunity to tilt the seesaw in the right direction!  This
is a story you may want to pass on to those you love and those you have
hurt, and those that have hurt you.  Hopefully with each person that
receives this, there will be a great deal more love to nudge the balance!"

Anonymous

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*First Things First*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Acceptance

Acceptance means that you
can find the serenity within
to let go of the past
with its mistakes and regrets,
and move into the future
with a new perspective,
appreciating the opportunity
to take a second chance.

Acceptance means you'll find
security again
when difficult times come
into your life,
and comfort to relieve any pain.
You'll find new dreams, fresh hopes,
and forgiveness of the heart.

Acceptance does not mean
that you will always be perfect.
It simply means that
you'll always overcome imperfection.

Acceptance is the road to peace -
letting go of the worst,
holding on to the best,
and finding the hope inside
that continues throughout life.

Acceptance
is the heart's best defense,
love's greatest asset,
and the easiest way
to keep on believing
in yourself and others.

Poem by Regina Hill

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Easy Does It*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 True story from Orange County: A man goes to a party
and has too much to drink. His friends plead with him to
let them take him home. He says no - he only lives a mile
away. About five blocks from the party the police pull him
over for weaving and ask him to get out of the car and
walk the line. Just as he starts, the police radio blares
out a notice of a robbery taking place in a house just a
block away. The police tell the party animal to stay put,
they will be right back - and they run down the street
to the robbery. The guy waits and waits and finally decides
to drive home. When he gets there, he tells his wife he is
going to bed, and to tell anyone who might come looking for
him that he has the flu and has been in bed all day. A few
hours later the police knock on the door. They ask if Mr. X
lives there and his wife says yes. They ask to see him and
she replies that he is in bed with the flu and has been so all
day. The police have his driver's license. They ask to see his
car and she asks why. They insist on seeing his car, so she
takes them to the garage and opens the door where they find:
the police car, lights still flashing. This true story was told
by the driver at his first AA meeting, according to the
newspaper account.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Live And Let Live*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Choices 

Sobriety has taught me that "Just for today" I have Freedom of choice.
Freedom to choose to: OR Freedom to choose to:

Drink......OR......Not Drink
Stay Sick......OR......Get Well
Live in the Past......OR......Live in the Today
Stay Irresponsible......OR......Learn to Accept Responsibility
Deny......OR......Accept
React......OR......Think and Act
Go It Alone......OR......Seek Help
Be Dishonest......OR......Truthful
Feel Self Pity......OR......Live Gratitude
Have Fear......OR......Have Faith
Swear......OR......Have Prayer
Suffer Humiliation......OR......Seek Humility
Try and Change Others......OR......Change Myself
Analyze Everything......OR......Utilize the Steps
Feel Guilt......OR......Seek Forgiveness
Dwell on the Negative......OR......Live the Positive
Vegetate......OR......Grow
Be Impatient......OR......Learn Patience
Be Judgmental......OR......Be Tolerant of Others
Be Sad......OR......Be Happy
Be Disrespectful of Others......OR......Treat All With Courtesy, Dignity and
Respect
Be Lonely......OR......Be a Friend
Procrastinate......OR......Do It Now
Complicate......OR......Simplify
Be a Slave to the Bottle......OR......Be Free to Be Me
Die a Slow Death......OR......Live a Full Life
Be Selfish......OR......Caring
Hoard......OR......Share of Myself
Lust......OR......Love
Be Shattered......OR......Whole
Believe in No-One......OR.......Believe in God

Thank You God for the Choices You Give to Me

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Keep The Focus On You*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I drank till there was no tomorrow
woke up every day in sorrow.
My life didn't start,
till the lord touched my heart.
And I've so much to live for tomorrow

Kenneth Bruce Klein

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Let God and Let Go*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.
Henri L. Bergson

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Come*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

We are each of us angels with only one wing;
And we can fly, only by embracing one another.
Luciano de Crescenzo

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Come To*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you,
they're supposed to help you discover who you are.
Bernice Johnson Reagon

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Come To Believe*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

The difficulties we experience always
illuminate the lessons we need most.
Unknown

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Look For The Beauty*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I didn't come in here brimming with honesty,
I just had a desire to stop using.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Today Is A Gift*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

You can be dishonest by not saying a word
and withholding information.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Keep Stepping*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

I needed to hear the honesty of others,
so that I could learn to be honest with myself.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Stay In The Light*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

HOW does it work?
It works just fine.
If it works, don't fix it.
It works if you work it and
it works if you don't, it just wont work for you.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Take A Moment To GIVE (NO COST)*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

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Track Your Impact in GIVING

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*One Promise, Many Gifts*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

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