If we allow a distroted thought to lodge in our minds, we are in danger of reverting to past ways. Therefore, we must dispel such thoughts at once by putting constructive thought in their place. We remember that the turmoil of the past is disastrous for us. We remember that one step backward can lead to miseryand defeat. Determine not to take the risk. Fill your mind with constructive thoughts. Concentrate on the peace of your newfound rationality. Am I keeping my thoughts constructive?

Always seek to set aside the values of the world that seem wrong and try to judge only by those values that seem right to you. Do not seek the praise and notice of others. Be one who, though sometimes scoffed at, has the serenity and peace of mind that they may never know.

I pray that I may not heed too much the judgment of others. I pray that I may judge by the values that are right and true.

That is great, I just came from a meeting and the topic was about the gifts we recieve. I am having a time using this site and had hoped to find many here however looks like it's a process another gift in recovery.

Be kind to yourelf,

Wendy

I pray as well, I wrote a letter to my lord

My dear lord, please have mercy on me
release me from these chains of addiction
and let my spirit free
is it possible to deceive
for the remaining time you've granted me on this earth
or can you give me a second chance
a cleansing. a rebirth
I have no one to turn to, but you lord
without risking the loss of my child
only you know she has a good life
and never wakes up without a smile
but she too will soon grow older
I only pray she'll never catch on
to see this emptiness and sorrow
in this separate part of me that's gone wrong
I can't believe how long I've been functioning
and not a single person has a clue
so I write to the only person that knows the truth
and still loves me
Lord I write to you
so if you get this letter
I beg you, have mercy on me
release this monster that hides in the closet
and let this soul be free
All my love,
one of your lost children