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fibiray:



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PostPosted: 30 Apr 2005 07:17 pm Post subject: Happy in Recovery Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
The aim of AA is not sobriety but happy sobriety. The most effective and incidentally the soberest group, is the happiest group. It is possible that you can't speak at meetings, maybe you are not in a position to carry the message, but you can and should show your happy sobriety in the radiance of a smile. it is our only advertisement and it should outshine in brilliance the gaudiest of neon signs. The poor guy still in the gutter isn't interested in your sobriety, he's interested in the price of another drink. He is however, very much interested in happiness. It's what he has been looking for all his life and thought he could buy it by the fifth.
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I didn't get sober to have a second rate existance, I already had that in drinking. I heard an older sober member once say that the program needs to offer us more than what drinking had to offer in it's manageable times. God and the program has certainly done that and while I am not a millionaire, or have the top paying job, I am happy and contented with what I do have and I am grateful for that. It was the serenity of the older sober members that had attracted me to aa in the first place. If I had seen someone who was suppose to be in recovery getting into fights and arguements then I would not have bothered, as I could do plenty of that in the pubs or better just stay home with my mother.(he he)
I am growing and learning and I have a love of life that I have never had.

chow chow cheer
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scots bill:



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fibray hi
i agree sobriety is to be enjoyed not enjured.
loje in recovery BILL grin coffee hug good night
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bluidkiti
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I know at the end of my drinking I was more than tired and disgusted with my life. I was tired of being a drunk and being lonely and miserable. I wanted a better life than what I had drinking. I have found a better life with God, AA, the fellowship, family and friends since I stopped drinking. Like you fibiray, I am happy and content and feel very blessed and grateful to have the life I do today. Very Happy
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Fibiray
Great post. When my drinking days ended, I went through a period where I actually grieved the loss of alcohol in my life. I really didn't think I would ever laugh or feel joy again.

Gradually, my HP guided me to a life I like and enjoy. My wonderful husband and I laugh every day and I am content with where I am. Regaining the sense of awe and wonder in life is something I am grateful for each new sober day. angel angel
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PostPosted: 02 May 2005 06:01 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
ok Very Happy grin

Thanks for sharing Fibiray.

Pg. 132 big book. 17 lines down 17 lines up two words in on each side exactly the middle of the page.((( We absolutly insist on enjoying life.)))
Taht is how I try to live my life today, Today I keep a positive attitude and keep a smile on my face. Thanks to the freedom from drinking the program has givin me.
I used to stay miserable all the time, I was always a real quiet persson and an introvert in social situations. Today I just do my best to have fun and enjoy my sobriety and enjoy life.

Smile ((( Smile you can brighten someones day !! )))

With much love your friend in recovery. hug

Alex
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PostPosted: 02 May 2005 07:11 am Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
grin Good Morning Group, Happiness in soberity for me comes from the friendships I have made over the years with others who have been on this same journey. My friend Lon is coming from LA today to take care of my home and dogs + keep and eye on my mother so I can go do Barbara's service and not be worried the whole time. I met Lon when I was first getting sober he was and active member in what became my home group. We are so different but in ways so much alike. he takes his recovery very serious and has a big heart. I trust him with my life. This makes me very happy. I have some friends that still drink and use but I don't trust them the same way. There good people but I don't connect on the same level. Our core values are different. My core values make me happy with who I am today. I'm no saint but my heart is in the right place.
I get weird look's from people when they find out that my wife died 2 months ago and I'm laughing oh well. I'm not laughing at the loss I'm laughing at how strange life is and what people do. The stupid stuff I still do. Laughing hug
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cassie:
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John
Laughter is as much a part of the healing process in grief as tears. angel I know this from experience. And you know that as loving and generous a person as Barbara would not want you walking around this earth without the joy of laughter. If people give you weird looks, well - IMHO, that is their problem. hug angel
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PostPosted: 02 May 2005 02:57 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Edit/Delete this post Delete this post View IP address of poster
sboriety verses contented sobriety! Yes, a big difference. Took me years in recovery to learn what serenity is all about. Serenity is living at peace with unsolved problems. Today, this day, definitely have unsolved problem but i am content. Thanks to God. I may not be finding much to laugh about right now but i am content. God is truly taking care of me.
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Jan, pray pray pray hug angel hug My prayers are with you.