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I prayed for a puppy

March 20, 2012

A Child’s Prayer: “Dear God, thank You for the baby brother but what I prayed for was a puppy.” News Flash: I don’t always get what I want from God! I get God’s will for me. I so want to be like the willow tree, bending in the wind, accepting, accepting, and not fighting anyone [...]

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Gun shots = Fear

March 6, 2012

Well, hello there, Fear! Come on in and sit right down. Tomorrow I am the 1st witness for the prosecution in an attempted murder trial. Last winter, I heard shots and looked out to see 3 people dressed in hoodies wearing those white Scream movie masks running from my neighbor’s apartment. I called 911. It [...]

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Old notebooks

March 4, 2012

Today I found this in one of my old notebooks. I wrote this while learning Step 3, years ago. My sponsor had me write a prayer to my Higher Power. It’s good to read these things from time to time, looking back on my desire to “get” this program and stay sober, and see how [...]

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Courage, fear + trust

January 9, 2012

Coming to grips with Fear (Finding the courage) Fear, a universal human emotion, strikes each of us in different ways. The brave parachute jumper may be afraid of public speaking, and the brilliant orator may have a fear of flying. An alcoholic’s drinking is partly an attempt to cope with the feelings of fear. The [...]

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