No Really...
Just for today, ask yourself, do I really need to react, act or change something that isn't broken?
Monday, August 6, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Walk outside of your comfort zone. See a new sight. Leave your thoughts and go somewhere in the world that makes you uncomfortable. It is only through CHANGING our perspective that we find emotional freedom and truth.
Just for today, leave your comfort zone. See something that makes you rethink your perspective.
Just for today, leave your comfort zone. See something that makes you rethink your perspective.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
I have this little part of myself -call it the addict or just a character defect or Tom if you want, it is just a part-that always wants to run away. I want to run to India one week and Missoula, Montana the next. This part thrives on freedom, but then as soon as a potential opportunity arises to capitalize on this supposed freedom, I want to run right back to my comfort zone.....
Just for today, remember that true freedom comes from the inside out. No location, no move, no job will ever help you acquire the freedom you seek...sit down and practice acceptance and gratitude for what you have today and you will miraculously feel free.
Just for today, remember that true freedom comes from the inside out. No location, no move, no job will ever help you acquire the freedom you seek...sit down and practice acceptance and gratitude for what you have today and you will miraculously feel free.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Listen....
to the words of another who is wiser than you-
to the sound of the universe asking you to dream bigger than you ever dared to dream...
Just for today, believe that your world can be bigger than the limitations of your imagination...only if you listen to what is calling you to its direction...
to the words of another who is wiser than you-
to the sound of the universe asking you to dream bigger than you ever dared to dream...
Just for today, believe that your world can be bigger than the limitations of your imagination...only if you listen to what is calling you to its direction...
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Let Go
So, the people around you aren't doing what you, in your little, limited mind are demanding them to do? Well, go figure..good reminder that all of our minds are limited by our own experience and most of our minds are limited by our diseases inclinations...
Just for today, let another person wallow in their misery or take the "wrong" turn as you deem it; and, remember, if you had such great ideas about what life was supposed to be like, perhaps you wouldn't have asked for help staying sober:) Good reminder for me today too!
Just for today, let another person wallow in their misery or take the "wrong" turn as you deem it; and, remember, if you had such great ideas about what life was supposed to be like, perhaps you wouldn't have asked for help staying sober:) Good reminder for me today too!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Step out of Your Comfort Zone
Meet someone new. Talk to someone you usually ignore. Smile if you usually frown..
even if only for a split second.
Recovery is about pliability. Pliability leads to findings beyond your highest expectations.
Just for Today, don't be afraid to step outside the lines.
even if only for a split second.
Recovery is about pliability. Pliability leads to findings beyond your highest expectations.
Just for Today, don't be afraid to step outside the lines.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Sober Tips
Today's Challenge:
Check out my lifetips substance abuse answers at http://substanceabuse.lifetips.com/.
And, better, yet, if you or someone you know has a question, ask it:)
Check out my lifetips substance abuse answers at http://substanceabuse.lifetips.com/.
And, better, yet, if you or someone you know has a question, ask it:)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Why Not Hope for the Best?
A wise person once told me,
"You know, Blythe, there is a 50% chance that things could actually go right instead of wrong...."
Do you tend to focus on the chance that things won't go well, when the chance is equally as strong that it WILL go well?
Just for today, plan on things going your way for a change. You just might be surprised at the results....
"You know, Blythe, there is a 50% chance that things could actually go right instead of wrong...."
Do you tend to focus on the chance that things won't go well, when the chance is equally as strong that it WILL go well?
Just for today, plan on things going your way for a change. You just might be surprised at the results....
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, October 11, 2010
Knowledge is...
Unless you are willing to let go...without reservation, knowledge is useless.
In fact, knowledge without admission of humility simply builds unpenetrable walls.
Just for today, admit you don't know something.
In fact, knowledge without admission of humility simply builds unpenetrable walls.
Just for today, admit you don't know something.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Here is a Novel Ideal
Keep your mouth shut.
That's right..
How often do we try to insert ourseleves in other people's journeys...not only is this bad for their recovery, it is bad for ours!
Focusing on others is a way to avoid self-discovery and growth.
Just for today, don't miss an opportunity to refrain from talking.
That's right..
How often do we try to insert ourseleves in other people's journeys...not only is this bad for their recovery, it is bad for ours!
Focusing on others is a way to avoid self-discovery and growth.
Just for today, don't miss an opportunity to refrain from talking.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Smile
Let someone else see you smile today..
it melts the adversity in the world.
Just for today, be nice.
it melts the adversity in the world.
Just for today, be nice.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Move Your Feet
Prayer without action is futile.
At least when it comes to the recovering brain.
God can only help those who are willing to put their feet where their brains need to be.
Just for Today, stop waiting for your brain to change while you are locked in your room or sitting alone in front of the television. Go to a meeting. Go for a walk. Shift your perspective. Do that every day for the rest of your life, even for a minute, and, then, your brain will graciously follow, rather than being tugged around like a ton of bricks.
At least when it comes to the recovering brain.
God can only help those who are willing to put their feet where their brains need to be.
Just for Today, stop waiting for your brain to change while you are locked in your room or sitting alone in front of the television. Go to a meeting. Go for a walk. Shift your perspective. Do that every day for the rest of your life, even for a minute, and, then, your brain will graciously follow, rather than being tugged around like a ton of bricks.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Let Someone Else Take Charge
Have you ever thought about, I mean, really thought about now, how much energy we expend trying to control everything around us?
On the flip side, have you ever considered what it would be like to let someone else be "in charge" for a day?
What would be the fear in doing so?
Is it that we fear we will lose the job or, worse, lose the attention? Perhaps it is that we fear that what lies beneath is just nothing to "write home about," so to speak, and so we have to spend time focusing on what everyone else is doing or not doing so nobody will get "inside" of us.
What if, however, letting the control go, even for a day, would add things to our lives instead of robbing us of them?
Things like, say, peace of mind. A release from the "need to be right" tightness in your chest?
Time to do something nice for yourself? Wow, these things seem really PAINFUL don't they?
Or just unfamiliar....
Just for today, let someone else take the lead for a change. You might be surprised just how long they've been waiting their turn.
On the flip side, have you ever considered what it would be like to let someone else be "in charge" for a day?
What would be the fear in doing so?
Is it that we fear we will lose the job or, worse, lose the attention? Perhaps it is that we fear that what lies beneath is just nothing to "write home about," so to speak, and so we have to spend time focusing on what everyone else is doing or not doing so nobody will get "inside" of us.
What if, however, letting the control go, even for a day, would add things to our lives instead of robbing us of them?
Things like, say, peace of mind. A release from the "need to be right" tightness in your chest?
Time to do something nice for yourself? Wow, these things seem really PAINFUL don't they?
Or just unfamiliar....
Just for today, let someone else take the lead for a change. You might be surprised just how long they've been waiting their turn.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Re-review
If you haven't watched 28 Days OR When a Man Loves a Women in a long time, check them out.
BOTH will remind you of why you got sober, or, at least, why you are thinking about it...
BOTH will remind you of why you got sober, or, at least, why you are thinking about it...
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Take a Chance
Doing something new or that we always avoid can cause extreme amounts of anxiety, can't it?
You know what I do when I want to clear my path and move in a more abundant direction, but can't seem to get past my fears about doing what may seem to others like the smallest things?
I think about someone I know or have met alone the way that has impressed me with their bravery, their willingness to go beyond their comfort zone and to rise out of the ashes.
And then I tell myself, if he/she can do it, I can find the strength to rise above, to challenge myself, to leap across the waters once again.
And then, once I succeed, I make sure to send a prayer or positive energy out to him/her into the universe...after all, that person trailblazed the waters for me to make it another day.
Just for today, think about someone who has led the way in your life and set an example of exactly what IS possible in the world. Then send out a thank you to him/her and go out there and challenge yourself in the person's honor!
You know what I do when I want to clear my path and move in a more abundant direction, but can't seem to get past my fears about doing what may seem to others like the smallest things?
I think about someone I know or have met alone the way that has impressed me with their bravery, their willingness to go beyond their comfort zone and to rise out of the ashes.
And then I tell myself, if he/she can do it, I can find the strength to rise above, to challenge myself, to leap across the waters once again.
And then, once I succeed, I make sure to send a prayer or positive energy out to him/her into the universe...after all, that person trailblazed the waters for me to make it another day.
Just for today, think about someone who has led the way in your life and set an example of exactly what IS possible in the world. Then send out a thank you to him/her and go out there and challenge yourself in the person's honor!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Back in the Saddle
Life is good. Very good....
Depending on your perspective...
Just for today, stand on top of a table top and view the world from a different angle. Funny how it looks different, isn't it? The same is true of your thinking. You have the power to change your own destiny.
http://www.lifesaninsidejob.com/
Depending on your perspective...
Just for today, stand on top of a table top and view the world from a different angle. Funny how it looks different, isn't it? The same is true of your thinking. You have the power to change your own destiny.
http://www.lifesaninsidejob.com/
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
If
If you resist something, DO IT
If you MUST DO something NOW, don't.
Or at the very least, wait.
Just for Today, wait until you know that you can do it OR not, and be okay with letting the chips fall where they may.
If you MUST DO something NOW, don't.
Or at the very least, wait.
Just for Today, wait until you know that you can do it OR not, and be okay with letting the chips fall where they may.
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