Chipping Away at Defects of Character

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will try to find some time to be happy. You don't have much time for happiness when you sleep the day away.
Not looking for a kiss, but a hug will do.

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Just for today, I will try to love and accept myself. This getting old is for the birds. These swollen feet are slowing me down.

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Just for today, I will show my gratitude. So grateful recovery is one day at a time.

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Just for today, I will stay in the moment and take things as they come, instead of trying to make things happen. When I stay in the moment, I don't always have to be caught up in busy. It is alright to just be.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will practice patience and tolerance. At Unity Day the big kids were making more noise than the children. Fibromyalgia makes me sensitive to noise and there were a couple of times, I found myself going into the grrrrrr state and had to remind myself that I am old, and let the young people have their fun. It was a day of fun, food, and frolic.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will work on my acceptance. I crashed after my busy day yesterday and slept 10 hours. A late start to my day, when I finish here, I am going to make some chocolate chip muffins. That is not the best of things to eat at this time of the night, but I forgot about them, that is why they are in my cupboard.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will let go and ask my God to heal my judgmental mind. A guy who was acting the smart a$$, touched my walker and said, "This is my walker." Didn't know him, he was showing off to other young people. I didn't even see him enough that I would know him if I bumped into him. I was please that my mouth didn't open and speak. The problem I didn't speak, but my thoughts were not good. I was thinking of what I should have said instead of being grateful that I didn't say. I forgot to pray and ask for help with my thoughts, actions, and words until after the fact.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will connect with others. When ever I am needy, my God supplies and fulfills my need. A good friend and spiritual advisor called me tonight.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will continue to share with others. I will take part in my meetings and show people that I do care. I need to decide if I am going to stay with my AA group and just do NA.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will work on my acceptance of what is in the moment, knowing it is subject to change. I am willing to be willing to change according to my God's Will. Brought out the cards and did a big meditation last night and again today before I had my nap.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will accept that I am going through transition. Someone said to me today, "Change is good. It is what life is all about." So is my computer it says 11:59 p.m. and my clock say 12:15 a.m.

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Just for today, I will focus on my recovery and do what I need to do for myself. My son is talking about doing more painting in my apartment. My first thought is run away from home, but my second thought was, "You could always do laundry." I think I will phone and see if I can find a partner in crime and go from there.

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Just for today, I will ask my God for help with my procrastinating. A long time issue of mine, that is difficult when it comes to doing laundry. I have too many clothes.

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Just for today, I will practice the principles of the program. I will have love and compassion for myself, so I may pass it on to others.

[MajestyJo]

Just for today, I will try not to give into gluttony when I eat Thanksgiving dinner today.