I am feeling a bit complacent lately. I have been procrastinating with continuing my 4th step inventory and I have been slacking in my meeting attendance.
Although I am feeling good about the past couple of days events. I know that this is a warning sign. I know all too well what happens when I get comfortable in not doing the work necessary to maintain my recovery.
I am not in any way saying that I want to use. I know from my past experiences though, that I don’t have to want to use, to use. Once I know. I cannot go back to not knowing. If I choose to ignore the signs then I am taking unhealthy and unnecessary risks with my health and well-being.
I woke up and decided to do something about it. I read my 4th step from my Basic Text and from It Works How and Why. I opened my Step working guide and I did some writing. I am currently working on resentments. I will also get my ass to a meeting today and make my meeting attendance a priority again.
I made a decision to not allow my recovery to become stagnant. I refuse to allow my addiction to take control again. I will continue to do whatever is necessary to keep my addiction arrested one day at a time.
I know that if
I AM NOT WORKING ON MY RECOVERY. MY RELAPSE IS WORKING ON ME.
TODAY I CHOOSE MY RECOVERY.
In writing this post, it’s a kind of 5th on this issue…good for you taking care of yourself and sharing your experience strength and hope Blessings
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Thank you. I appreciate that. Have a great day.
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Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for your post. I can’t believe that I’m in exactly the same position as you are. You have given me inspiration to read the literature and get on to writing my fourth step today as well! God Bless you.
I wish you all the best in your recovery.
Jon.
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That great Jon. I am grateful that I was able to help. That means a lot to me. Congratulations on making a decision to get back to writing. WE need to continue doing the work. Thanks for the comment, support and encouragement. I wish you all the best in your recovery as well. Have a fantastic day.
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Good afternoon Eric! I’ve been complacent lately too. I just told myself this morning I’d better get back to making my meetings a priority.
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Yes. It’s getting warm. I must be vigilant. This time of the year is a trigger for me. WE must get back to the basics. Thanks for sharing your identification Vicky. 🙂
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Hurray. Good for you Eric. Good choices to get involved in meetings again, as well as doing your 4th step. God’s Blessings Friend. Your new life is a keeper, as you are.
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Thank you George. I am grateful today that I can recognize the warning signs and take corrective measures. Instead of allowing things to get worse and then wonder where I went wrong. Its truly a blessing. Have a great day.
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