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Fri, Jun 29, 2007 12:15:25 PM
∞ addiction is patient, subtle, progressive, and incurable. ∞
posted: Fri, Jun 29, 2007 12:15:25 PM
it is also fatal, unless i continue to treat it. and the treatment for addiction is a vital, ongoing program of recovery.
well this has been one of those days where patience or my lack thereof has been a big thing. i know the reading states that i can see life as no big things most of the time, and not being late for not one but two appointments, makes me feel , well not like using but definitely a bit off.
so i had to laugh at myself for thinking i had the power to get anywhere on time, yes i can make a plan and allow for delays, but dang nabbit i hate being late.
okay enough venting, i need to finish the errands that have yet to be completed, do a bit of work and move on with my day. life in recovery is without a doubt different after a few steps and a few days, however the basics still apply, i need to go to meetings, talk to other addicts in recovery, work my steps and do my best to live the program to the best of my ability. and taking care of responsibilities is one of those things.
well this has been one of those days where patience or my lack thereof has been a big thing. i know the reading states that i can see life as no big things most of the time, and not being late for not one but two appointments, makes me feel , well not like using but definitely a bit off.
so i had to laugh at myself for thinking i had the power to get anywhere on time, yes i can make a plan and allow for delays, but dang nabbit i hate being late.
okay enough venting, i need to finish the errands that have yet to be completed, do a bit of work and move on with my day. life in recovery is without a doubt different after a few steps and a few days, however the basics still apply, i need to go to meetings, talk to other addicts in recovery, work my steps and do my best to live the program to the best of my ability. and taking care of responsibilities is one of those things.
∞ DT ∞
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While the author is a member of a 12 Step recovery fellowship, these writings are not intended to endorse or express the published wisdom of any fellowship.
These writings are not meant to be socially or politically correct, and if you take issue with any opinions expressed, please seek the guidance of someone wiser than me.
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by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge
Book 1
1) When one is about to take an inspiration, he is sure to make a
(previous) expiration; when he is going to weaken another, he will
first strengthen him; when he is going to overthrow another, he will
first have raised him up; when he is going to despoil another, he
will first have made gifts to him:--this is called 'Hiding the light
(of his procedure).'