Sometimes I feel like a cartoon character, walking around with the little black cloud over my head. And when I think about it, it is self induced and contrary to some of my most basic beliefs.

While I try to live in the moment and keep a high level of conscious contact with the god I understand, there are periods I go through where I procrastinate, and in doing this, I cause worry that doesn’t need to happen, yet does.

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VALUE RELATIONSHIPS!

When I get gems from third parties, they often jog something inside of me that I simply haven’t given conscious thought to for a while.

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Last night was one of the worst nights I’ve had in many years, and I must admit, why it happened is a mystery. But it happened.

Yesterday morning, I woke up very early for me. It has been unseasonably warm here, and we slept with our bedroom window open. I was awoken yesterday by the horn of a commuter train somewhere before 6 in the morning.

After meditation, I had what was a “normal” morning, and joined... Read More

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Most mornings I’m up early, take some quiet time in meditation, then get up to face the day. I’m also a creature of habit. After 35+ years in the business world, my first “outside” read of the day is the business section of The Globe.

Today, there was a headline in the “Careers” section that really caught my eye. “Pump Up Your Strengths” it cried out.

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After 3 months in my Recovery Program, I've been catching meetings on the fly. Now - I can actually attend meetings and study the Big Book now.

I find the ones I enjoy the most actually fit into my schedule - doesn't God work wonders?

Monday - 6:30pm, "How it Works", (from Big Book, Chapter 4)

Tuesday - 6:30pm, 1-2-3 Step Study (from 12x12)

Tuesday - 8:30pm, 4-12 Step Study (from 12x12)

Wednesday - 6:30pm - aftercare with Recovery Program

Thursday - 6:30pm... Read More

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