Do it now............ while the thoughts are in your head!!!!
Make my day!!!
Milkman Mike
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Calm AFTER the storm
Got out for some "alone" time after the rain storm. This is around the corner from the old Alano Club that I frequented when it was open. I miss it these days. I did a short video while I was there and talked a little bit about reaching out and "touching someone". I thought I was talking and shooting the video the first time for about 5 min., but had the settings wrong, so I redid it from memory which isn't too good, lol, but I think if you listen to it, you'll get the idea of the message.
Mike
Mike
Online recovery for Me
Online recovery groups have been a major part of my life since January 29, 2004. I started my first site (group) on MSN Groups. MSN made it fairly easy to develop a site and I, and many others were very disappointed when they closed them down.
Since that time, I have taken several classes in web design, and developed my own, on my own domain. I learned the basics on MSN and a lot more with the classes I took. There is so much to learn in web design, that at times it can be confusing and overwhelming. At age 64, the capacity to retain what I learn has dwindled somewhat, and it can even be confusing at times. But, I will keep doing what has been most satisfying to me these last 7 years…… providing recovery sites to folks in recovery, and hopefully will help some of them retain their new lives clean and sober for another 24. I know it has had a major impact on my own sobriety, and I’ll keep on, keeping on. Hope you will join with us in recovery and support. Help others and yourself in the process.
Milkman Mike
Since that time, I have taken several classes in web design, and developed my own, on my own domain. I learned the basics on MSN and a lot more with the classes I took. There is so much to learn in web design, that at times it can be confusing and overwhelming. At age 64, the capacity to retain what I learn has dwindled somewhat, and it can even be confusing at times. But, I will keep doing what has been most satisfying to me these last 7 years…… providing recovery sites to folks in recovery, and hopefully will help some of them retain their new lives clean and sober for another 24. I know it has had a major impact on my own sobriety, and I’ll keep on, keeping on. Hope you will join with us in recovery and support. Help others and yourself in the process.
DO YOU JUST BELONG?
ARE YOU AN ACTIVE MEMBER,
THE KIND THAT WOULD BE MISSED
OR ARE YOU JUST CONTENTED
THAT YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST?
THE KIND THAT WOULD BE MISSED
OR ARE YOU JUST CONTENTED
THAT YOUR NAME IS ON THE LIST?
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Doging my walk
Thought I'd try our the video part of our camera and see what happens. Below is the result, with a lot of whining from me, lol.
Monday, January 24, 2011
January 25 - NA JFT - An Added Gift
January 25
An Added Gift
" We see it happening among us every day This miraculous turnabout is evidence of a spiritual awakening."
An Added Gift
" We see it happening among us every day This miraculous turnabout is evidence of a spiritual awakening."
Sunday, January 23, 2011
January 24 - NA - JFT - From Isolation To Connection
January 24
From Isolation To Connection
" Our disease isolated us... Hostile, resentful, self-centered, and self-seeking, we cut ourselves off from the outside world."
Basic Text p. 3-4
Addiction is an isolating disease, closing us off from society, family, and self. We hid. We lied. We scorned the lives we saw others living, surely beyond our grasp. Worst of all, we told ourselves there was nothing wrong with us, even though we knew we were desperately ill. Our connection with the world, and with reality itself, was severed. Our lives lost meaning, and we withdrew further and further from reality.
The NA program is designed especially for people like us. It helps reconnect us to the life we were meant to live, drawing us out of our isolation. We stop lying to ourselves about our condition; we admit our powerlessness and the unmanageability of our lives. We develop faith that our lives can improve, that recovery is possible, and that happiness is not permanently beyond our grasp. We get honest; we stop hiding; we "show up and tell the truth&quto; no matter what. And as we do, we establish the ties that connect our individual lives to the larger life around us.
We addicts need not live lives of isolation. The Twelve Steps can restore our connection to life and living-if we work them.
Just for today: I am a part of the life around me. I will practice my program to strengthen my connection to my world.
pg. 24
From Isolation To Connection
" Our disease isolated us... Hostile, resentful, self-centered, and self-seeking, we cut ourselves off from the outside world."
Basic Text p. 3-4
Addiction is an isolating disease, closing us off from society, family, and self. We hid. We lied. We scorned the lives we saw others living, surely beyond our grasp. Worst of all, we told ourselves there was nothing wrong with us, even though we knew we were desperately ill. Our connection with the world, and with reality itself, was severed. Our lives lost meaning, and we withdrew further and further from reality.
The NA program is designed especially for people like us. It helps reconnect us to the life we were meant to live, drawing us out of our isolation. We stop lying to ourselves about our condition; we admit our powerlessness and the unmanageability of our lives. We develop faith that our lives can improve, that recovery is possible, and that happiness is not permanently beyond our grasp. We get honest; we stop hiding; we "show up and tell the truth&quto; no matter what. And as we do, we establish the ties that connect our individual lives to the larger life around us.
We addicts need not live lives of isolation. The Twelve Steps can restore our connection to life and living-if we work them.
Just for today: I am a part of the life around me. I will practice my program to strengthen my connection to my world.
pg. 24
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Daily Reflections - Jan. 23 - Having Fun Yet?
Daily Reflections
HAVING FUN YET?
. . . we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no
joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We
absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to
indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor
do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 132
When my own house is in order, I find the different
parts of my life are more manageable. Stripped from
the guilt and remorse that clocked my drinking years,
I am free to assume my proper role in the universe,
but this condition requires maintenance. I should stop
and ask myself, Am I having fun yet? If I find
answering that question difficult or painful, perhaps
I'm taking myself too seriously - and finding it
difficult to admit that I've strayed from my practice
of working the program to keep my house in order. I
think the pain I experience is one way my Higher Power
has to get my attention, coaxing me to take stock of
my performance. The slight time and effort it takes to
work the program - a spot-check inventory, for example,
or the making of amends, whatever is appropriate - are
well worth the effort.
HAVING FUN YET?
. . . we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no
joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We
absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to
indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor
do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , p. 132
When my own house is in order, I find the different
parts of my life are more manageable. Stripped from
the guilt and remorse that clocked my drinking years,
I am free to assume my proper role in the universe,
but this condition requires maintenance. I should stop
and ask myself, Am I having fun yet? If I find
answering that question difficult or painful, perhaps
I'm taking myself too seriously - and finding it
difficult to admit that I've strayed from my practice
of working the program to keep my house in order. I
think the pain I experience is one way my Higher Power
has to get my attention, coaxing me to take stock of
my performance. The slight time and effort it takes to
work the program - a spot-check inventory, for example,
or the making of amends, whatever is appropriate - are
well worth the effort.
January 23 - NA JFT - Serenity Check
January 23
Serenity Check
" Lack of daily maintenance can show up in many ways."
Basic Text p. 91
Ever had a perfect stranger remark about how great the weather was, only to reply "It stinks"? When this happens, we are probably suffering from a lack of daily maintenance in our program.
In recovery, life can get pretty hectic. Maybe those added responsibilities at work have got you hopping. Maybe you haven't been to a meeting for awhile. Perhaps you've been too busy to meditate, or haven't been eating regularly or sleeping well. Whatever the reason, your serenity is slipping.
When this happens, it is crucial that we take action. We can't afford to let one "bad day"; complete with a bad attitude, slip into two days, four days, or a week. Our recovery depends on our daily maintenance program. No matter what is happening in our lives, we can't afford to neglect the principles that have saved our lives.
There are many ways to recover our serenity. We can go to a meeting, phone our sponsor, meet another recovering addict for lunch, or try to carry the message to a newcomer. We can pray. We can take a moment to ask ourselves what simple things we haven't been doing. When our attitudes head downhill, we can avert a crash with simple solutions.
Just for today: I will examine the maintenance of my daily program of recovery.
pg. 23
Serenity Check
" Lack of daily maintenance can show up in many ways."
Basic Text p. 91
Ever had a perfect stranger remark about how great the weather was, only to reply "It stinks"? When this happens, we are probably suffering from a lack of daily maintenance in our program.
In recovery, life can get pretty hectic. Maybe those added responsibilities at work have got you hopping. Maybe you haven't been to a meeting for awhile. Perhaps you've been too busy to meditate, or haven't been eating regularly or sleeping well. Whatever the reason, your serenity is slipping.
When this happens, it is crucial that we take action. We can't afford to let one "bad day"; complete with a bad attitude, slip into two days, four days, or a week. Our recovery depends on our daily maintenance program. No matter what is happening in our lives, we can't afford to neglect the principles that have saved our lives.
There are many ways to recover our serenity. We can go to a meeting, phone our sponsor, meet another recovering addict for lunch, or try to carry the message to a newcomer. We can pray. We can take a moment to ask ourselves what simple things we haven't been doing. When our attitudes head downhill, we can avert a crash with simple solutions.
Just for today: I will examine the maintenance of my daily program of recovery.
pg. 23
Weekends for Milkman
Most folks look forward to the weekend, whether they work or not. The weekends are important to us, for different reasons. Some to relax, some to go places and travel, for others to be with their families. My reasons at one time, was to have time to visit the local pub and not have to worry about getting my drinking/druging time interrupted by inconvienent things like work, family, or responsibilities. That was my life then, and ya better have watched out if ya got in my way.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Today in Milkman's Life
My days during the week are pretty repeditive these days, but I get to interact with folks from different parts of the world every day.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Circle for Recovery - Jan. Group Update
As Facebook is hard to message with links in it, I've posted my Group Update here.
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Group Update 1-15-11
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Group Update 1-15-11
Anonymity on the web
Anonymity on the web
January 15, 2011
The subject of anonymity on the web has come up time and time again; confusing a lot of AA and NA members on what is “right” and what is “wrong” in sharing recovery on the web. The articles below give a lot of information from the respective programs. I agree and disagree with a lot of it, but still try to maintain myself in following the guidelines.
January 15, 2011
The subject of anonymity on the web has come up time and time again; confusing a lot of AA and NA members on what is “right” and what is “wrong” in sharing recovery on the web. The articles below give a lot of information from the respective programs. I agree and disagree with a lot of it, but still try to maintain myself in following the guidelines.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Human rights set out in the Declaration
Human rights set out in the Declaration
The following reproduces the articles of the Declaration which set out the specific human rights that are recognized in the Declaration.
The following reproduces the articles of the Declaration which set out the specific human rights that are recognized in the Declaration.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948 at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris. The Declaration has been translated into at least 375 languages and dialects. The Declaration arose directly from the experience of the Second World War and represents the first global expression of rights to which all human beings are entitled. It consists of 30 articles which have been elaborated in subsequent international treaties, regional human rights instruments, national constitutions and laws. The International Bill of Human Rights consists of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and its two Optional Protocols. In 1966 the General Assembly adopted the two detailed Covenants, which complete the International Bill of Human Rights.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
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