It is human nature to assess what we can do according to what we have done. When I didn't do so well yesterday, I have been afraid of making the same mistake again. At this point in my life, however, I realize that if I don't remember what I did, I cannot do anything differently. If I don't pay attention to the details of my actions, I will do the same thing over and over out of habit. I don't want to do that anymore. If that means that I must search every little corner of my life until I understand what I do that gets me into places I don't want to be.
Taken From "Yesterday, I Cried" by Iyanla Vanzant
This program has taught me to not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. I have learned that by fixing the past the future can be so much better. In the beginning of my recovery I could see no use for the past and tried my best to bury it. All that did was bring me more pain. It wasn't until I went back and madepeace with every little thing from the past that I could find a place of happy, joyous and free.
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Man I don't like my past very much.
I see you,
JJ
Hi Rex, great post!
Tammy called me today!! She lives around the block from me! I will see her soon. I mailed her a flyer for our annual womens AA luncheon on September 9th. You wanna come? email me your address.
YUP!!!
we can use our past to help others know what has helped us
I am so glad AA taught me not to forget where I came from. The people who kept in touch with their past were able to share that with me when I got here, and now i can do the same. Besides, I have heard that if we forget, we are bound to repeat...
Hi Rex.
I met Tammy! I drove by her house and introduced myself to her and we gave each other a big hug. She is a sweetie!!
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