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  Tim V February 21, 2026 at 7:09am

  repetition of recovery's spiritual principles guides me to a better life. Repetition of the Serenity Prayer teaches me acceptance. Repetition of the St. Francis Prayer gets me out of "self" to live in a selfless way. Repetition of "Don't drink, go to meetings, work with my sponsor, work the steps, maintain my spiritual condition and serve others" is a design for living that works. Repetition of my daily pledge is where I start, and I'm grateful.
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  Tim V February 19, 2026 at 6:31am

  

  I don't have to hold on to my old ideas. I can embrace change. It seems to me it's a bit close minded to do things as I always have and expect a different outcome. Starting today I won't go it alone. I'll seek change through asking for help from others. I'll be honest, humble and open-minded enough to actively listen and act on the guidance from those I trust. That's a big change for me, and it's a change for the better.
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  Tim V February 18, 2026 at 5:20am

  in recovery I can set aside my pride and self-will. I was consumed with self in many forms, self-centered, self-pity, and self-seeking, all of which stemmed from pride. In recovery, I'm grateful to have the gifts of the fellowship and spiritual principles to live by to put my pride and self-will aside in all situations and at all times.
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  Tim V February 17, 2026 at 6:56am

  I investigate myself and find the need for humility. I'm getting a glimpse of how pride blind I can be, even spiritually, leading me to imaginary perfections I do not possess. Rule 62 humbles me. "Don't take yourself so $%&# seriously!". With humility I realize there is a power greater than myself. With humility I can be free from my shortcomings and in all times and places to find and do the next right thing.
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  Tim V February 16, 2026 at 5:50am

  I am an alcoholic. I like the effect of alcohol, but I abhor the consequences. I know I'm prone to self-deception, enough so to think I'm something other than what I am. I'm powerless over alcohol. My life had become unmanageable. Honesty with myself is first and foremost. It's honesty first that will keep me sober. With honesty I'm grateful, humble, and I don't carry the weight of managing my deceptions. Honesty sets me free.
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  Tim V February 15, 2026 at 6:18am

  I don't have to go it alone. I used to think I had all the knowledge and willpower necessary to carry me through. I could do it myself. In recovery, I think of all the friends I've made by asking for help and seeking guidance. I think of all the friends I've made by providing help and guidance. I've gotten outside of myself in recovery. My world is broader, richer in spirit, wonderous and fulfilling, simply by seeking guidance.
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  Tim V February 13, 2026 at 8:12am

  when I meet my responsibilities for recovery first, growth and effectiveness in my world will follow. Don't drink, go to meetings, work with my sponsor, work the steps, maintain my spiritual condition, and serve others. I'll place these responsibilities first as assets to find and do the next right thing.
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  Tim V February 12, 2026 at 6:56am

  moments define the outcome. I used to be preoccupied with an overemphasis on outcomes. I had the cart before the horse. In recovery I find that each moment of the day, done to my best, insures a positive outcome. I find I don't feel rushed. I find I don't get overwhelmed. I find I don't get ahead of myself. I find calm. The only thing that matters is the moment. The small wins pile up. The outcome is the end tally of great moments.
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  Tim V February 11, 2026 at 6:14am

  I have the spiritual principle of patient perseverance to guide me. Surely perseverance guides me in recovery, but also with the challenges I'll face each day and the days ahead. As I look to win this battle with cancer I'll need hope, faith and courage, but most of all I'll need patient perseverance. I find a spirit of acceptance must live within my perseverance as well. I know that with patience and perseverance, the best is yet to come.
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  Tim V February 10, 2026 at 6:05am

  I can keep it simple. I only have to accomplish a few simple things. Don't drink. Go to meetings. Work with my sponsor. Work the Steps. Maintain my Spiritual condition. Serve others. Simple enough.