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OH, THE GUILT...

7/12/2020

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​I am sitting here wondering why guilt wants to follow me around like a lost puppy!

This guilt, this shame, over things I should have done better, or didn’t do, or something I said, or didn’t say. 

How in the world did it sneak into my brain again?  Just when I was feeling pretty good about myself and my recovery.

I know my Higher Power, God, isn’t asking for perfection.  But why can’t I just give myself a “B” and move on some days?  Why are some of the most disparaging thoughts about who I am, seem to be on instant replay in my mind?

Well, that’s when I am reminded to go back to what I know works in my recovery.  Back to the basics. It’s a great reminder that I need to lean into my Higher Power and focus on what is true.  That is why I absolutely love the reading on January 19 in For Today:

“I have never seen a person grow or change in a constructive direction when motivated by guilt, shame and/or hate.”     William Goldberg

So for today:  "I let no one--including myself--try to shame me into changing something about myself I wish were different.  I pray to be relieved of guilt and self-hate, and to accept and like myself exactly as I am.  That is where I can begin to change.”  For Today, page 19.

Now that is a prayer I’m going to attach to that lost puppy dog of guilt to overshadow whatever else it wants to bark at me.  Thank you God for the truth that sets me free!

Nadine - Region 1

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SMALL BLESSINGS AND AFFIRMATIONS

7/10/2020

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Rather than focus on the uncertainty we are all facing, I have tried to find the small blessings in these days of Covid quarantine. One major, unexpected blessing is the extended fellowship I have found by attending
the many Zoom meetings that are only available due to the quarantine.
 
One of these meetings offers members time to read affirmations and I wanted to pass these along to all of you.
 
When I first came into program, my sponsor had me look at myself in the mirror and say affirmations out loud to my reflection. This practice has helped me tremendously with self-acceptance. I hope this daily practice will help you too.
 
Alice W. - Region 1
 
AFFIRMATIONS*
 
BODY
  • I can leave my body up to my higher power.
  • I love _________ (name a part of your body.)
  • My body is exactly the way it should be today.
  • I refrain from abusing my body.
  • My body has its own strength and grace.
  • My body is beautiful and I will love and nurture it.
  • My smile accentuates the beauty of my face.
  • I enjoy feeling myself in my body.
  • I accept and love my feminine aspects.
  • My weight does not matter for today.
  • I will not starve just for today.
  • My higher power would not expect me to get less than I deserve in food, exercise, and other forms of body care.
 
SELF
  • I am learning to refrain from self-criticism.
  • I can depend on my higher power to help me with self-esteem.
  • I accept and embrace myself.
  • I have been blessed with many talents.
  • I choose to look at the beauty life has to offer.
  • I am full of joy and happiness.
  • I am worthy and deserving of care and attention.
  • I am a caring person and loved by many.
  • I embrace change effortlessly.
  • I can use the steps to rid myself of guilt and self-abuse.
  • I accept my emotions and allow them creative expression.
  • I am free to be a creative joyful being.
  • My life force flows in balance with all things.
  • I claim the deepest wisdom of my being.
  • My higher power would not expect me to get less than I deserve in self-love and self-care.
 
SEX & RELATED ISSUES
  • I bless and celebrate the feminine way of being.
  • I give only when my cup overflows.
  • I release sexual guilt and celebrate my sexuality.
  • I do not fake my sexual responses.
  • I own my sexuality.
  • I own my body.
  • I have healthy sexual boundaries.
  • I can depend on my higher power to help with my sexual boundaries.
 
*These affirmations are from a Women's Self, Sexuality, & Body Issues OA meeting. Feel free to change any wording to suit your situation.

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