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STRESS...AND THE THREE A'S OF RECOVERY

8/24/2019

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Relax.     Take it easy.     Don’t struggle.

Those are words I am trying to remember throughout the day. It is a reminder that God’s in charge, not me.

But, but…I do struggle! I get stressed! I have SO much to do! There’s no end to my list of responsibilities! 

Awareness—Oh look, my shoulders are up around my ears again. I notice I have knots in my belly.  In those moments, I take a deep breath.

​Acceptance—I remember that I am only human. I can’t rise above my humanness.  I am not God. I am not qualified to be God. I look at my past and see how far I’ve come in recovery. I take a deep breath.

Action—I breathe in deeply and consciously feel my body. I cajole the tight muscles to relax. I take a minute and look out the window. I remind myself that God’s in charge. I may call an OA fellow or read literature.  I may listen to a podcast of an OA speaker or I may call into a phone meeting.  Sometimes I even take the dog on a walk and pick up garbage or dog poop in my neighborhood.  Anything to get my mind off myself. 

Breathe in, breathe out. Step Ten and Eleven in action. Thank you, God, and thank you, OA!

Leslie - Region 1

5 Comments
Beverly M.
8/26/2019 11:40:04 pm

Thank you, Leslie, for your share. This is very relatable and I love this simple approach to Steps 10 and 11.

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Sara H
8/27/2019 06:44:38 am

Whew! Thanks for a wonderful pause opportunity.

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Cindy C.
8/27/2019 08:57:45 am

Great message for me this morning. Particularly that I can’t rise above my humanness, my finite self. My HP is infinite and can do for me what I cannot do for myself. Thanks, Leslie!

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Colette
8/27/2019 10:39:46 am

Ah yes the shoulders around the ears. Breathe in, so true. Let go let go let go. Thanks so much for the reminder!

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Pat
8/28/2019 11:14:48 am

Your words are so clear and true. Thanks for the reminder that I am not shouldering the world...anymore!

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