THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

That is where it all begins, in the mind.  If all we do is give into our thoughts then we can get lost. Before we do anything especially before we use,  someway we have to as soon as that thought comes in, acknowledge the thought.  Don't resist it the more we do that the more we enforce it.  Acknowledge that thought redirect and dismiss it,  so that as soon as you contemplate using, say to yourself I feel like using. Immediately change your environment, call someone, pick up a favorite game etc. anything to redirect your thoughts.  Concentrate on that thing you have refocused your attention to and the other thought will be dismissed.  My favorite book (bible) says that we are led away by our own evil desires, notice it says we, that means me and you.  So we have no excuses and we only have ourselves to blame. Acknowledge, redirect and dismiss!  Remember Jesus love you. 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Lets start today on a positive note.  As we go out into the world there are a lot of people we are going to run into that are carrying around a lot of garbage.  They are going to do everything they can to dump it on us.  Its up to us to make the decision whether we want to carry their garbage around with us all day or shake it off,  smile and tell them I hope your day gets better.  Don't let other peoples problems determine the outcome of your day.  Your the only person that can ruin your day!!

OVER COMER OF THE WEEK

WE WOULD LIKE TO FEATURE A PERSON OF THE WEEK.

NOMINATE SOMEONE YOU KNOW THAT HAS WORKED HARD AND OVER COME THEIR ADDICTION, HAS ATLEAST 6 MONTHS SOBRIETY OR MORE AND IS WILLING TO HAVE THEIR STORY SHARED ON OUR BLOG. NOMINATE YOURSELF IF THAT IS YOU!

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Words are not weapons, so why do we use them as if they are. I remember being a kid and getting into a school yard fight.  The bruises and cuts healed but the words used against me still ring in my ears after all these years.  We must consider and choose our words wisely because they have a lasting effect that goes beyond the argument.  Speak only what is good, true and noble especially when talking to the ones we love most.  

Get Involved Please!

I heard a long time ago that its not what you know but who you know. The more people we can connect with in our quest for sobriety the more success we will have. The more options we have the easier the transition into sobriety can and will be. So I urge all of you that our checking out this blog please join and become a member especially those who have found success and remain sober. Its our obligation as people who are in recovery to give back and this is your opportunity to give back. That's what this site is all about. If I cant help than maybe you can, hence the name recovery connections. So lets get connected, stay connected and help those who we once were! Thank you, Joseph

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Choices, Life is filled with them. Its unfortunate at times when making choices we are blinded by self and foolish pride.  I look back on my life at some choices I made and I wonder how I survived.  Are those poor choices I made designed to fill my life with regret and self-pity?  I say NO.  Sure you could walk around with the burden of regret and self pity but that would be a waste of time.  Try to look at past choices as stepping stones, lessons learned.  Today don't get caught up in "Poor Me", instead thank God for getting you through!

Thought for the Day.

If we face our problems and respond to them positively,and refuse to give in to panic,bitterness,or self-pity....The adversities that come along to bury us usally have within them the potential to benefit and bless us!Remember that FORGIVENESS ,FAITH ,PRAYER and HOPE...all are excellent ways to " SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP "out of the holes in which we find ourselves.   JOSEPH

Remembering Loved Ones Lost to Addiction

Losing my only child to prescription drugs was one of the worst and most painful experiences of my life. America needs to wake up and join forces in combatting this out of control epidemic. I hope Jason's story may help save one child or help one person walk away, life intact from this disease and it is now considered my many as a disease. Once the medical and mainstream America starts treating it and the victims as such then we will see some major changes and hope for our children and loved ones.

Jason loved life and he loved people. He was happiest when he was helping someone. Friends flocked to him for advice and comraderie. He always had a smile and a laugh to share. It was so painful watching the changes in him as his prescription drug problem grew worse. A knee problem then a car accident left him in a lot of pain. His doctor gave him 6 refills at a time for a very addictive drug, increasig the dosage as his pain and problem worsened. June 4th. 2010, Jason passed away. His 5-year-old son and I watched helplessly as paramedics wheeled him to an ambulance. Chase still cries for his daddy and asks God to let him come home for one more day!! What we would give for one more day!!

Courtesy of Drug Free.Org Memorials

Shared by Chris Bruey. Thanks Chris!

Chris Bruey

DRUGS; I destroy homes, tear families apart, take your children & that's just the start. I'm more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold, the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold & if you need me remember I'm easily found. I live all around you, in schools & in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor, I live down the street & maybe next door. My power is awesome; try me you'll see but... if you do you may never break free. Just try me once & I might let you go but try me twice & I'll own your soul. When I possess you, you'll steal & you'll lie. You do what you have to just to get high. The crimes you'll commit for my narcotic charms will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms. You'll lie to your mom; you'll steal from your dad. When you see their tears, you should feel sad but you'll forget your morals & how you were raised, I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways. I take kids from parents & parents from kids, I turn people from God & separate from friends. I'll take everything from you, your looks & your pride, I'll be with you always, right by your side. You'll give up everything, your family, your friends, your money, your home & then you'll be alone. I'll take & take until you have nothing more to give. When I'm finished with you you'll be lucky to live. If you try me be warned this is no game. If given the chance, I'll drive you insane. I'll ravish your body; I'll control your mind. I'll own you completely; your soul will be mine. The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed, the voices you'll hear from inside your head, the sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see; I want you to know these are all gifts from me but then it's to late & you'll know in your heart that you are mine & we shall never part. You'll regret that you tried me, they always do but you came to me, not I to you. You knew this would happen. Many times you were told but you challenged my power & chose to be bold. You could have said no & just walked away. If you could re-live that day, now what would you say? I'll be your master; you will be my slave, I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me, what will you do? Will you try me or not? It's all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell.* Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell..