Living Today The beginning of the New Year will often bring back sad memories. This has been the big day for hangovers, coming down, remorse, guilt, and shame. But if we stay with our new purpose - staying clean and staying close to our Higher Power - we don't have to fear the New Year. God has forgiven our past mistakes and tomorrow is not yet here. If we do what we know is right today, all else will be taken care of. It's not always easy to do what is necessary today, but it's impossible to change yesterday or to guarantee what tomorrow will bring. Our year will unfold better by living each day as it comes instead of regretting the past or anticipating the future. Am I learning to live one day at a time? I pray for the willingness to deal with today, instead of being obsessed with the past or the future.

Well guys.:) I see everyone has been busy on here. Its great to be back amongst you all after two days of hiding from the hustle and bustle and rustle of it all. A new day--a new year. And may each and every one of you have a good one. New Years Resolution? " Dont think.:) Hes doing a good job. Let Him." 'Keep it all Simple" Dry Drunk. ? When Im on one, Im a Beech to be around. Whoever you are, wherever youre at, whatever youre doing--If youre sharing on this board youre at home away from home. God Bless You,. and we care with love.:)

I've shut the door on yesterday, And thrown the key away. Tomorrow holds no fears for me, Since I have found today. -- Vivian Yeiser Laramore Feeling guilty or ashamed about the past -- about what we did or did not do, about what happened to us, about who we were -- can be our undoing. We must work long and hard in our recovery to work through these feelings, not to forget the past -- for it informs all that we value in ourselves today -- but to put the past into perspective. After we've taken an inventory and grieved our losses we must forgive ourselves. In forgiving ourselves we can let go of the past and live in today. With our program of recovery, looking back is not as frightening as it once was. And today we do not have to bear what we find alone. A new year, a new life, can be ours. Love and friendship, support and spiritual growth are waiting for us today. Our yesterdays are over, and we can look to the future with joy and anticipation. Today help me forgive myself for what's past and learn to have faith in Your plan for me.