Loosid Sober Tip of the Day October 10

Sober Tips
#1

Emptying our cup.

One of the most important parts of recovery is to empty our old thoughts before we start on our journey.

We cannot start clean and see a clear path if we have beliefs on what we are supposed to do, for it is what we were doing that got us into trouble in the first place.

If we want a clean and clear glass of water, we cannot come in with a dirty cup of water. If we empty most of our cup but still leave a little dirty war inside, we will still have dirty water.

Make sure you surround yourself with people who have clean cups of water.

How do you know they have clean water? Connect with people who speak with grace and dignity. Look for those who match calamity with serenity. It is never about how much sober time they have, for all of us only have 24 hours.

Connect with those who have what you want… ON THE INSIDE.

Just for today, choose to empty your cup completely to let fresh clean water to take its place.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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#3

Beautiful information and very true.:+1::+1:

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#4

So true.

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#5

Just what I was thinking and needing today :heart:

#6

Word

#9

Yes! I’ll give my solution on how we can empty our dirty water filled cups. First thing is to go to a meeting. Like the tip says listen for those who speak with dignity. Matching calamity with serenity. Those are the ones that have worked the program and continue to work the program. Next is we get ourselves into the center of the program (alcoholics Anonymous) by speaking to these fellows. We ask questions about the program. We talk about sponsorship. We look for someone who is will to help us. Then we start reading the big book, alone and together with your sponsor. We learn the 12 step program AA offers. We begin to loosen up our shoulders. We begin to feel the love and compassion the program brings out of its fellows. We to start to think differently. Our minds begin to open up.
This is how I was able to empty my glass of dirty water. I’m on step 8. So my glass still has some dirty water in it. But I can say this I started with a jug of dirty water and now I’m down to just a glass half full. And I can thank my Sponsor(s) and this beautiful program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Oh and my willingness to change my personality and life to fit my disease. I’m a real recovering alcoholic. Thank you for allowing me to be of service. Have a wonderful day filled with love and peace within my friends!

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#10

Realistic and love the metaphors too.

#11

Love this!

#12

Wuv

#13

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#15

It is just very difficult to all of a sudden get rid of the old person. Even after being in recovery for over 25 years sometimes addict/alcoholic thinking is something that I need to recognize and deal with. This does not involve using thoughts but rather mentality involving old ways of doing things.

#17

I needed that