I swear , getting a whole lot from the music these days. Current circumstances have caused my to revise what ALL the songs mean in my life. Almost like hearing for the first time. Awesome. Going the steps again with a different sponser. Getting a whole new experience from it too. I know for a fact that I do NOT have to live that way again. At least not for today. Awesome!!!!
Good for you mickeyrat. Isn't that just amazing? Their songs can morph that way.. non-PJ people don't quite comprehend that. I've not had a drink in almost 3 years and I can tell you that there have been a lot of tempting times based on the circumstances of the day. I just know I'm a better person. To wake up every day and not feel regret is an awesome thing.
To the poster 'DW203649' - i would encourage you to really focus on knowing and fulfilling you before you focus on helping others. Fill yourself, your soul, be happy and content with who you are... or focus on changing the things you don't like so that you can be content with who you are. Doing this can remove so many heavy bricks from your shoulders. People take off the shelves without replenishing because you allow them to. Figure out what that is so you can work on protecting 'you'. These are not preaching words, but words of encouragement.. it's what saved me.. well, that and PJ music However, PJ can't truly 'save' you either. It comes from within - PJ music can help open those doors but it is you that has to make something come from it. Good luck to you!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
To the poster 'DW203649' - i would encourage you to really focus on knowing and fulfilling you before you focus on helping others. Fill yourself, your soul, be happy and content with who you are... or focus on changing the things you don't like so that you can be content with who you are. Doing this can remove so many heavy bricks from your shoulders. People take off the shelves without replenishing because you allow them to. Figure out what that is so you can work on protecting 'you'. These are not preaching words, but words of encouragement.. it's what saved me.. well, that and PJ music However, PJ can't truly 'save' you either. It comes from within - PJ music can help open those doors but it is you that has to make something come from it. Good luck to you!
Take care and DreamOfAngels
Sending support and tenderness through strength in numbers. We are cellular structure in the walk of the HUman race. Once a person opens him/herself to their natural rhythms and gives whole heartedly to the HIgher power, he or she will have faith that moves mountains.
Lately I have been being confronted with people asking for simple gifts from me. For instance the inn keeper down the road refuses to buy himself a pack of smokes. He comes to me at my job and asks me to "sell" him a couple of cigarettes. I don't want his money because even giving him to him what he requests will give me a return in the Highest. He expressed to me, YOu are a very nice lady. People will take advantage of you. He doesn't know that I stripped off my mega b*tch costume a couple of years back...I look at him and I say...no, I give in the faith of Spirit Divine and only expect direct return from my Source...
If you trust in your Higher power, wholly, then you just can't go wrong...The ground seems to become solid like a rock. Confusion breaks away and learning to forgive ourselves is the key to this magnificent walk into recovery.
*As for PJ community. You are a great source of refuge in my heart and I am so grateful to visit here as Timing permits...
Keep on walking...and rocking and while you're at it, don't forget to stop and smell the roses are take time to look in the sky and see all those awesome patterns ...
G'day. Recovering Travellers!!!
p.s. Hoping to express encouragement and support-everyone can use some!!!
all insanity:
a derivitive of nature.
nature is god
god is love
love is light
On to the third sponser. This one has a much quieter way about him. Has always been available to me to talk. Like what he has going on. Sad has been on the cd player. Man this fucking band can can really speak to and for me!!!!
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
On to the third sponser. This one has a much quieter way about him. Has always been available to me to talk. Like what he has going on. Sad has been on the cd player. Man this fucking band can can really speak to and for me!!!!
check out these other PJ songs too for recovery inspiration:
All those yesterdays
Low light
Down
In Hiding
Life Wasted (obvious)
"This here's a REQUEST!"
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
It is awesome to read all the posts on this thread. I'm glad to see that it is still going strong. I have been sober now for over 5 years, one day at a time. I was just thinking how I used to do everything my way. I tried to control my drinking and drug use every way possible. I kept getting worse. People didn't really like to be around me and I didn't like to be around them unless they were like me. If you have been trying to do things your way and keep failing, what are you going to do about it? We have a short time on this planet. Make a decision and try something else. A true alcoholic or addict most likely will not stop drinking without a 12 step recovery plan. It is that simple. Do careful research for yourself if you want. Doctors, psychologists and clergymen have a very low success rate. So try something new. It works!
Todays song is Hard To Imagine. What the fuck has happened this summer?How does a person go from cruising along with a wonderful woman to being UNmarried a short two months later. And still hold the love for that woman.
On a happier note.
Today I got to see my youngest niece get married to someone , who by all appearences, loves her very much.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
I just celebrated my 2 years clean and sober on Sept.1, and i gotta say it feels pretty amazing to be given a second chance and to truly be enjoying my life again. Inside Job and life wasted have definitely been huge inspirations to me as i have been working my own program.
" Things were different then, all is different now "
Seattle 09-16-96, Vancouver 07-19-98, Seattle 11-05-00, Seattle 12-09-02, Vancouver 05-30-03, Vancouver 09-02-05, Gorge 07-23-06, Seattle 09-21-09, Seattle 09-22-09, Vancouver 09-25-09
I just celebrated my 2 years clean and sober on Sept.1, and i gotta say it feels pretty amazing to be given a second chance and to truly be enjoying my life again. Inside Job and life wasted have definitely been huge inspirations to me as i have been working my own program.
I just celebrated my 2 years clean and sober on Sept.1, and i gotta say it feels pretty amazing to be given a second chance and to truly be enjoying my life again. Inside Job and life wasted have definitely been huge inspirations to me as i have been working my own program.
Congratulations!
Thank You
" Things were different then, all is different now "
Seattle 09-16-96, Vancouver 07-19-98, Seattle 11-05-00, Seattle 12-09-02, Vancouver 05-30-03, Vancouver 09-02-05, Gorge 07-23-06, Seattle 09-21-09, Seattle 09-22-09, Vancouver 09-25-09
I just celebrated my 2 years clean and sober on Sept.1, and i gotta say it feels pretty amazing to be given a second chance and to truly be enjoying my life again. Inside Job and life wasted have definitely been huge inspirations to me as i have been working my own program.
Congratulations!
Thank You
Isn't it nice to NOT wake up with a hangover two years straight? Love it myself. Congrats.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Step one here, so please PM me with any thoughts you all have.
The first half of Riot Act (Can't Keep to You Are) is making this all seem surmountable.
Folks , the above post is a MAJOR reason why this thread was started. Please chime in with your experience , strength and hope to help 'i shit and i stink'. Only took a year plus for someone to gather the courage to ask openly for help , guess patience is a virtue that can pay off.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Step one here, so please PM me with any thoughts you all have.
The first half of Riot Act (Can't Keep to You Are) is making this all seem surmountable.
I tried every possible way to control my drinking (and using). My life was in complete ruins. I really wanted to just die. How could I possibly live my whole life without a drink? Man, one day at a time. Try not to complicate things too much. I had a lot of questions and doubts but I knew that I could not drink safely. I went to meetings everyday, joined a home group and got a sponsor. It has been over 5 years since my last episode. My life has changed in ways I never thought were even close to possible. Hang in there. Make sure you know what powerlessness means. Step 1 is critical. Also, this is a we program. I can't but we can.
So, I started out only a week ago, I just wanted to write a few words on here. For those who are already writing here and for those who may be in the situation I was a week ago, wondering if you can ever begin...
Firstly, thanks to the three people who have reached out to me through this thread. Walking me through the steps, I hadn't even heard of this program before. I'd very much appreciate anyone else's input, you can't have too much support is the message I seem to be getting from people.
Secondly, I chose to ask for help here because it was reading this thread that made me realise that staying sober is possible. I've got friends who drink, family who drink and a long history with it. I'd never met or heard of anyone opting out of that before. Then I read about you all here and it made me think, "Okay, I'll contact someone there and see what happens".
Result of starting out anew... a tough week of my life. I've learnt a lot of shit about myself that I guess it was always there and I just couldn't acknowledge it. There is fear of the past and of the future. But... there is also a lot of new hope, great resolve and fledgling pride that I haven't experienced in a long time.
So, thanks to this thread for starting me on this journey and maybe saving my life.
And thanks to "All Those Yesterdays" for helping me through today.
So, I started out only a week ago, I just wanted to write a few words on here. For those who are already writing here and for those who may be in the situation I was a week ago, wondering if you can ever begin...
Firstly, thanks to the three people who have reached out to me through this thread. Walking me through the steps, I hadn't even heard of this program before. I'd very much appreciate anyone else's input, you can't have too much support is the message I seem to be getting from people.
Secondly, I chose to ask for help here because it was reading this thread that made me realise that staying sober is possible. I've got friends who drink, family who drink and a long history with it. I'd never met or heard of anyone opting out of that before. Then I read about you all here and it made me think, "Okay, I'll contact someone there and see what happens".
Result of starting out anew... a tough week of my life. I've learnt a lot of shit about myself that I guess it was always there and I just couldn't acknowledge it. There is fear of the past and of the future. But... there is also a lot of new hope, great resolve and fledgling pride that I haven't experienced in a long time.
So, thanks to this thread for starting me on this journey and maybe saving my life.
And thanks to "All Those Yesterdays" for helping me through today.
Congrats Dude!
Hey, did anybody ever tell you about the allergy of alcoholism. If you have The Big Book of AA, you should read "The Doctors Opinion." It explained to me why I am different than those who can control their drinking. You may relate to it.
Hang in there and don't drink. So many people just like yourself are sober.
Really wish they would send notice of these things. The move that is. Sure hope the others who frequent AET respect what we're trying to do with this thread. It felt safe and protected in WM...C.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
this is a blog from a good friend and member of my local AA group..
she writes about recovery and her life as a mom..
after leaving the corporate world..
check out her previous blogs too as they all touch on recovery...
Just wanted to send encouragement to those of you who are recovering. My dad just celebrated his 10th anniversary of getting sober for good. If he can quit and recover, anyone can.
Chicago 2000 : Chicago 2003 : Chicago 2006 : Summerfest 2006 : Lollapalooza 2007 : Chicago 2009 : Noblesville (Indy) 2010 : PJ20 (East Troy) 2011 : Wrigley Field 2013 : Milwaukee (Yield) 2014 : Wrigley Field 2016
Just to update this thread now we have Backspacer. It's probably the simplest message on the album but I'm really enjoying 'Amongst The Waves'.
Survive and you're amongst the fittest.
found out from one of my bosses today that I don't play well with others.
I am a Dept. Head (Manager) for my company and being one who has admitted my life is UNmanagable how do I strike that balance trying to live what the program teaches and getting people to do what I want.Not in selfish terms but for the good of our business?Part of me doesn't really care about what others think or feel about me But this behaviour is impacting my work.Any thoughts?
It is good to remember that you have to take care of the folks that make things happen.
Treat your workers like you would want to be treated.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
So, I started out only a week ago, I just wanted to write a few words on here. For those who are already writing here and for those who may be in the situation I was a week ago, wondering if you can ever begin...
Firstly, thanks to the three people who have reached out to me through this thread. Walking me through the steps, I hadn't even heard of this program before. I'd very much appreciate anyone else's input, you can't have too much support is the message I seem to be getting from people.
Secondly, I chose to ask for help here because it was reading this thread that made me realise that staying sober is possible. I've got friends who drink, family who drink and a long history with it. I'd never met or heard of anyone opting out of that before. Then I read about you all here and it made me think, "Okay, I'll contact someone there and see what happens".
Result of starting out anew... a tough week of my life. I've learnt a lot of shit about myself that I guess it was always there and I just couldn't acknowledge it. There is fear of the past and of the future. But... there is also a lot of new hope, great resolve and fledgling pride that I haven't experienced in a long time.
So, thanks to this thread for starting me on this journey and maybe saving my life.
And thanks to "All Those Yesterdays" for helping me through today.
Just hang in there...i am pretty new to this 4 months sober.....Itsthe people in aa and my family an god that have helped me so much.
So, I started out only a week ago, I just wanted to write a few words on here. For those who are already writing here and for those who may be in the situation I was a week ago, wondering if you can ever begin...
Firstly, thanks to the three people who have reached out to me through this thread. Walking me through the steps, I hadn't even heard of this program before. I'd very much appreciate anyone else's input, you can't have too much support is the message I seem to be getting from people.
Secondly, I chose to ask for help here because it was reading this thread that made me realise that staying sober is possible. I've got friends who drink, family who drink and a long history with it. I'd never met or heard of anyone opting out of that before. Then I read about you all here and it made me think, "Okay, I'll contact someone there and see what happens".
Result of starting out anew... a tough week of my life. I've learnt a lot of shit about myself that I guess it was always there and I just couldn't acknowledge it. There is fear of the past and of the future. But... there is also a lot of new hope, great resolve and fledgling pride that I haven't experienced in a long time.
So, thanks to this thread for starting me on this journey and maybe saving my life.
And thanks to "All Those Yesterdays" for helping me through today.
Just hang in there...i am pretty new to this 4 months sober.....Itsthe people in aa and my family an god that have helped me so much.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Comments
Good for you mickeyrat. Isn't that just amazing? Their songs can morph that way.. non-PJ people don't quite comprehend that. I've not had a drink in almost 3 years and I can tell you that there have been a lot of tempting times based on the circumstances of the day. I just know I'm a better person. To wake up every day and not feel regret is an awesome thing.
To the poster 'DW203649' - i would encourage you to really focus on knowing and fulfilling you before you focus on helping others. Fill yourself, your soul, be happy and content with who you are... or focus on changing the things you don't like so that you can be content with who you are. Doing this can remove so many heavy bricks from your shoulders. People take off the shelves without replenishing because you allow them to. Figure out what that is so you can work on protecting 'you'. These are not preaching words, but words of encouragement.. it's what saved me.. well, that and PJ music
Take care and DreamOfAngels
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Lately I have been being confronted with people asking for simple gifts from me. For instance the inn keeper down the road refuses to buy himself a pack of smokes. He comes to me at my job and asks me to "sell" him a couple of cigarettes. I don't want his money because even giving him to him what he requests will give me a return in the Highest. He expressed to me, YOu are a very nice lady. People will take advantage of you. He doesn't know that I stripped off my mega b*tch costume a couple of years back...I look at him and I say...no, I give in the faith of Spirit Divine and only expect direct return from my Source...
If you trust in your Higher power, wholly, then you just can't go wrong...The ground seems to become solid like a rock. Confusion breaks away and learning to forgive ourselves is the key to this magnificent walk into recovery.
*As for PJ community. You are a great source of refuge in my heart and I am so grateful to visit here as Timing permits...
Keep on walking...and rocking and while you're at it, don't forget to stop and smell the roses are take time to look in the sky and see all those awesome patterns ...
G'day. Recovering Travellers!!!
p.s. Hoping to express encouragement and support-everyone can use some!!!
a derivitive of nature.
nature is god
god is love
love is light
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
check out these other PJ songs too for recovery inspiration:
All those yesterdays
Low light
Down
In Hiding
Life Wasted (obvious)
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
Tom
On a happier note.
Today I got to see my youngest niece get married to someone , who by all appearences, loves her very much.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Seattle 09-16-96, Vancouver 07-19-98, Seattle 11-05-00, Seattle 12-09-02, Vancouver 05-30-03, Vancouver 09-02-05, Gorge 07-23-06, Seattle 09-21-09, Seattle 09-22-09, Vancouver 09-25-09
Congratulations!
Thank You
Seattle 09-16-96, Vancouver 07-19-98, Seattle 11-05-00, Seattle 12-09-02, Vancouver 05-30-03, Vancouver 09-02-05, Gorge 07-23-06, Seattle 09-21-09, Seattle 09-22-09, Vancouver 09-25-09
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
The first half of Riot Act (Can't Keep to You Are) is making this all seem surmountable.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
(Comcast Center Mansfield, Ma )
I didn't get sober to be miserable..
so no more 50 piss breaks at the show..
and tomorrow morning I will not have my head pounding and my stomach will not be churning from throwing up 110 times..
(ears may still be ringing but its all good!)
Still Rocking and Rolling Sober along with Mr. Mike McCready and my fellow posters on this thread..
scotty
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
I tried every possible way to control my drinking (and using). My life was in complete ruins. I really wanted to just die. How could I possibly live my whole life without a drink? Man, one day at a time. Try not to complicate things too much. I had a lot of questions and doubts but I knew that I could not drink safely. I went to meetings everyday, joined a home group and got a sponsor. It has been over 5 years since my last episode. My life has changed in ways I never thought were even close to possible. Hang in there. Make sure you know what powerlessness means. Step 1 is critical. Also, this is a we program. I can't but we can.
Peace
Firstly, thanks to the three people who have reached out to me through this thread. Walking me through the steps, I hadn't even heard of this program before. I'd very much appreciate anyone else's input, you can't have too much support is the message I seem to be getting from people.
Secondly, I chose to ask for help here because it was reading this thread that made me realise that staying sober is possible. I've got friends who drink, family who drink and a long history with it. I'd never met or heard of anyone opting out of that before. Then I read about you all here and it made me think, "Okay, I'll contact someone there and see what happens".
Result of starting out anew... a tough week of my life. I've learnt a lot of shit about myself that I guess it was always there and I just couldn't acknowledge it. There is fear of the past and of the future. But... there is also a lot of new hope, great resolve and fledgling pride that I haven't experienced in a long time.
So, thanks to this thread for starting me on this journey and maybe saving my life.
And thanks to "All Those Yesterdays" for helping me through today.
Congrats Dude!
Hey, did anybody ever tell you about the allergy of alcoholism. If you have The Big Book of AA, you should read "The Doctors Opinion." It explained to me why I am different than those who can control their drinking. You may relate to it.
Hang in there and don't drink. So many people just like yourself are sober.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
she writes about recovery and her life as a mom..
after leaving the corporate world..
check out her previous blogs too as they all touch on recovery...
all good stuff!
http://onecraftymother.blogspot.com/sea ... alcoholism
fixed the link!
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
Survive and you're amongst the fittest.
One good month.
http://onecraftymother.blogspot.com/200 ... bears.html
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
That's great!
Got back on the next day - day 13.
sucks to have a big number one day and a shit one the next but its better than being on day 14 of a "i fell off" bender.
it was gonna be 6 months on night 2 in Philly.
dammit.
It is good to remember that you have to take care of the folks that make things happen.
Treat your workers like you would want to be treated.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Think about it...
If nothing changes, NOTHING CHANGES..
EV intro to Chloe Dancer / Crown of Thorns
10/25/13 Hartford
Just hang in there...i am pretty new to this 4 months sober.....Itsthe people in aa and my family an god that have helped me so much.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14