saoutchik

Great thread Zen

Bekindalways

Okay Zen, my mood isn't the best so as we discussed, I'm getting off the couch and off to do something. Probably a bit of a walk while gathering thistle seeds (Invasive weeds here).

Onward all.

Zencat

Treatments Check List

Working on what comorbid treatment? ThePTSD workbook arrived today, start soon.
Stay on a sleep program: It is unconventional but it's working
SR friend interactions: I am working on it
Go outside and walk. so far mail and back 150 200 yards. still the same
What procrastination treatments am I using now? Have made some good progress. More work is needed tho. Still working on the same snap model, not complete as reported .
Staying out of trouble with the wrong attitude, and anger. Yes, well got to watch out for my R-rated humor in a PG thread.
Buddhist practice? Zen & likewise material I read every morning. Change is an inside job that comes about with the physical action of healing. Attitude is EVERYTHING!!!

Zencat

Thanks Sao.

Beki, good on you. Small steps repeated daily will add up to good stuff. 🤔I think is a law of nature.

Off, I agree US health care and emergency response teams lose potential funds that are used to fund warmongering. When a homeland disaster happens, we are on our own potentially for several days or even weeks. Money/training is needed in that area.
As for our involvement in Ukraine with military aid, the Ukrainians seem like good people with a fledgling democracy. I support democracy, I support the people of Ukraine.

I'm a pacifist liberal and I despise war. Wars will not stop anytime soon, unfortunately. War is in our DNA and we as humans have not suppressed enough of it in the larger population of people to stop all war. There are examples of peace to heed from others, but too few of them as of right now.

Offthemast

The people don't want war. The military industrial complex wants war. It's big business. Lots of trillions to be made. Throw in a little regime change and a proxy war and these govt leeches are having themselves a party at the expense of thousands of lives and untold heartache. In 2023, war is BS and unnecessary. Our so called leaders are sociopaths on every side.

Dang. I'm sorry to get all political in your thread. It's supposed to be Zen!! I'm sorry. If I comment again it is going to be to tell you how awesome you are doing.

Dee74

Yeah guys, the discussion is treading into politics.
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-politics.html (Politics)

its not allowed.

Dee
Administrator
SR

Zencat

Got it Dee
Back to recovery

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Today's Quote (pic edited by me)

Zencat

When this picture was taken in 1965 in California I was 9 years old and living at home in Michigan.
That's my oldest sister on the right, Dot, with my two other sisters. Dot passed away Wednesday night at 88 years of age.

Dee74

I'm sorry for your loss Zencat.

D

Zencat

Thank you Dee

Offthemast

My condolences Zen. They are a pretty bunch.

Bekindalways

Ah Zen, may you feel her around you when you need a big sister.

I continue to be impressed with your posting and work. Keep it up you fine person!

Zencat

Thank you Off and Beki. I feel strong today because of you guys. Onward we go into the wild blue yonder of freedom.

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Thought For The Day (my author list)

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Alpine

so sorry for your loss

Alysheba

Sending my sincere condolences, Will. I hope you are taking care of yourself. So sad and I'm sending you love and prayers, in my own way.

Zencat

Alpy and Alpy

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Highlighted by me

Great point @Dee74

My Buddhism is about not being judgemental.
Me juggling a lot of recovery tasks all at once can get confusing. Maybe common Dee? Also this feeling there is a rush to maybe catch up or correct the stuff about myself I find troubling. I don't feel I'm prioritizing because where to start? Maybe pick something and stick with it for a week, 2 weeks, or a month. I feel secure enough in sobriety to take on better changes. I have emotional intelligence high on my list, emotional regulation things. I know my judgment is impaired when I'm more emotional than I recognize. I kinda get blindsided by my emotions and then I realize Oh crud I didn't catch what I was writing to some peer here. I'm holding fast,

Anywho your thought is always appreciated Dee.

Offthemast

Hey Z! Saw your post. I don't know how to use the pm function. LOL. Once I read it, it vanishes. Not in my inbox.

Dee74

Hey ZC

I wasn't trying to make a point - I can be as judgmental as anyone else, but not knowing either of the parties I'm best at sticking with the facts where I can?

I think you're doing well. You had a tough week with the loss of your sister.

Its ok to cut yourself some slack, too

D

FiveTries

I'm sorry for your loss, Zencat.

VikingGF

Your sister was a beautiful lady. I hope you have peace in your memories of her, Zencat.