Life does change.

[Guest]

I used to measure my successes, by how "cheezie" my fingers were and the number of empty 26'ers strewn about.

Today I measure my successes by the number of conversations I have with the ladies on my shopping trips.

This does not always come easy for me. I need to frequently stop, to look around on my Journey and remind myself just how far I have come.

I hope you are able to do the same.

Life is good.

Just had to say.

Huggs,

Joann

[Charlize]

Joann thank you for sharing.

This was today's on line Daily Grapevine:

"How life looks to me depends on how I look at it. While this sounds simple, just like everything else in Alcoholics Anonymous, it requires continual practice in order to get good at it. I get better at it as each year passes. I am grateful that Alcoholics Anonymous is teaching me how to see straight, one day at a time."

It speaks so well to talking to other ladies and realizing how good life is if we think of the others around ourselves as we work our program.

Hugs,

Charlize

[Carolyn Marie]

You are absolutely right, Joann. Life is good, but we have to work at making it so, and work at recognizing that fact. Thanks for the reminder, and have a wonderful day. That goes for everyone.

HUGS

Carolyn Marie

[Guest LizMarie]

True, Joann, but at the same time, honesty and openness with others have been made easier by finally being honest and open with myself. As Carolyn said, "[t]hat goes for everyone" and everyone means ourselves too.

[Cyndee]

Yes Joann, I can say life is good, it's taken a lot of hard work, and self determination.

You create your own reality (largely).

Hugs

Cyndi -

[tracy_j]

I like the chatting to ladies on your shopping trips Joann

I love chatting and would chat with ladies young an old. It does not happen as much as I would like but when out totally female it is one thing which would make it real!

Tracy

[Guest]

all.

Huggs,

Joann

[Guest Faith gibson]

Hugs Joann. Be well.

[Guest]

Faith.

You as well, my Sister.

Huggs,

Joann