tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post1931125843646067526..comments2023-10-10T03:04:15.570-07:00Comments on Grace was Calling and I Didn't Pick up: First Things FirstKathy M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17266701533758183054noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-28504890980048098102010-06-30T01:36:21.463-07:002010-06-30T01:36:21.463-07:00Very good post Kathy. Thank you for sharing.Very good post Kathy. Thank you for sharing.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-6004458336593576202010-06-29T06:30:52.506-07:002010-06-29T06:30:52.506-07:00This is just what I needed today. I've made a ...This is just what I needed today. I've made a sign and propped it up on my dresser where I'll see it immediately when I wake up.<br />"First Things First"<br />Thank you for this Kathy!<br />CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-20171823080459023172010-06-28T21:29:25.039-07:002010-06-28T21:29:25.039-07:00'Above all, when I take time to feed my spirit...'Above all, when I take time to feed my spirit each day, I’m a nicer, calmer, better person. I’m slower to anger. More quick to forgive. My heart expands along with my gratitude.'<br /><br />gosh darn Kathy...excellent!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-21599167812421901012010-06-28T18:13:41.206-07:002010-06-28T18:13:41.206-07:00great post, kathy :) thank you for sharing your da...great post, kathy :) thank you for sharing your daily routine. i don't usually follow a routine, but i know i would feel better if i had a bit more of that. thank you for the good role model! <br /><br />wishing you well~me as i amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709343968813770150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-16491084421244255802010-06-28T11:48:05.915-07:002010-06-28T11:48:05.915-07:00Kathy,
Very good reminders to do the first things ...Kathy,<br />Very good reminders to do the first things first. In my job, I learned really fast that I can't give what I don't have. :) The burnout rate for counselors is very high.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-90253644712443562502010-06-28T04:20:02.952-07:002010-06-28T04:20:02.952-07:00I remember hearing the "busy life" or &q...I remember hearing the "busy life" or "How will I ever fit Recovery into my life?" laments in meetings, and I'd share (first person) about how I couldn't fit life into my addiction. How virtually every waking second was focused on being loaded, getting loaded, or increasing supply. It was amazing how much time (and money) I had once I started working the program.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295794524135726030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-59033025823203124562010-06-27T19:49:52.154-07:002010-06-27T19:49:52.154-07:00Actions speak louder than words, and I think your ...Actions speak louder than words, and I think your actions (well, I guess they're words b/c they're written here! lol), but your actions truly explain the benefits that come from putting first things first.<br />I love when you pointed out that it can take 5-10 minutes!<br />I also sometimes stop myself and ask the question, what is truly important? But more as a statement. What is truly important. And I find the answer often comes right out front!<br />God bless.Heather's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323023399443964827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-14608684873341231982010-06-27T16:57:23.196-07:002010-06-27T16:57:23.196-07:00This is great advice for everyone. Especially pray...This is great advice for everyone. Especially prayer in the morning. It sooo makes a difference.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-43718364486718158152010-06-27T16:45:52.489-07:002010-06-27T16:45:52.489-07:00Kathy, love this post. Love the schedule you have...Kathy, love this post. Love the schedule you have and seems to have been working for you all these years. Very encouraging. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-46551013253081868392010-06-27T15:17:30.233-07:002010-06-27T15:17:30.233-07:00Hi Kathy! I got your comment and wanted to tell y...Hi Kathy! I got your comment and wanted to tell you I made "Recovery Happens" invite only to give my son some privacy BUT its not really private, I would love for you to still read (or anyone interested) so please send me your email address:<br /><br />barbaralegere @ gmail.comBar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-14042368338394417262010-06-27T15:07:52.215-07:002010-06-27T15:07:52.215-07:00I needed this more than I can tell you.I needed this more than I can tell you.Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-33110817177152066812010-06-27T14:44:06.722-07:002010-06-27T14:44:06.722-07:00When I work on myself in these ways, I have notice...When I work on myself in these ways, I have noticed a change in the way I behave around others, being more compassionate, kind and caring. It feels good to make the time for myself. Thanks for this beautiful important post.The neverending battle of child's opiate addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138779247145438268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-6360679189452402222010-06-27T09:38:41.404-07:002010-06-27T09:38:41.404-07:00For me, what it came down to was how badly did I w...For me, what it came down to was how badly did I want to be healthy. Did I want to continue in a busy sick life or did I want to get healthy. If I wanted to work on getting healthy I would put in the time to do the work in recovery. Thank you for sharing the way you meditate and pray and how you use the serenity in your life.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-42409809429265857962010-06-27T08:13:10.387-07:002010-06-27T08:13:10.387-07:00funny how words...simple phrases calm me down and ...funny how words...simple phrases calm me down and help me move forward...just like first things first...helps me stop...think...<br />Your strength...helps so much Kathy...Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2795313202070429109.post-66270607111867071272010-06-27T06:42:07.536-07:002010-06-27T06:42:07.536-07:00Many good points here Kathy. I have to be more vig...Many good points here Kathy. I have to be more vigilant about some of these. The last two weeks have been a blur of work with my wife gone. Now things are more back on track.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.com