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Years have passed and I keep thinking what a fool I’ve been. I look back into the past and think of way back then. I know that I lost everything I thought that I could win. I guess I should have listened to my friends. Burning Bridges lost forever more.

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The feeling of failure can be the worst of all. The hardest to overcome. For me it was and still is. True for most people. After a relapse we are convinced that the next sobriety will be a failure too. Failure is not easy to admit looking at ourselves in a mirror. Why did I relapse after 2 years being sober? The unknown truth about ourselves. Tell me then we’ll both know is a good answer. Failure can be terrifying to some people. I wanted to stay sober forever. Do everything in my power to avoid the embarrassment of failure. Try focusing on diversions. By doing it this way I don’t think of my drinking days as much as I used to. Most of it has faded from my memory as well as the interest. Sacred is stored inside every human soul. Discover it and be obedient to it. This is how we respect ourselves. Respect yourself. It only comes from within.

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“Sober” is translated from the Greek word that means to be sober,calm and collected,to have good sense,good judgement,wisdom,and level-headed in times of stress. This is the bible meaning of sober. More of a spiritual nature. Sober also reveals a path,and a desired character. 1Peter 5:8 “Be alert and of sober mind” In reference to the coming of the lord. Some people ask me how I stayed sober for 41 years. Lack of interest in drinking, Wanted a meaningful life. My life has meaning now because I became the character I desired to become. Sobriety has been good to me.You could have the same results. Just never give up.

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You know what you said about how a brave man makes a choice and a coward steps aside? I do know that you made a choice. You’re not the kind of a man that steps aside. Not being brave to live a life of sobriety and the constant bravery it requires rather step aside and relapse?

Poets.org/poem/present-crisis

James Russell Lowell

1819- 1891

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Marked with a cowards shame. What do you do when you’re branded? Well,you fight for your name. Wherever you go for the rest of your life you must prove to them all…..You’re a man! Stripped of all his rank, stripped of all his pride, still he holds his head up high. Friends are a thing unknown. What do you do when you’re branded? Well, you go on alone. Wherever you go for the rest of your life you must prove to them all…..You’re a man! Scorned as the one who ran. What do you do when you’re branded, and you know you’re a man. That’s not the way to die…..What do you do when you’re branded? Can you live with a lie? Wherever you go for the rest of your life you must prove… You’re a man!

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Love sees what the eyes don’t see

Love hears what the ears don’t hear

The soft gentle steps that we hear. the gentle bite as we know the love bug comes calling. Valentines Day is called “Happy Hearts and Flowers”.

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Honesty-Be courteous and tell the truth

Integrity-Do what you think is right under the circumstances

Caring-Be compassionate with yourself and those around you

Impartiality-Don’t decide matters if you have a personal interest in the outcome

Gifts-Don’t give a gift to someone to gain an unfair advantage

Appearances-Don’t forget the smell test. If you feel awkward about doing something,the odds are that you shouldn’t do it

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M is for Mighty,your inner strength

C is for Captive,your web of charm

K is for Keepsake,you treasure your memories

E is for Endear,all those you touch

L is for Laughter,you spread wherever you go

L is for Love,your love of life

I is for Imagination,never be afraid to share your ideas

P is for Pastimes,for you have many

S is for Select,as few are chosen

McKELLIPS means “Gift of God”

Is also the last name of a family. place of residence unknown.

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Another New Year’s Day has come and will soon depart. Happy New Year reminds me of Hank William’s passing. I celebrate the man and his music. The song “Jambalaya (on the bayou) July 19,1952 is one of my most favorite.

September 17,1923-January 1st,1953 age: 29. For many years this was my Happy New Year. Paying respects to the man.

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First day of the year. A great day in the morning. A great time to start new when our interest and enthusiasm is at it’s high energy. Can’t wait to get started and be proud of the results. This is how it happened to me. After 41 years of being sober my energy is still going strong. And no end in sight. What did you promise to change in the New Year? How long will it last? How much effort will you put in to make your changes successful? Putting enough effort into keeping our bodies healthy? Put that much energy into our sobriety. Watch the improvements that comes over us. For me every morning is the greatest day. Spending the day and everyday sober. A good feeling that never leaves you. Never did me.

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