The holiday season is just weeks away and our thoughts turn to decorating our homes, inside and out. Many people have traditional pieces that we decorate our home with and we are always looking for new things we can add to our décor. LED Christmas lights are something you should consider.

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We must make many choices in our recovery. Some of these will strengthen our character, for they will be hard to make and even sometimes harder to accept. One of the most meaningful sayings in our program is “Let go and let God.” We understand its true meaning when we faced adversity and we feel needlessly hurt.

If we are to let go of a problem, we must feel in our hearts that no matter what the outcome, our Higher Power has a special purpose for us. We may not be able to see that purpose now, but if we let our Higher Power guide us, we will be guided down the right path. If we do our best to detach from our pain and try to see a more peaceful future, we will feel secure in God’s hands. Given this security, we’ll be free to direct our energy toward positive, healthy choices that will bring us more of the happiness we deserve.

Today help me let go and let God, even when it hurts.

Tags: Just for Today, recovery, OA, Overeaters Anonymous, Twelve Step program

In my opinion, nothing creates more of an atmosphere than candles. Their glow and flicker can be hypnotic. Their scent can change the mood of room. When I sit down to work, having a burning, scented candle can help motivate me to get my necessary tasks accomplished. Many people enjoy burning candles in their bedroom and their bathroom. But anytime there is an open flame, there is a fire hazard.

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If you enjoy having burning candles in you home, but have been reluctant to burn them because of children and pets, flameless candles can be just what you are looking for. You can enjoy the atmosphere and serenity of candles without the risk of fire. For me candles and a serene atmosphere can be a great motivator. They help me to stay focused on my projects or relaxation, whichever the case me be. Everyone should have candles in their home. Check out flamelesscandles.net for flameless candles for your home or work.

I am the kind of person that wants to reach all my goals right now. I guess that is the “instant gratification” compulsion that is in me. But I have found I am just as comfortable breaking my goals down into smaller goals and accomplishing those small pieces of the pie, one piece at a time.

I have identified two different major goals I would like to accomplish in the next year. Now, it is a matter of cutting the whole pie up into pieces, so that I can begin consuming (notice I didn’t say eating) the pieces to get to the end goal. These goals are both major, but they are both going to play a major part in my future, so it is necessary that I get this plan in place.

Printer Ink—I don’t know anybody that doesn’t use it. It seems like there is not a day that goes by that I am not printing something. I do scrapbooking, so I have a need for a lot of colored ink. I just love the effects that colored ink can have on a printed page.

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So, I met with my personal trainer and that means doing what I already know that I should be doing–eating right and exercising. So far today, I have not done bad with my eating. Later on today is the Ohio State game and that is usually a challenge when it comes to making wise eating choices.

My motivation to exercise is not good. It is kind of dreary outside. I am not sure how cold it is. I can go downstairs and use the treadmill, I can go to the gym and swim or I can use my exercise ball. The truth be told, I am not excited about any of these options. But I am never going to reach my goals if I don’t make some changes.