213 Days Gamble Free ???

Thank you for those kind words Debsy. 

Hello Diary. 

Was just reading a post by Charlieboy in which she wrote:

"Effect that change in ourselves so we may live our lives  differently."

Totally agree with the above but confused as to what changes I should be making in my life. 

Recovery from gambling addiction is also a journey of discovery in my opinion and hopefully will be a meaningful adventure. 

Some days I feel optimistic and on others full of doubts and misgivings but will slowly get there so long as I remain gamble-free.

Aum

Beauty in the air ? here in sunny Hull 

"Hello" I sing to a passing cloud with smiles for a squawking gull

Such splendour and serenity is surely a taste of heaven

Gamble-free is magical on day two thirty seven

Aum

Well done and  enjoy the sunshine my friend    
     Scotty?? 

As always, your posts make me think Stephen 🙂

We are allowed to feel ups and downs, that is human and natural but without gambling those ups and downs are not so dramatic and synthetic.   With gambling, the ups are artificial (buoyed by a "win" - in quotes because we *never* win, we *always* give it back, and more) and the lows can take us to the gates of hell itself. Not a place to be.

This means that, yes, we will have misgivings but we also thank our lucky starts that we've decided not to compound them with this destructive addiction.  Misgivings turn into relief turn into gratitude for real life as we meant to live it 🙂

Having a smashing weekend Stephen 🙂

Many thanks Scotty & Roch. I appreciate your visiting my diary and hope you are both having a good day. 

Hello Diary. 

Worry used to weigh me down

A most unwanted weight

But now this dude is gamble-free 

On day two thirty eight 

Aum

Cool, calm and collected. 

Today is a significant one in more ways than one Stephen; 238 days for you, and an opportunity to remember No 238 Squadron (RAF) who flew, in exemplary fashion along with other squadrons, as part of the Battle of Britain, and more campaigns besides, in WW2.

The relevance?  The simple premise that when we are in recovery, we open our minds to so much more.  How else would I have chanced upon No 238 Squadron and read about their fascinating, sterling work?

So thank you Stephen and wishing you a superb start to the week!

Thankyou for that wonderful post Roch. 

I have just been learning about 238 Squadron and the heroic deeds of the pilots. A fascinating read.

War is a terrible thing which causes great misery but the courage, bravery and ingenuity of certain individuals amounts to heroism and is deserving of respect and gratitude.

Hello Diary. 

Thirty years alcohol-free so I will drink no wine 

But smiling now with a cup of tea

On day two thirty nine.

Aum ?

Aum is a man on a mission

Past forty not naughty or haughty

Relaxed reformed & ready to rock

On gamble-free day two forty

Aum ?

Cast aside all bitterness

No shame remorse or regret

241 days with ne'r a bet

Worry free and clear of debt

Fist raised to the heavens

Singing a victory song

Standing proud & resolute

In sandals vest and a thong

It's time to Rock n Roll

Aum ?

On a gamcare hillside 

Peaceful and serene

Two four two days travelling 

Midst pastures lush and green

Gazing towards the mountain top

I marvel at the view

Self assured and able now

To do what I must do. 

Aum ?

You sonnets paint a very relaxing picture Stephen 🙂

And we have something in common today - 67%.

We are both two-thirds of the way to meaningful targets. You are 2/3rd of the way exactly on the way to a year gambling free, and at 67 today I am two thirds of the way to 100 days.

I like the synergy and wish you an enjoyable weekend Stephen 🙂

Posted by: RochG

You sonnets paint a very relaxing picture Stephen 🙂

And we have something in common today - 67%.

We are both two-thirds of the way to meaningful targets. You are 2/3rd of the way exactly on the way to a year gambling free, and at 67 today I am two thirds of the way to 100 days.

I like the synergy and wish you an enjoyable weekend Stephen 🙂

 

Excellent Roch. 

I completely missed the fact that 242 days =2/3rd of a year so many thanks for pointing that out. 

Wishing your good self and all gamcare friends a gamble free weekend of contentment.

Aum ?

Feeling good this morning

Eight months gamble free

In fact it would be true to say 

I'm happy as can be. 

???

Aum

Doing great @aum! Keep it up x

Thank you for your support and encouragement Debsy ?.

Good morning Diary ?

Sunny Sunday morning

Spring is in the air

Hull looks simply wonderful 

With beauty everywhere

244 days gamble free

Feeling gratitude 

Money in my pocket 

And fridge containing food

Soon will walk to the riverside

Feed the ducks en route

Life for them is a challenge

But they paddle and look very cute. 

Aum ?