Sounds like something I was saying back in March:
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High five James 
Iām so happy we are here, sober and having the lifetime adventure ahead us 
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Now gonna have to say good night everyone and happiest earth rotation. Tomorrow is Friday 
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Havenāt seen that. I guess I need to get myself a copy of the Big Book. Start reading. I have all this down time at work may as well put it to good use. That is some solid advice. I just have to figure out HOW to let go when Iāve been holding on so tight for so many years. My brain understands. My heart? Thatās another issue.
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Yes, thatās not easy. Have you seen the serenity prayer? Thatās another one to think on. Some sound words to help us relax and accept.
Your doing great Cristel. Seriously, no need to rush. Youāve got the rest of your life to get your head around it all
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If Iāve no need to rush I wonder why I feel the need to hurry up. Something to consider with my therapist on Tuesday. I do know the Serenity prayer. I just need to remember to use it!! Details detailsā¦
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I totally understand that feeling. My first few weeks were like wow, what do I do? How do I do this? When will it get better.
And to be honest it was peopleās posts on here that kept reminding me that it will come in good time, if I was willing to be patient with myself.
But it definitely didnāt stop me from wanting it all then.
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Thank you friend. Iām familiar with the prayer I just have to get in the habit of using it on a daily basis! I know what Iām writing in my journal tonight and tomorrow morningā¦THIS.
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Every morning after brushing my teeth I say the serenity prayer and tell myself āi will not use todayā, itās worked for this long so I intend to carry on doing it. 
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Love that. I have a morning ritual Iāve followed for 9 mths (even with a hangover) and am going to add the prayer tomorrow morning. If it worked for you surely it can work for me!
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Christmas gift idea for my husbandā¦
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I get that. I fully support people finding their own way. Grateful for the space on this forum to share a variety of tools with no judgements.
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I get that feeling also but I know why. It stems from how I was raised and working in the food industry in NYC. Everything was always hurry up and get it done now. So it was ingrained in me from very young. Itās still this way, I feel like someone is always on my back rushing me. Iām not saying its the same for you, just that itās a common trait growing up Americanā¦I hope. Otherwise were all crazy nuts.
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My mom was like thatā¦ Always urging and pushing. If you werenāt 15 minutes early you were late. Sheās still a very go go go person. That would explain some of it I think. Thanks for that insight!!
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Oh you thank dot for finding you a banana cap
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Good morning Gareth 
I thank everyone, including you, who is so devoted with this banana hat thing to look them for me 
now i definitely will have to get one and post you guys a pic wearing it
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Is someone a bit tired?