6.)When you must attend Select carefully events you will attend.Use your own transportation Consider location, people who will be there and how much a part they are of your problem.Bring someone who supports your soberity Work out a signal,just in case, you start getting a familiar feeling in your gut.(you know that means trouble)Pull on your ear 'ala Carol Burnett or fold your arms and wink.Thank your host say goodnight and get heck out of there

7.) Count your blessings Take time to compare how your life changed from last year, what you thought this year was going to be ( if you didn't get sober) and just take a moment to dream what next year will be , if you stay on path Count your blessings ,say a prayer of gratitude and tell people on your list how thankful you are they are in your life.(this not only reinforces your commitment, but also makes them feel great .)

8.) Use your numbers When someone is newly sober , often they will need to be in company of other's in recovery.Sometimes just being in contact will serve to reinforce determination you have to remain sober.Use numbers you have collected from people in the" rooms ".They won't be bothered ,in fact it's more then likely you will provide reinforcement for them also.Even if they don't know they need it !!

9.) Have a plan Don't leave large blocks of time unaccounted for ,take a look at your planner now , if you see any potential chunks of time when you will be alone plan ahead ,try a new meeting , phone a friend or relative with children , offer to sit them for a few hours ,you'll be a godsend and time with children will refresh your outlook.While some time alone is a good thing too much alone time is not healthy.

10.) Savor moment.

Congradulations !!!! You have made it , you've come all this way. Get yourself something , you deserve best Enjoy thrill of your victory.Share it with someone special , spend it with your SELF.Simply , acknowlage it . This is your moment , you have earned it .,It doesnt matter if you have a year or 24 hours , your sober and no matter what happens next , This moment will always be exactly what is is now... Your moment to shine.

We start seeking out truth. We start seeking out knowledge.

But having knowledge and understanding of truth is absolutely nothing until you put it into action.

Yes, it is a bit scary at first.

I don’t know anyone who has made changes in their lives and wasn’t a bit scared in beginning. But more you learn, more you grow. Start off small. Learn every day.

Constantly seek out wisdom and understanding. Take it one day at a time. If you simply put one foot in front of other, soon you’ll be walking cross floor.

Put your faith and believe with all your heart that God is guiding you, guiding your ways, guiding your day; guiding your hours. If you truly believe this and learn to listen to your soul there is absolutely nothing to stop you from accomplishing God’s goals for your life.

Leaving a job that you hate and starting your own business will seem like a breeze. Quitting a job that pays good money but isn’t aligned with your soul, will become easy to do.

God will guide you down right path. Remember, HE is one that gave you this purpose. HE is one who decided what you should do with your life. There’s a reason why you are here and HE is one that created that reason. Wouldn’t it only make sense that HE would want you to be successful at it?

NOTE: This is very important. If you don’t remember anything else you’ve read in this newsletter remember this: TO GOD GOES ALL THE GLORY. When you reach a goal or receive an accomplishment, give God glory. Thank HIM for all He has done for you in your life. All God wants from us is acknowledgement and thanks.

Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us: Trust in LORD with all thine heart… In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Action Point: For this week, consult with God before making any decisions. Before you go to bed at night, say your prayers and give thanks for all blessings you’ve received that day.

Ask God what you should do next day to bring you closer to your goal.

Then sit and listen.

Listen to your soul.

Grab a piece of paper and write down your thoughts. This list will be your “To Do” list for next day.

Then go to sleep.

While you are in state right before you actually doze off, concentrate on task you have to do next day.

Visualize yourself accomplishing all things you have written down on your “To Do” list.

Thank God, in advance, for allowing you to complete your entire list.

Then, get a good night sleep.

If you do this often enough, you will have accomplished and completed all of goals you have set for yourself and will be living your life’s purpose.