Christian Redemption
I don't believe in any set religion but I am a Christian and I believe Jesus Christ was our Savior. He lived to teach the Christian concept and he died for our sins so that we could be reborn. I'm one of the lucky ones that was given a chance to be reborn here on earth so that I can be reborn again and enter Gods Kingdom. Nicodemus asked Jesus about rebirth in the book of John;. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. In the book of Acts Peter explains being born of water; Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. I also believe that through redemption I was forgiven for my sins and given a new life here on earth with a mission. My mission is to help others in need, to be reborn and live a clean life, free of substance abuse. So I have dedicated the rest of my life to people like you who are sick and tired of being sick tired and want to move out of the Gray World into the Real World. I promise to help and support you all the way back.
You may not be a Christian and you may be total agnostic or atheistic that doesn't matter to me, in my book your still one of Gods creations so I'll help you no matter what. Regardless of your beliefs you still deserve a chance to live a normal and productive life. And who better then I for I have been there and I know what you are going through. I also Know what your family is going through. Your sickness has effected your entire family to some extent. They need you and they need you totally sober with no chance of relapse. Families who are entangled in active alcoholism and codependency either grow together or they grow apart.
The family that recovers together stays together.
To change the subject for a moment lets change the analogy. I've heard claims from therapists and counselors that it's the alcohol content that makes abusive drinkers. Hog wash ! People way back in biblical times were getting drunk and abusive just as people get drunk and abusive today so who cares how much alcohol content there is in a drink? There are abusers looking to abuse. It's abuse that is the problem, not the alcohol content. You can sip whiskey, mix Rum with Coke, or whatever. As long as you don't get drunk and drink for the glory of God, you are cool. That's horse shit ! The argument for alcohol content, in my opinion, is a bit of a red herring. It is off topic. My stand remains, and is sufficient. It doesn't matter what we buy whether it be can of Coors or a jug of Seagrams 7. it's all the same. No matter how you look at it getting drunk in the first place is an abusive behavior. Staying drunk for long periods of time is a serious abusive problem. I don't know what brought this to mind, but I think it's rather interesting, don't you?
Anyway the reason that I included this section in my book is because even though my beliefs and your beliefs may differ I still respect your right to believe what ever you wish as long as it doesn't interfere with your cure.
Alcoholic Anonymous
There are several remarkable differences in my Total Recovery program and the fellowship of AA For example; AA claims that once an alcoholic always an alcoholic and complete abstinence is a must otherwise you'll slip and relapse. Where as I teach controlled drinking with no fear of relapse (Changing the way you think). Repetition of your thought process allows a social drink, a glass of wine at dinner time or one can of beer to quench your thirst or in some cases total abstinence. Everything can be done in moderation. A.A. encourages you to tell your sad drinking story in front of a group of alcoholics to release your inhibitions and help others to understand and abstain. I don't think this is wise, and I'll tell you why. Most people exaggerate when they tell their story about the cause and effect of their drinking problem. Believe me, I've listened to some of these stories and if I wasn't a cured alcoholic they'd drive me to drink. The most important part of my method of recovery is to change your way of thinking and as you continue you'll find out why. Putting your knowledge to work and using your mind as a master key can be the answer to almost everything.
The AA organization is world wide and reaches an estimated 100,000 groups with over 2,000,000 members in 150 countries. I can only work with about "30" people in my "1" little part of the world. But I can guarantee that my success ratio is 95%.
AA serves one hell of a lot of people and I'm eternally grateful for there existence. Of these two million people over half will reached sobriety for a period of time but relapses are frequent and the percentage of total recoveries is so low the percentage is hardly worth mentioning. However, since the middle to late 30s AA has helped thousands of alcohol abusers lead productive and normal lives at least for a period of time.. (AA was founded by Bill W. in 1935).
Alcoholic Anonymous hasn't excepted my methods even though I've proven they work. I can only hope that someday a large rehabilitation organization will use my book as a text as part of their recovery program. My solutions work, if not for everyone, for those who are sincere and willing to help themselves.
The meeting place for members of AA is called a fellowship hall and meetings are held several times each day everyday of the week. Each meeting starts with the Serenity Prayer and then a participant of the group reads the following statement from the AA book (The Big Book).
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety."
There are speaker meetings, discussion meetings, and step meetings, all scheduled with one purpose in mind. To help the poor unfortunate people who suffer from the sickness of alcohol abuse. The most common meeting that most people are aware of is the Speaker Meeting where AA members "tell their stories." They describe their experiences with alcohol, how they came to AA., and how their lives have changed as a result of Alcoholics Anonymous.
The AA program, offers a Twelve Step Program that gives the alcoholic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol.
As a recovered alcoholic I encourage the alcohol abuser to attend AA only as a stepping stone to recovery. AA teaches that once an alcoholic always an alcoholic. However I go one step further and teach total recovery.
Fitness and Nutrition
I'm just assuming that the only exercise you have been getting is when you bend your elbow, am I right? May I suggest at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days to improve your health (working out every day is best!). The list of good things about working out is endless, and you'll feel better about yourself after some moving around. If you have a healthy body chances are you'll have a healthy mind. There are many ways to stay in shape without participating in sports or working out at a gym. You can mow and rake your lawn, jog around the block, go swimming at a local pool, lift weights with a friend, take a long walk, you can even go dancing. I can't stress enough the importance of staying active. Strive to become physically fit and make it a habit to stay that way. Believe me, if you are healthy and feel good about yourself everything else you do will be that much easier. So change your way of thinking and make it a habit to establish healthy habits.
Proper nutrition is also important in maintaining a healthy body and mind. There are six main classes of nutrients that the body needs: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. It is important to consume these six nutrients on a daily basis to build and maintain a healthy body . This isn't hard to do if you combine your main dish with veggies, soup, and a salad topped off with a glass of water or juice. Eat small amounts and eat when you're hungry. If you have been a substance abuser for a long time exercise and nutrition have been in the trunk, now is the time to take them out and put them back to work.
It is a fact that improving the awareness of nutritious meal choices and establishing long-term habits of healthy eating has a positive effect on memory capacity, potentially increasing your ability to process and retain critical information. It is also a fact that physical fitness has the same effect. Now you know why I've included this section in my text.
Cardiovascular Exercises:
1. Walking
Walking is the simplest, cheapest and easiest form of cardiovascular exercise.
It is the best starting point for anyone who is just starting to exercise.
It is very low impact and is extremely convenient.
Start slowly, then gradually work up to walking longer and faster.
Finding a walking partner can help keep you motivated.
2. Jogging/Running
This is a step up from walking. It is harder and puts more impact and stress on the body.
If you are just starting an exercise program, work through fast walking before moving up to jogging.
3. Cycling
Riding a bike is an excellent, no-impact form of cardio.
Be sure to follow the rules of the road and ALWAYS wear a helmet.
4. Swimming
Swimming involves all the major muscles of the body.
It is no-impact and is very useful for injury recovery.
The major drawback is that you must know how to swim.
