tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post7751818907979010962..comments2023-10-17T08:05:04.587-04:00Comments on STEVERONI'S BLOG: goodbye christmas goodbye defectssteveronihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17498524940140288735noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-54594711594611461282010-01-20T22:49:45.468-05:002010-01-20T22:49:45.468-05:00I love this post! The 11th step is hard for me, so...I love this post! The 11th step is hard for me, so I blog my nightly prayers in order not to forget to say them. Hope you are doing WONDERFULLY! Ememilyism.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195677271423227109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-26184417867623407282010-01-13T10:44:53.336-05:002010-01-13T10:44:53.336-05:00I, too, never knew the true meaning of Joy until I...I, too, never knew the true meaning of Joy until I connected with the God of my understanding. My tree left last weekend and I am glad to be able to see thing clearly now!<br /><br />NamasteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128247878961221421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-32657982089538054692010-01-13T00:29:53.373-05:002010-01-13T00:29:53.373-05:00Thank you for this. I'm on step 6 right now an...Thank you for this. I'm on step 6 right now and I'm finding it more exhausting than 4 and 5. 6 and 7 are about removing what's between my higher power and myself - and to do it willingly.I just wrote a post about just "being" - and how hard it is sometimes. But I see now that in working the steps, a path will reveal itself to where I can just "be" with my higher Curriedhttp://justcurried.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-14138380735697061292010-01-12T23:42:36.287-05:002010-01-12T23:42:36.287-05:00Suh weet! I am not sure how you started out going ...Suh weet! I am not sure how you started out going on about clearing out the christmas tree and ended up putting such a smile on my face, but you did.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />FBFireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-71460148187517081262010-01-12T22:28:33.790-05:002010-01-12T22:28:33.790-05:00I like that part: I will be me for He. Good stuf...I like that part: I will be me for He. Good stuff...all of it. Hubby drinks a little much and is "working on it" on his own. Prayers, yes? Thanks.Sandra Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640562716913535824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-3989288572371847732010-01-12T19:14:48.445-05:002010-01-12T19:14:48.445-05:00Loved the dissertation on steps. Also loved the li...Loved the dissertation on steps. Also loved the live gently, love tenderly part. If only my Christmas ornaments would go into the boxes by themselves. The tree is gone, but the defects remain.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-21429039425214062292010-01-12T18:37:12.290-05:002010-01-12T18:37:12.290-05:00I'm in the process of taking down my tree. Lik...I'm in the process of taking down my tree. Like me nothing is easy and it's a bit complcated. <br /><br />I do see how you would see the steps in this process. Life is a constant work in progress as are we humans. If you want to keep the serenity you have to work toward that goal - Always. (Hugs) Indigo<br /><br />P.S. No need to worry about the comments you leave about your dad. I Sage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-62694247943811047172010-01-12T15:13:07.727-05:002010-01-12T15:13:07.727-05:00A Xmas tree which represents such a celebration is...A Xmas tree which represents such a celebration is put down for a new celebration. How is that???<br /><br />We love you too Sweetest Peep-Steveroni manDulçe ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/14958592985938279356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-62487075367914302912010-01-12T13:54:24.323-05:002010-01-12T13:54:24.323-05:00Nice metaphor. I might rip it off next year, ;-)
...Nice metaphor. I might rip it off next year, ;-)<br /><br />Blessings and aloha...Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15063291064985198651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-25462474920021252042010-01-12T12:49:04.291-05:002010-01-12T12:49:04.291-05:00Funny how Christmas is so much nicer once it's...Funny how Christmas is so much nicer once it's past. :)<br /><br />Just like when we clear away the debris of our past. Great analogy.indistincthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729719239472085619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-64172123238660324132010-01-12T12:20:29.489-05:002010-01-12T12:20:29.489-05:00The post started and ended in a very nice manner. ...The post started and ended in a very nice manner. How very metaphorical and true. I am glad that you choose to share with us the different steps of your life. This sharing enables us to 'know' you inspite of not having seen you or talked to you.<br /><br />Glad to come here and devour the posts.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-5586888524485410782010-01-12T09:47:51.443-05:002010-01-12T09:47:51.443-05:00Steve, a brown tree blocking my view that is also ...Steve, a brown tree blocking my view that is also a fire hazard would be a good reason for me to declare I was ready to make some changes. I'm glad that you made the changes in your life as well.Sydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642843245634635843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-24788208084088782822010-01-12T09:13:38.642-05:002010-01-12T09:13:38.642-05:00Hello Stevester, I see you are still making peeps ...Hello Stevester, I see you are still making peeps SMILE inside and out, what a Blessing you R.<br /><br />I think at times we all need to be directed in the right place or to the right person (s).<br /><br />You speak of the gift of being SOBER. awesome. You were directed here to all your peeps, and you are a GIFT to ME and MANY<br /> HUGSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-44323869595233802452010-01-12T09:12:29.895-05:002010-01-12T09:12:29.895-05:00This is a good contemplation today. I just finish...This is a good contemplation today. I just finished the taking down of the tree this morning. All the ornaments were already safely stashed but the tree had to be disposed of.<br /><br />Hmmm....keeping the blessings and ridding ourselves of dead wood...<br /><br />Good analogy! :)Jess Mistress of Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766848582303523764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-63601058391417040872010-01-12T08:52:55.216-05:002010-01-12T08:52:55.216-05:00No, Steve, Step brush-up is necessary from time to...No, Steve, Step brush-up is necessary from time to time. Particularly if there are any newcomers lurking on the blogs. <br /><br />I love reading how each writer approaches the Steps. You included.<br /><br />Happy Tuesday, Scooter Man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-36061293121780242512010-01-12T08:48:56.115-05:002010-01-12T08:48:56.115-05:00it's clear someone else directs us where we ne...it's clear someone else directs us where we need to go...Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-24024397959417611682010-01-12T08:39:15.162-05:002010-01-12T08:39:15.162-05:00Steve, you are such an amazingly positive person. ...Steve, you are such an amazingly positive person. Coming here to visit is such a treat. You always have something good, and something nice to say. And the best thing is that you are ever grateful... how many people are like that? You're awesome!<br /><br />NevineNevine Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794887684860140819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-73720049235987801752010-01-12T07:43:13.711-05:002010-01-12T07:43:13.711-05:00I like it Steve, I like it a lot.I like it Steve, I like it a lot.catvibehttp://www.catvibe.net/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-35591931738824453662010-01-12T07:41:22.206-05:002010-01-12T07:41:22.206-05:00Great post Steve!! I'm glad that you finally f...Great post Steve!! I'm glad that you finally found happiness and freedom! I speak to my "higher power" or "spirit guides" on a daily basis and found that they also offer me love!!Manonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892591394375241132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-36777397273951518072010-01-12T05:59:08.677-05:002010-01-12T05:59:08.677-05:00Getting the tree out really is highly symbolic. I...Getting the tree out really is highly symbolic. It's work, and little traces(pine needles)serve as reminders, but we pick them up and discard them, piece by piece.<br />We know we're glad it's over...<br /><br />SecretiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359369755198487122.post-63864665481130317492010-01-12T00:39:15.786-05:002010-01-12T00:39:15.786-05:00i like what you said about 8 and 9. i am at 8 now....i like what you said about 8 and 9. i am at 8 now. i say at because i have not started. for some reason when i finish a step i try, on purpose to take time to reflect and i don't know make sure i really understand what i just did in the previous step.<br /><br />i don't like the idea of being in a pit of isolation, but you are right and it is time to move one and get started on 8. i don&#clean and crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156586299182570611noreply@blogger.com