And here’s a calendar to reinforce your spirits as your journey through the month, One Day at a Time. One Step at a Time!

 2022 National Codependency Awareness Month

©2022 Diane  M Jellen

January 2022
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  GOD, GRANT ME THE SERENITY  TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE,  THE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN,  AND THE WISDOM  TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE    AMEN!  JAN 1 Life It’s up to you to take the first Step!
JAN 2 Want your sanity back? Then Step right this way!JAN 3 Ready to turn your Will over to the care of God? Then keep on stepping.JAN 4 One giant step toward a Fearless inventory —coming right up!JAN 5 If a critical spirit is disturbing the peace of your soul, go for a long walk – appreciate You!JAN 6 Smiles are contagious – – share yours with others.JAN 7 TGIF! Thank God I’m forgiven. Thank God, I can forgive myself!JAN 8 It’s been a week, how’s the journaling going? Learning something new about You every day!
JAN 9
Step 9, Make amends. Reconcile with yourself, Live!
JAN 10 Let’s make Mondays, “BE Kind to Strangers Day.” Thank you.JAN 11 Pay it forward. Buy someone a cup of coffee. JAN 12 Share the 12th STEP. Carry your message of hope to others.  JAN 13 Thirteen is my lucky number. What’s yours? Why?JAN 14 It’s Friday, remember Smiles are contagious – Keep sharing yours with others!JAN 15 It’s Saturday. Loosen up. Don’t make your bed. Be carefree.
JAN 16      Meditate. Let go and let God. Take a nap or volunteer your time.  JAN 17  Martin Luther King Day Follow the recovery path to emotional healing. BE of Service to others.JAN 18 Today, chose a positive, motivating event to make your day special. Enjoy!JAN 19 Get magic markers, paint brush, or pen. Draw a picture of Serenity. JAN 20 Still have the magic markers, paint a picture of your beautiful inner child!JAN 21 Today is National Hug Your Puppy Day. Need I say more? Hugs your emotional support furry friend.JAN 22 Hooray! Made it to the weekend. Watch a feel-good movie or feel good by helping a friend.
JAN 23 Latch onto a dream. Let it be your guiding light. Today, tomorrow, forever.JAN 24 Another manic Monday? Trust your Higher Power to make it manageable. I can’t He can. I think I’ll let Him!  JAN 25 Be the Sunshine to all you meet. Wear yellow or blazing orange today! JAN 26 Let’s make Wednesdays, “Belly laugh day.” Ready, set, Hahahaha.JAN 27 It’s Friday Eve. Feeling weary? Get a new lease on life- find a Zoom 12-step meeting.JAN 28 Take time to watch the SUNRISE. Enjoy a peaceful Friday SUNSET.JAN 29 List three of your best qualities. You have more –  don’t stop writing. List them all.
JAN 30 Connect with your Higher Power. Soak in the gratitude by working your recovery.JAN 31 Don’t Quit 5 Minutes before the Miracle Happens! Keep working the Steps!  ONE DAY AT A TIME
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