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The purpose of the CoDA Serenity Pages newsletter is to not only inform, but also to encourage spirituality, communication, and unity among CoDA members. It is also to carry the CoDA message to other co-dependents who still suffer.
The content of this newsletter - unless otherwise noted - is not endorsed by National CoDA or the Greater Omaha CoDA Service Group. They are only each writer's personal opinions or experiences.
All are encouraged to share their experience, strength, and hope in the form of stories, poems, book reviews, article submissions, etc. (no matter how new or old you are to the program).
To submit contributions, email Sarah A. at codaomaha1@hotmail.com
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April 2004
To me, April is a month of re-birth. Spring is in the air! When we look out our windows we see
green grass growing where there once there were brown patches. The days get longer and
are filled with sun and warmth, rather than snow and cold.
This season of change and re-birth can alse be applied to our lives and recovery. At this time
we can look inside ourselves and see what lies dead and figure out ways to awaken it. Are
there any feelings which we've hidden deep inside and that need to be dealt with? Are there
childhood issues and fears which need to be healed? Are there parts of ourselves which we've
given up in order to please other people?
This can also be a time to stop and look back at how far we've come. I know that personally,
my recovery work can feel daunting. Sometimes I look around and wonder if my life is really
any different than it used to be. That's when I need to take some time and reflect on where I
am now and where I used to be. I can look back and remember times of cold isolation, when
my life seemed so bleak. I can remember how my heart and soul felt buried in snow and I
never thought I would feel the sun's warmth again. But then I look at today! Today the sun is
bright within me and it feels so good!
The seeds of change are sprouting inside all of us. All we have to do is nourish those
seeds. If we allow the sun to shine inside us, we'll discover that we no longer feel
barren on the inside but rather we'll be filled with a whole garden of blessings.
--Sarah A., Vice Chair
- Please remember to bring in your 7th tradition meeting donations to the montly service meeting. The formula is 80% to the 12-Step house and 20% to the CoDa service group. Each group should keep a prudent reserve of $10-$15 for individual meeting expenses such as chips, literature, etc.
- Meeting list changes? Contact Danielle or CJ (671-5057)
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