Happy Valentine's day to you!

Wanneer God ver voel.

God self het gesê: "Ek sal jou nooit verlaat nie, jou nooit in die steek laat nie.” Hebreërs 13:5

God is altyd by jou, al voel dit nie so nie.

Dis maklik om die Here te dien wanneer dinge goed gaan. Wanneer jy goeie maats het, pa en ma tevrede is met jou en jy gesond is, is dit maklik om te sê: “Ek is lief vir die Here.” Maar wat van tye wanneer jou maats jou kwaad maak, jou ouers jou straf en jy boonop siek voel? Dien jy dan steeds die Here? Dink ‘n bietjie daaroor.

Soms voel dit of die Here baie ver van ons af is, maar dit maak nie saak wat gebeur nie, Hy is altyd naby. Hy belowe dat Hy nooit van jou af sal weggaan of jou in die steek sal laat nie, omdat Hy lief is vir jou.

Hartseer of slegte dinge gebeur met almal. Skuif in sulke tye nog nader aan Hom, en hou aan om Hom te aanbid. Hy sal jou help!

Gebed: Here, help my om te bly glo dat U na my omsien al voel dit nie so nie. Ek weet dat U in goeie en slegte tye by my is. Herinner my asb elke dag daaraan dat U naby is

After Rehab: 5 Ways for Addicts to Cope & Avoid Relapse

 

The myth suggests that rehab is the hard part for those struggling with addiction, but the truth is that life after rehab can be just as awful. In fact, the first few weeks after rehab are arguably worse for the struggling addict because they have a lot less support once they’ve left the rehab facility. In other words, for the addict, life after rehab can be downright terrifying.

For newly recovering addicts, there are several things they can do to reduce the likelihood of relapse and their overall anxiety, as well.

1. Get a sponsor.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you need to join Alcoholics Anonymous or another twelve-step group to have a sponsor. If you don’t want to join a twelve-step group, ask a trusted friend to be your sponsor, someone you can call when you’re overwhelmed. Having a sponsor is a crucial, time-tested part of successful recovery.

2. Always remember HALT.

One of the most helpful tools for recovering addicts is a neat and simple acronym: H (Hungry), A (Angry), L (Lonely), T (Tired). Research—and first-hand accounts of thousands of addicts—tell us that you’re more likely to relapse if you experience any of these strong feelings. Be careful and make sure to take care of yourself so that these unchecked feelings don’t wreak continued havoc on your life! Get your rest, eat well, surround yourself with positive people, and express your anger in the right places: your journal, therapy, or artistic outlets.

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3. Find purpose.

One of the best ways to ensure a successful recovery is to make sure that you’re clear on your sense of purpose—and I’m not just talking about returning to your job to pay the bills after rehab has drained your bank account. I’m talking about making sure that your life has meaning in several domains: cultivating friendships full of nurturance and support, volunteering for organizations that serve others who are less fortunate, and even writing about your story—in a journal, a blog post, or even planting the seeds to write your very first book!

4. Rediscover childhood fun.

Consistently, I find in my work with addicts that their addictions took over so much of their lives that they stopped doing some very simple and basic activities that once brought them peace and joy—and people need joy like SARS needs tax returns. My advice is simple in this department: Figure out what you have fun doing—and a return to addictive behavior doesn't count—and pursue those activities in a disciplined way (e.g., twice per week or more frequently). Examples: dancing, uncommon exercises (kick-boxing class, Pilates), and creative pursuits either at home or in a class at a local community college (drawing, painting, sculpting). We did this stuff as kids, so why did we ever stop?

5. Work on your relationships.

It’s impossible to be an addict without simultaneously damaging some of your closest relationships. Yes, it’s hard to be the addict, but it’s no easier to be the loved one of the addict. After rehab, you must start to do the work to improve your relationships that have suffered because of your historic loyalty to the addiction—and your loved ones know too well that you put your addiction first. Start having conversations with your loved ones about their feelings and apologize for the fact that your problems caused problems for them, too. Give them a chance to tell you how they’ve felt as they witnessed your downward spiral, and reassure them that you are now making an honest commitment to change. If you get feedback that is painful or hard to hear, call your new sponsor who can give you some perspective on the situation.

Bottom line: Life after rehab is incredibly challenging. However, people successfully work on their recovery every single day, and you, too, can become a success story as long as you do the work and follow some of the steps I’ve outlined above.

 

Hello, my name is DRUGS - I destroy homes, tear families apart, take your children, and that's just the start. I'm more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold, the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold. and if u need me, remember I'm easily found, I live all around you, in schools and in town. I live with the rich, I live with the poor, I live down the street, and maybe next door. My power is a...wesome; try me you'll see, but if you do, you may NEVER break free. Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice, and I'll own your soul. When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie. You do what you have to just to get h...igh. The crimes you'll commit, for my narcotic charms will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms. You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad When you see their tears, you should feel sad. But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised, I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways. I take kids from parents, and parents from kids, I turn people from god, and separate friends. I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride, I'll be with you always, right by your side. You'll give up everything... your family, your home... your friends, your money, then you'll be alone. I'll take and take, till you have nothing more to give. When I'm finished with you you'll be lucky to live. If you try me be warned this is no game. If given the chance, I'll drive you insane. I'll ravish your body; I'll control your mind. I'll own you completely; your soul will be mine. The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed, the voices you'll hear from inside your head, the sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see; I want you to know, these are all gifts from me, But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart, that you are mine, and we shall not part. You'll regret that you tried me, they always do, but you came to me, not I to you. You knew this would happen. Many times you were told, but you challenged my power, and chose to be bold. You could have said no, and just walked away, If you could live that day over, now what would you say? I'll be your master; you will be my slave, I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave. Now that you have met me , what will you do? Will you try me or not? Its all up to you. I can bring you more misery than words can tell. Come take my hand, I'll take you to hell!

It not a Joke, share this with those that need to hear it!

Namens Die Rots Paarl wil ons vir elkeen van julle 'n geseënde Kersfees en 'n baie voorspoedige 2014 toewens! Baie dankie vir elkeen van julle se ondersteuning van ons projek teen dwelmverslawing. Sonder julle sal ons dit nooit kan doen nie. Geniet die feesgety saam met julle familie en vriende en as julle op die pad gaan wees, ry versigtig en wees op die uitkyk vir diegene wat nie so versigtig is nie. Baie dankie dat julle op die Blog kom kuier. Dit beteken baie vir ons sowel as vir die stryd teen dwelmverslawing.

 

THE KNOT'S PRAYER 

 

 

 

Musiek..pes of plesier?

                            

Daar is musiek en mu-SIEK. Die eerste soort is daardie tipe klank samevoegings wat perfek tot die sinne spreek en jou meevoer na ‘n heerlike geesteswêreld.

Die mu-SIEK is daardie oorpyn-en irritasiemusiek wat orals teen mens se sin aan jou opgedwing word.Wanneer ek in ‘n klerewinkel kom,is ek nie lus dat die vals nood(t)krete van ‘n “kunstenares”met ‘n vlymskerp blêrstem,my oordromme opkerf nie.Ek wil in stilte my klere uitsoek en aanpas.

Dan is daar die liewe “agtergrond” musiek,waar die desibels so hoog is,dat dit ‘n vegvliegtuig,wat deur die klankgrens bars,na ‘n sagte briesie laat klink.Tussen die lawaai deur,moet mens kuier en ‘n gesprek probeer voer.Dis veral jaareindepartytjies wat hulle hieraan skuldig maak.

Die grootste pyniging is definitief daardie eentonige geprate “musiek”(Rap).Dit voel of iemand boor en boor in my brein in en net as ek dink dis verby,dan dril die boor vir ‘n laaste encore,nog so vyf tot tien minute langer tot binne in my breinstam!

My doodsteek is wanneer iemand van sy “baby” sing.In Engels of Afrikaans klink dit ewe vertraag.
Wanneer ek hierdie tyd van die jaar ‘n winkel ingaan,kners ek op maat van Jingle Bells,Rudolph the Rednose Reindeer en Little Drummer Boy,dat my tande agterna los en stomp voel.
Opgezoepte karre wat lyk of hulle asemhaal van die woeste klankgolwe wat kloppend teen die bakwerk timmer,is een van my padnagmerries.

Elke diertjie het sy plesiertjie en elkeen se musieksmaak verskil,maar moet dit net nie op ander afdwing nie.