Prayer, meditation or chat

​Prayer, meditation or talking? 
You can do all of them whilst walking.

Yet its connection with your higher which needs to remain,
When all goes to fruition, who do you hone into? The God of your understanding that is able to contain.

People may like a chin wag…
Some like stillness which can be seen as stoic or socially removed,
When actually you are collecting your thoughts in moments you are looking to feel soothed. 

Chatting is great 
I personally like to write, 
Chatting can lead to judgement, as my own will release the angst that’s insight. 

Talking in group sessions is the place to be, 
Some share more than others, but that’s life.. the exceptions have no filter… as balance isn’t what they are able to see.

Jason
3rd October 2026

Don’t doubt yourself

​Don’t doubt yourself
People will try their luck,
Personally I rather diminish their words.. and put them in muck..

The thoughts can flow
God will guide you until the end,
There is only one spirit to follow my dear and humble friend. 

Don’t allow the brain to get bogged down,
Take the time for you, others have tried to fill your thoughts with what they see as humour,
Be strong and bold, others words are simply belligerent tumour.

Don’t say “yes” or “no”,
Just say “let me think about that.” And then pray to God,
The guidance received from their higher power shall arid the strain,
Please don’t doubt yourself… as long you allow the God in your heart to reign.

Jason
3rd October 2026

Without a drink

​without a drink I have a clear head
Without a drink I look forward to my day by reading books or watching a film instead.

Without a drink 
I can replace it by having a tea or coffee,
Without a drink I can treat myself to a sugar free toffee.!

Without a drink I can get closer to God
Without a drink I know I won’t feel sluggish or want to go for a nod.

Without a drink I can focus on a better diet,
Without a drink, I don’t need to cause chaos and delve into meaningless riot.

Without a drink I am happy, just for today!
Without a drink, my health is in the right direction, out of harms way.

Jason - 603 days sober
3rd October 2026

Patience and tolerance

​Patience and tolerance 
Something we all need to learn, 
When the brain becomes less tolerant our brains goes into overdrive, 
then the fight and flight shall derive.

Patience is part of thinking of others traits,
That feeling you need when we go at speed, 
When it’s a moment of balance and a sign of calm, in which we shall eventually need.

Tolerance is part of holding back
God’s answer is to be still and trust, that is a perspective mind 
When tolerance is also a sign of patience and work well together, when they are both aligned. 

Patience refuses to judge
Tolerance is about holding back and allowing God to take charge, 
These traits needs to be worked on time and time again, 
You are only as good as the last of one these,
Life is humbling after all, so allow these traits to put you at ease.

“Tolerance and patience”
Jason
3rd October 2026

I have a mate….

​I have a mate
Don’t be surprised?
I can be quite pleasant if I want, despite how I surmise.

Let me get back to the story; 
I have a mate, they are apprehensive to be on their own, common these days, they haven’t experienced life yet.. so therefore haven’t grown.

I have a mate, I can see they are scared.. like most of us,
I keep saying to them leave it with God, which for me and many others is a ‘must’,

I have a mate, a cool fellow I just say,
He must try to rid their negative thoughts, as hope is to hold onto.. just for today.

“My mate… help them to help himself!!”
Jason
3rd October 2026

You are only as limited as you imagination

​Don’t hold back 
Don’s hold in, 
Learn to step out into the unknown
And this is where God leads you where you ought to be shown.

Don’t hold back
Don’t give in, 
You are capable to do anything you want,
You are special to God, and perhaps a couple of fellows here or those far away
God ultimately has the final say.

Don’t hold back
Be the best person you can try to be,
Say the positives about you, and try to avoid berating others
You are no different from their awkwardness, my sisters and brothers. 

Be kind
Stop speaking negatively about you and others, 
That is only a reflection of who you are;
Haven’t you heard ‘the spec of the eye and the plank of the others eye’.
It is only the trust you have in God is where you refuse to ever become demised.

Jason
2nd October 2026

Wanted to pick up… but didn’t

​Who would have I disappointed? Myself of course!
And you know what? I came ‘this close’ for wanting a drink,
God stopped me.. by making me think.

I stopped, I almost called a fellow but I restrained instead, 
I wanted to continue on this sobriety journey, so I have worked hard for this.. so all well from these I am about to say and lay this past to bed. 

I tasted the drink in my mouth,
A relaxer… and a overwhelming craving,
I was all over the place and constantly wavering. 

I know the fellowship wouldn’t have judged me if I decided to slip, 
But I am staying with this God programme, the 12 steps will provide me with an almighty grip.

I avoided ‘this’ near miss 
I avoided because I spoke to God first, 
If I craved a drink, it wouldn’t be alcohol I’ve wanted to have thirst.

“Nearly… I didn’t.. just for today”
Jason
2nd October 2026