I didn’t ask to think this way

I just do...

The participating book for people who are hurting, hard-headed, or too busy…

The Life Series

Volume I

By Veronica Slack and Your Name Here

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ISBN 0-7567-1885-6

any portions thereof in any form.

All material contained in this book are original thoughts written

by Veronica Slack

Send responses to:

ididntasktothinkthisway@gmail.com

Harrison, TN 37341

“For I know the plans I have for you,

Declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and

not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a

future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

“When the Solution is Simple. God is Answering.”

-Albert Einstein

This Book is Dedicated to

You, God

ABOUT THE THOUGHTBOOK

How to Use these Books

The Reader, participates by reading and relating in some way to the content, then write your own thoughts on the page provided in the book “a Page a Day” creating your own book alongside mine.

It is suggested to discipline yourself to only one page a day and to the take time each day to think about what we wrote.

Let some aspect of the thought ruminate and enjoy the ride.

The Tab Pages are for your Private Collection of Creations that Inspire you. Draw your artwork here, doodle, or tape in pictures.

Use the Table of Contents for moments when you are consumed by hurting, hard-headed or too busy and don’t want to write. Just read the pages noted.

These actions Uniquely complete the participating Thought-Book. Making the owner of this Thought-Book a co-writer of a one of a kind book.

For many years I have sought to quiet this uneasy feeling inside of me. By searching all the roads, I came across for whatever for something. I just couldn’t figure out what the uneasy feeling was. After many roads, I ask God one day, “What was I supposed to be doing here anyway?” For the next year or so I asked that question over and over again. I believe God was telling me to be patient. Then one day I was writing this time theory article on lifespan interaction and became lost in it and stuck for words. I had hours to pass while I was sitting in a limo (I was a Chauffeur from Bucks County) in New York City and I started arguing with God. I said, “God how can I write this if my thoughts keep turning off and wandering off to who knows where?” “Couldn’t You give me somebody that has been where I am to encourage me?” Frustrated and feeling lost and alone, but still loving God, I took out one of my personal private books that no one sees, but I did that day. I hope something I thought one day helps somebody else who might think about life, on any given day in a slightly off-centered way. My own book has helped me, whether I read one page or many.

I am thankful I went through the things I did if just one person comes across a page of this book and can relate to and be helped by it in some way.

Best Wishes to you on your Journey,

Sending love and friendship from me to you across these pages.

–Veronica…

P.S. I am still writing other Thought-books that come from my heart and head this way. I hope they too reach people like me who have a hard time living sometimes. I am writing this before they are complete so people will not let me give up on what I have -to give up

from inside of me.

Day One Gratitude for People

I opened this book to an empty page and then I thought of you, the other people on this spinning world. I could not leave it empty. For every day, you have helped me to not have empty meaning to my existence.

To you, I say, “you are the best thing that ever happened to me and the hardest thing for me to love without condition,” though I am not ever giving up hope that this is possible for me.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

Make a list of who or what is giving you hope –right now.

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My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

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If needed -This is the Solution today…

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This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ______________________________________________________________

Confused / stable / viscous/ loving / attacking / calm / selfish / sharing / freaking out / reaching out/ doubtful / believable / hate / forgiveness / fear / courage / distant / connected / hopeful / hopeless / guilty / forgiven / unmanageable /acceptance / scared / brave / self-pity / esteemed / sorrow / joyful / judgmental / compassion / arrogant / humility / devious / trustworthy / worthless / integrity / self-centered / being of service / divided / harmony / disagreeable / togetherness /

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Two Being Part of the Solution

What can I, one person, do right now to make this situation better? I didn’t ask to happen into this unattractive spot, in fact, I have to function in life and these are just other people’s dishonest messes that I have to pass through. I don’t have to like it, but what am I going to do here?

Tell me, God, because I’m listening. What can I, one person, do right now to make this situation better?

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

Answer the question in writing.

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

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This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ______________________________________________________________ Confused / stable / viscous/ loving / attacking / calm / selfish / sharing / freaking out / reaching out/ doubtful / believable / hate / forgiveness / fear / courage / distant / connected / hopeful / hopeless / guilty / forgiven / unmanageable /acceptance / scared / brave / self-pity / esteemed / sorrow / joyful / judgmental / compassion / arrogant / humility / devious / trustworthy / worthless / integrity / self-centered / being of service / divided / harmony / disagreeable / togetherness /

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Three Standing Firm with love

Careful with my heart there, daughter. Though you may be grown and living life apart from me now, that does not somehow graduate you to “I can decide and do any old thing and Mom is just going to have to accept it.” Though this may all be true, mom can decide and do any old thing and daughter is just going to have to accept it. After all, I had this same argument with God, who has shown me I at times do not make good decisions, as you already know. So, Momma is not about to accept any old thing. I love you too much for that. I’d rather you be mad at me than hold back who I am when it comes to loving you.

If you have a problem with this, take it up with God. Because He made me your mother.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

We Surrender all to our Higher Power – but keep our backbone.

List where you need backbone and get it.

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If needed -This is the Solution today…

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This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Four Trusting God is Always There

As a little girl, I cried all over Your Books, God, as I sought refuge from the terror wreaking havoc on my world. I asked You, over and over, to keep me safe. As a woman now, I marvel at the absolutely awesome relationship we have, God. You have shown me how to be with You through all that comes my way, and boy, have terror and triumph had their turns in my life.

I’ll keep asking You God, to keep me safe because I don’t understand the twists and turns. I only understand they cannot -not come. Same as You cannot -not be with me.

For it is I who believes You are not somewhere. And You, are God and You, are everywhere.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

What is your real story between You and your Higher Power for the time you’ve been here?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Send it to

ididntasktothinkthisway@gmail.com

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ______________________________________________________________

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Five Connected by Default

Though I see You in so much of my life, and in others’ too, I find it hard to understand why I can’t just stay in tune and on track, without allowing my troubles to interfere and warp my perception then cause a separation. And since it’s always been this way, chances are I will keep reaching and so will You, God. I am grateful to be with You now. Some time, is better than no time.

God is not like a man that he should run from our crazy behaviors. He is stability in the midst, already knowing the moment your heart reached out.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

No matter what problems you have today, does your heart know where to eventually turn?

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

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This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ______________________________________________________________

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Six Learning by Example

Just when my view of the world is at maximum hostility, someone goes the extra mile to show me unattached kindness. Then goes another mile to take responsibility they didn’t have to take. Despite my hostile view.

Somehow my vision is now clear due to the impression left behind, that lingers unconsciously and connects in my mind’s eye. The impressed idea graphs a new pathway, that adds serenity to my step. The pathway is simple to understand, this is just who and how this person is. This person is a role model for me.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

Can you find two people, places, or things, that you could go the extra mile for today?______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Today look for the opportunity to make an impression this way.

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ______________________________________________________________

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Seven Wanting to Run & Hide

I asked someone today, if they knew where any caves were. This person looked at me like, “what are you talking about?” I said, “caves, you know, someplace to hide out.” The person smiled as if I were joking. But I wasn’t. I am in such a knot inside. I’d like to curl up in a ball, and make the world go away. Life has to be like this right now. There is no way around what I am going through. I cannot turn back. It isn’t an option, and that makes this process awful, because I want it to be an option.

That’s why I want a cave -to avoid being in this miserable place inside myself. Though I suppose I would still be with me, even in a cave.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

Bask in your misery for a moment or two and then get up and tell somebody what is on your mind.

What two things can I do to strengthen my relationship with other people today?

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add some- Circle as many Feelings as you have. ______________________________________________________________

This is my Note to my Higher Power…

Day Eight Knowing Where Home Is

I have been walking around this town the past few days feeling like a child inside. Looking to others for help. Not being sure if they can help because this seems so scary. I am missing the comfort of what is familiar. I feel as though I can’t clearly express what I need, so I stir in anxiousness.

As I look at the sea of faces, I feel alone; How do I get out of this one, God? Tell me please because You are the only One here with me right now.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

Times can be tough. Force yourself to include others to help carry the load.

When did you get the message life would be easy? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

In what way can you reach out to others, for help to carry the load of life?

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My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add Some- Circle as many Feelings as you have...

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Ignorant / awareness / inconsistent / disciplined / irresponsible / committed / unfaithful / true / ungrateful / gratitude / oppressed / freedom / ugly / ok in my own skin / insecure / confident / threaten / secure / failure / successful / less than / equal to / inadequate / capable / coward / courageous / running / facing life / envy / inspired / loser / victorious / like dying / alive / fat / just right as I am / unloved / accepted / alone / a part of / isolated / involved / getting high / holding on / loose cannon / accountable / unlovable /cared about / penniless / grateful for what I have / escaping / staying focused / violent / peaceful / Godless / God loved / like giving up /determined / jealous / happy for others / useless /creative /unimportant /valued.

This is my Note to God...

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The Private Collection By ______________

Add your own Creative Thoughts, Artwork

or tape in Inspirational Picture Prints.

Whatever I want or can Think to do with this Page Belongs here.

Personal Notes

The Private Collection By ______________

Add your own Creative Thoughts, Artwork

or tape in Inspirational Picture Prints.

Whatever I want or can Think to do with this Page Belongs here.

Personal Notes

Day Nine Stop & Settle Down

How can you pick yourself up when you haven’t even accepted that you are down and how can you accept you are down when you refuse to stop running around?

Be still, won’t you?

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

List what it is you hear when you stop?

1.____________________________

2.____________________________

3.____________________________

4.____________________________

5.____________________________

Replace any negatives with true statements.

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add Some- Circle as many Feelings as you have...

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Ignorant / awareness / inconsistent / disciplined / irresponsible / committed / unfaithful / true / ungrateful / gratitude / oppressed / freedom / ugly / ok in my own skin / insecure / confident / threaten / secure / failure / successful / less than / equal to / inadequate / capable / coward / courageous / running / facing life / envy / inspired / loser / victorious / like dying / alive / fat / just right as I am / unloved / accepted / alone / a part of / isolated / involved / getting high / holding on / loose cannon / accountable / unlovable /cared about / penniless / grateful for what I have / escaping / staying focused / violent / peaceful / like giving up /determined / jealous / happy for others / useless /creative /unimportant /valued

This is my Note to my Higher Power...

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Day Ten Remain Teachable

It is amazing what our thoughts can do to any situation. It is even more amazing that after 36 years and counting, I am still letting my thoughts add too much hot pepper to what is occurring. Whatever is happening, is going to happen, no matter how I decide to address it.

Misery and chaos are optional, someone help me to comprehend this and get it through to my brain, that our thoughts can be treacherous and damning to ourselves and others. Today just let me learn to raise my hand in refusal and say, “no thanks I ‘ll pass,” to the extra hot pepper.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

How do I behave when I am not teachable?

How do I behave when I am being teachable?

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add Some- Circle as many Feelings as you have...

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Ignorant / awareness / inconsistent / disciplined / irresponsible / committed / unfaithful / true / ungrateful / gratitude / oppressed / freedom / ugly / ok in my own skin / insecure / confident / threaten / secure / failure / successful / less than / equal to / inadequate / capable / coward / courageous / running / facing life / envy / inspired / loser / victorious / like dying / alive / fat / just right as I am / unloved / accepted / alone / a part of / isolated / involved / getting high / holding on / loose cannon / accountable / unlovable /cared about / penniless / grateful for what I have / escaping / staying focused / violent / peaceful / like giving up /determined / jealous / happy for others / useless /creative /unimportant /Valued.

This is my Note to my Higher Power...

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Day Eleven Seeking Guidance & Harmony

God, I seem to have gotten tangled up in other people's words. People's opinions are bothering me again. Somehow, I became stuck worrying if I will be okay because I don’t feel okay.

Could You help me think and see clear of other-people’s stuff? While You are at it, please-oh-please, show me how to deal with my own thoughts and behaviors, so I can live in peace with the world around me today.

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

Realize, we do not have to add our two-cents into every statement that passes our ears.

What can I surrender to clear my mind?

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add Some- Circle as many Feelings as you have...

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Ignorant / awareness / inconsistent / disciplined / irresponsible / committed / unfaithful / true / ungrateful / gratitude / oppressed / freedom / ugly / ok in my own skin / insecure / confident / threaten / secure / failure / successful / less than / equal to / inadequate / capable / coward / courageous / running / facing life / envy / inspired / loser / victorious / like dying / alive / fat / just right as I am / unloved / accepted / alone / a part of / isolated / involved / getting high / holding on / loose cannon / accountable / unlovable /cared about / penniless / grateful for what I have / escaping / staying focused / violent / peaceful / like giving up /determined / jealous / happy for others / useless /creative /unimportant /Valued.

This is my Note to my Higher Power...

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Day Twelve You Are Valuable -Somewhere

People will show you how to free your mind, if you are brave enough to tell them what is going on inside of it.

People somewhere on this earth care about you personally, do not give up until you find them!

Relate, Comment, or Add to the Thought

List your friends / groups that help you get along in life.

1.____________________

2.____________________

3.____________________

4.____________________

5.____________________

Just do this. If you don’t have any friends or support –go get some!

My Page of Thoughts

This is on my Mind today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

This is How I feel today -Add Some- Circle as many Feelings as you have...

_______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Ignorant / awareness / inconsistent / disciplined / irresponsible / committed / unfaithful / true / ungrateful / gratitude / oppressed / freedom / ugly / ok in my own skin / insecure / confident / threaten / secure / failure / successful / less than / equal to / inadequate / capable / coward / courageous / running / facing life / envy / inspired / loser / victorious / like dying / alive / fat / just right as I am / unloved / accepted / alone / a part of / isolated / involved / getting high / holding on / loose cannon / accountable / unlovable /cared about / penniless / grateful for what I have / escaping / staying focused / violent / peaceful / like giving up /determined / jealous / happy for others / useless /creative /unimportant /Valued.

This is my Note to God...

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I didn't ask to think this way, 12-Day Packet-book sample

I just do…

The participating thought-book for people who are hurting, hard-headed, or too busy.

Congratulations, _______________________ ______

Sign here Date

On your Personal Achievement from the Heart.

You are now the co-author of your own packet of thoughts. This packet-book, completed is one of a kind and uniquely yours. Sign and date this page, then place it in view somewhere special.

We didn’t ask to think this way, does not mean we can’t Think Better Together.

The completion of your first packet-book continues in Volume I on page 35, see you in Volume I.

Love and Respect.

Veronica Slack

P.S. It is my Hope that you will connect some way with the interactive website forum www.ididntasktothinkthisway.com or social media.

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The Veronica Slack

RecoveryJournal Foundation

100% net proceeds from the sale of the recovery journal 31-days of Volume l and Volume I long-term are contributed to community outreach and beyond.

Mission Statement

The Veronica Slack Recovery Journal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides educational recovery journals to correctional institutions, addiction & mental health resources, alternative recovery resources, start-up recovery houses, and to private individuals.

Vision Statement

Please donate today and keep the book distribution support moving forward.

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I didn’t ask to think this way

The participating book for people who are hurting, hard-headed, or too busy…

The Life Series

Volume I

By Veronica Slack and Your Name Here

The participating book series is designed to encompass all genders, all cultures, and all beliefs, by way of the reader participating or co-writing half of the book, unique to their own views.

Our Gift to you,

12-Day Gift-Packetbook, Thirty-seven free pages,

Download & print, or save & write on your computer.

Keep the pages, you can tape them into Volume I.

Copy and paste below

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If needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

The Veronica Slack

RecoveryJournal Foundation

100% net proceeds from the sale of the recovery journal 31-days of Volume l and Volume I long-term are contributed to community outreach and beyond.

Mission Statement

The Veronica Slack Recovery Journal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides educational recovery journals to correctional institutions, addiction & mental health resources, alternative recovery resources, start-up recovery houses, and to private individuals.

Vision Statement

Please donate today and keep the book distribution support moving forward.

**You do not have to have Paypal to donate**

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I didn’t ask to think this way

The participating book for people who are hurting, hard-headed, or too busy…

The Life Series

Volume I

By Veronica Slack and Your Name Here

The participating book series is designed to encompass all genders, all cultures, and all beliefs, by way of the reader participating or co-writing half of the book, unique to their own views.

Our Gift to you,

12-Day Gift-Packetbook, Thirty-seven free pages,

Download & print, or save & write on your computer.

Keep the pages, you can tape them into Volume I.

Copy and paste below

Begin Page

If needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

If Needed -This is the Solution today…

You do not have to have Paypal to donate