Day 2: Wow, great posts from everyone!

YFM, sure everyone is different. point well made

Please remember the very fact that there is a count on GYE, both short term and long term, and the fact many display there count conspicuously by their name, shows that keeping a cheshban
is helpful to most.
and what is the reason for keeping a cheshban if not to track the past and to build a strong future?

yiraishamaim wrote on 10 May 2017 19:40:

Absolutely  I myself do it too. My point is that sobriety cannot depend on it, sobriety needs to depend on the now and the next right thing....

Thanks brother

Everyone is different and what works for one may not work for another. It appears that updating the cheshbon is helpful for many, and ODAAT is helpful too. Of course the deterrent of having to restart a count (publicly) is real. The daily updating of the count is also something that keeps one focused. ODAAT helps us when we get overwhelmed looking at the seemingly insurmountable challenge of remaining permanently clean. So everyone should avail themselves of whichever tools and systems resonate with them. Hatzlocha to all.

Day 3: Thinking about changing my username, welcoming suggestions. 

Ihavenostrength wrote on 11 May 2017 15:50:

that's not the solution, but maybe "Todayonly" or maybe just "today"

Ihavenostrength wrote on 11 May 2017 15:50:

just remove the 'no'

Ihavenostrength wrote on 11 May 2017 15:50:

You're name is a solid step 1, why change?

It's time for Step 2. "HPHasStrength"

Gevura Shebyesod wrote on 11 May 2017 16:24:

Like 

HP?

Strengthening Myself?

MayanHamisgaber wrote on 11 May 2017 16:32:

Hewlett PackardHigher Power

Ihavenostrength wrote on 11 May 2017 15:50:

That's only allowed if you're ready to share your real name either here like dov, or with another member

lol