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Doing my best
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This friend of mine is so insistant, he wants me in meeting like , Yesterday. But I am doing the best I can, I don't know if he understands all the obsicles I have to go through. I am also worried that he is upset, I don't want him being upset or worried,,, There is about 2000 miles between us so I can und...
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if I could give you anything
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If I could give you anything… If I could give you anything… I would give you a candle that burns as brightly as the light within you, the light you are. I would tell you to keep it burning, no matter what. I would say don’t let the well-intentioned extinguish it. Don’t let the mean-spirited blow it out. Don...
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moods
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Moods are a human condition. You can't avoid them. You aren't going to stop changing moods by reading this book - this can't happen. What can happen is that you can understand that moods are part of being human. Rather than staying stuck in a low mood, convinced you are seeing life realistically, you ca...
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Looking for support/ newcomer
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Hello everyone..My name is Michelle, and I am looking for support in recovery. I have 32 days today and I am sooooo greatful to be back! Yes, I have had time before. I had a few years a few times over the last 20 years of my life, but I still thought I was different! ( wrong !!! ) I ju...
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signs of a spiritual awakening
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Signs of a Spiritual Awakening
1. Increased ability to let things happen rather than make them happen. 2. frequent attacks of smiling. 3. feelings of being connected with others and with nature. 4. frequent overwhelming episodes of appreciation 5. tendency to think and act spontaneously r...
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Hi to all of you here:)
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Just taking a minute to drop by and say "HI" to each and every one of you, from the East Coast of Canada.
Have been away since Saturday and comming back this Saturday. Thinking of you all.:)
Spending quality time with my wife here a week a month, and pretty grateful for this program and Someone UP Ther...
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Today
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Daily Reflection May 24
We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us. But it is clear that we made our own misery. God didn't do it. Avoid then, the deliberate manufacture of misery, bu...
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hey
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went to my meeting tonght feeling great read agnotic also got a sponcer thanks to all and god bless
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meeting
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hello again, Im haveing a really hard time getting to a meeting, I really want to go to one, but its so hard in such a small town,, My schedual is exstreamly tight becasue of my job and work out every day, I have to work out so that I can feel good enough to get through the day. Try to get to one on line but t...
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keep it simple
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simplify your life.
1. It's about time.
Simplifying your life is really about gaining control of your life - creating more time, on the job and at home, to do the things you want to do. All the surveys I've seen reach the same conclusion: More and more people feel that they aren't spending their time...
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the Art of listening to nature
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http://www.srcm.org/literature/lectures/050101_Manapakkam.htm
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Today
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May 23 Daily Reflection
When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically. BB pp 64
It is very difficult for me to come to terms with my spiritual illness because of my great pride, disguised by my material successes and my intellectual power. Intelligence...
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my story
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on jan 15 i decided to drive after a day of drinking like usual not driving but drinking. it was a saturday so i could start early at 915 that night got picked up for dwi blew a .27 so had to go for treatment she ask me if i be willing to attend a aa groupi did not want to but i did found great people there but only me...
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I want sobriety
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Hi guys
I am doing well. I have gone to another meeting and it is really quite special to have this experience. My initial feeling is that I dont trust these people, you know like I think maybe they are just cons and are having a good laugh at my emotional turmoil.
I obviously enjo...
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back from the beach
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hey took a little while to read everything, probably going to tackle the bill wilson thread tomorrow when I am more awake.
Had a pretty good time at the bike week was real wild at some events and real mellow at others. Between you and me i rather enjoy people with too much liquor in them the night b...
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Workin on 4th step
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Hi,
I am currently working on my 4th step and so much stuff is coming up. It really hurts but I know this is they way things are suppose to be. I am 3 weeks from a year but right now I am wishing I never tried to do this. Any advice?
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feeling better
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it nice to know that there is someone to turn to i have my son graduation today.i dont like crowds without a drink but will try this today to all that enter god bless
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BB quote
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"We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step is to be, that we be given whatever we need to take care of such problems. We ask especially for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no request for ourselves only. We m...
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a little clean time but still need help
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hi ..been sober for 3 months now..went cold turkey .. still battling along though ..been on alzam for years but when i stopped drinking the doc said to up my intake of alzam to 6 p/d 1mg
also started me on prozac {lorien} 10mg for 1stweek and then 20 mg 2nd ifeel like shit on prozac so im stopping them toda...
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Sunday morning
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cheri
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hi
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 i am new to this and to aa just trying to get some help for this darn thing they call addiction
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TAX & DEBT HELP FOR RECOVERING ALCOHOLICS
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I am a recovering alcoholic and am 2 months into an intensive outpatient recovery program. I'm just coming off from a protracted relapse. As is not uncommon with many of us, I haven't been mindful of my finances while I was drinking. I've got BIG tax problems and a fair bit of debt...
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steps
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Hi guys,
Just like to let you know I started on the steps last night and really starting to feel more positive. It really does seem to be true, though 2 weeks ago I wouldn't have believed it, but just the simple act of surrender and willingness to engage in and work the program is more liberating t...
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interesting DUI laws
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HOW THE WORLD DEALS WITH DRUNK DRIVERS (check out Bulgaria and El Salvador)
Arizona: 1992 - 1st time offenders - 24 hrs in jail, $250 fine and 90 day license suspension. 2nd time offender within 3 yrs - 60 days in jail along with fines and license actions.
Australia: the names of the drivers are...
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thought=feeling=action & the daffodil principle
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i don't have to live in that past...easier said than done..but trying to live in the here and now...i'm getting better at it.
I do not wish to shut the door on it either. If i forget the fear of going back there even for one minute...THAT:S when i have be CONCERNED. I fear!!! Believe me!!!
My name is Wen...
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Patience
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What is patience?
Patience is the ability to:
Sit back and wait for an expected outcome without experiencing anxiety, tension, or frustration.
Let go of your need for immediate gratification.
Display tolerance, compassion, understanding, and acceptance toward those who are sl...
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History
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Origins of AA - Henrietta Seiberling Transcript of Henrietta's remarks presented at Founder's Day, June 10, 1971 Henrietta Seiberling is the lady who introduced Bill Wilson to Dr. Bob Smith. Henrietta Buckler Seiberling May, 1972 In the spring of 1971, the newspapers reported the passi...
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remember to keep it simple
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I know the grass beyond the door, the sweet keen smell. --Dante Gabriel Rossetti
There is a tale about a king who wanted only the wisest man to be his prime minister. When the search narrowed down to three men, he put them to a test. He placed them in a room and installed an impressive lock on the door...
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Humorous DUI Test
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http://www.killsometime.com/Video/video.asp?video=DUI-Sobriety-Test
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John
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Insecurity
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What is insecurity?
Insecurity is:
Feeling of not being ``good enough'' to meet the challenge of a situation you face in life.
Sense of helplessness in the face of problems, conflict, or concerns.
Belief that one is inadequate or incompetent to handle life's challenges.
Fear of b...
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Gammyrose
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Been Real busy, working about 12 + hrs every day. Doing real well, just gotta get some jobs finished. Hey Thanks for asking. I kinda miss the time I was spending on here. Well That,s about it for now. You take care.
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my gratitude list
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I read this every time my ego starts growing up again
1. GRATEFUL FOR GOD’S UNDESERVED GRACE
2. GRATEFUL TO BE ONE OF GODS CHILDREN AND SOMETIMES THE ABILITY TO SEE GOD IN OTHERS
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I wish
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I Wish Today will be the best day of your life. The sun will wrap you with its warm. Blue skies will allow you to get a glimpse of heaven. Your blessings be as infinite as the sand on the shores. Your successes will be remembered. Your failures will be forgotten. Your smiles will be enchanting. Your tears w...
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HI ALL
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I AM ALSO GOING AWAY, DOING BIKE WEEK AT MYRTLE BEACH. FOR A FEW DAYS.
PHIL, HOPE YOU HAVE ANOTHER GOOD WEEK WITH THE WIFE. NICE TO SEE THAT YOU ARE GOING REGULARLY.
AND EVERYONE ELSE THANKS FOR THE GREAT SHARES THIS WEEK AND HOPE EVERYONES WEEKEND GOES WELL.
WELL I WILL BE BACK ON SUN E...
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Hey evertbody...
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Goodmorning, Just wanted to tell everybody I'm going to be gone for awhile,I'm going to my nephews high school graduation in KS.It 's been quite the ordeal getting my Mom ready for the trip, had to get a travel oxygen concentrator, big oxygen containers for the trip, my brother has traveled 500 miles t...
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Acceptance
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. . . if we are suffering illness, poverty, or misfortune, we think we shall be satisfied on the day it ceases. But there too, we know it is false, so soon as one has got used to not suffering, one wants something else. --Simone Weil
Perhaps it's the human condition never to be satisfied and yet always...
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It's okay to make mistakes
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To err is human, but when the eraser wears out ahead of the pencil, you're overdoing it. --Josh Jenkins
It's okay to make mistakes. But we shouldn't live a life of excuses. We shouldn't slide over our mistakes; we should learn from them.
Excuses keep us apart from ourselves and others....
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Good morning
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"All these, and many others, have one symptom in common: they cannot start drinking without developing the phenomenon of craving. This phenomenon, as we have suggested, may be the manifestation of an allergy which differentiates these people, and sets them apart as a distinct entity. It has never...
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Online meetings
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Can anyone tell me how to get to an online meeting?? I thought maybe Id try doing an online meeting rather then go to one...
Thank you!
matisa
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to be enuf
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OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS NOT THAT WE ARE INADEQUATE. OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS THAT WE ARE POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE.
IT IS OUR LIGHT, NOT OUR DARKNESS, THAT FRIGHTENS US. WE ASK OURSELVES, WHO AM I TO BE BRILLIANT, GORGEOUS, TALENTED AND FABULOUS?
ACTUALLY, WHO ARE YOU NOT TO BE?
YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD.
YOUR...
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Emotional Abuse
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EMOTIONAL ABUSE:
Definition: Emotional abuse is an attack launched against a person instead of a body. Some victims of physical abuse state that they would far rather be struck physically, that to be attacked verbally and emotionally. The physical pain goes away; the emotional pain does not. On...
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Self Esteem
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We often use the expression "good self-esteem, "poor" self-esteem or "no" self-esteem. How does one "esteem" the self and what is the self anyway? Esteem involves loving respect and dignified caring. What of the self? We come into the world with it; it follows us through life like a shadow....
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The Mask
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Who am I? Don't be fooled by me. Don't be fooled by the face I wear, For I wear a mask, I wear a thousand masks. Masks that I am afraid to take off. But none of them are me. But don't be fooled. I give you the impression that I am secure, That all is sunny and unruffled with me, Within as well as without, That confi...
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Today
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He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has need to be forgiven. --Thomas Fuller
We have all seen adventure movies in which the heroes or villains are caught on a bridge that collapses. As they fall to whatever lies below, they are perhaps able...
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Sober Yesterday...
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Sober today so far. I'm just thinking about today.
Keeping busy.
Last night I went to an AA meeting and when I got home I prayed. I surrendered and I'm hoping that God will help.
In bed last night I took stock in a big way. For some reason it occurred to me that it was...
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Another day
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Hi Guys,
Well thats another day without a drink, its starting to get to to the point where I'm thinking about not drinking "today" rather than for the "next few hours". I've not been sober this long in over 15 years. Something seems to be working here! I'd like to kno...
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for a laugh,,,see you in the funnies
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Wedding Colors Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment, then said, "So why is the groom wearing black...
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Humanity
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Truth be known...I have come in here to debrief somewhat...
If it was day time I would go do some gardening, fencing or just hang with the critters till I soak up a some good vibes again.. but it's 1.30 in the morning and I have to go to bed and I have let a few folks (who I don't even know) get my head running&...
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Yesterday Today and Tomorrow
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There are two days in every week about which we should not worry, two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One of these days is YESTERDAY with its mistakes and cares, its faults and blunders, its aches and pains. YESTERDAY has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in the...
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