Alcoholics Anonymous

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly Verse"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31Weekly Quote"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. it's the life in your years." Abraham LincolnWeekly ThoughtAll good things we have are gifts from God. Even the faith wi...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. Dale Carnegie

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Aim for a star, and keep your sights high! With a heart full of faith within, your feet on the ground and your eyes in the sky." - Helen Lowrie Marshall

Mike D · Mike D

Good morning everyone! It's a beautiful chilly November day here in Iowa, and things are good. Hope everything is good with you. This morning I was thinking about the ways that the A.A. acronym H.O.W. -- Honesty, Openness, and Willingness -- began to manifest itself in my life through the early mo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Sometimes it seems I've spent my life trying to live up to others' expectations of me, and failing. I never thought much about pleasing myself. That would have been "selfish." --JoAnn Reed We can feel burdened, inadequate, and overwhelmed by expectations, even when they are our own. Mo...

debird17 · debird17

I have not had a drink in 8 days but I can't seem to get anything right and I'm really getting on my husbands nerves. I bounced a check and now have several overdraft charges. Then my car broke down. My husband said it's because of the way I drive and he is going to have to pay for my mess up again. T...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in making new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake. --Confucius Step Ten tells us that when we are wrong, we must "promptly" admit it. We aren't used to admitting our mistakes. We defend ourselves or blame others. This is called denial. Denial is bad for...

debird17 · debird17

12 Days since my last drink. I just got to work after my meeting. They where talking about living in the moment. I didn't talk today because I'm still trying to figure out what that means. I thought I was living in the moment when I drank because I was only thinking of me. Didn't care who I hurt or what I...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Do the best you can do and wait the results in peace." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Listening and Sharing"I've found that many of my painful experiences with others are the result of past memories," stated a friend. "Often I'm not reacting so much to what is going on between me and another person right at the time; I'm responding to some previous wound or hurt from m...

Mike B. · Mike B.

November 1Grapevine Quote No prophet can presume to say whether the world outcome will be blazing destruction or the beginning, under Gods intention, of the brightest era yet known to mankind. I am sure we AAs well comprehend this scene. In microcosm, we have experienced this identical state of ter...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!Happy Halloween!! You've been Mooned!!One rule to this game.... You can NOT get someone who hasalready gotten you! Now... go out there and get as many people as you can, before they get you! I got you first! and you can't get me back! Nana - Nana - Nana! (ha ha) We do not stop p...

Stepchild · Stepchild

This is about Clarence Snyder...One of first 100 of AA...Sponsored by Doctor Bob...He went on to sponsor 1000's....I like him....A lot of people didn't...He...Like Doctor Bob was No-Nonsense AA. Bookmark it...And read it at your leisure...Interesting stuff. http://www.silkworth.net/chs/...

Jerry F · Jerry F

What does it mean to you, what does it look like, feel like, sound like; how do you personally define it. "It" is the last word of our second step. I'm listening...actually gotta listen.

davep12and12 · davep12and12

Hi all, I found this board several weeks ago when I was planning a three-week trip to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and I was looking for some AA resources to help me find meetings there. So I just got home (to California) from the trip. It was amazing, and I'm so grateful that staying sober has given me the...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil. --Hannah Arendt How often have we found ourselves in a predicament and innocently saying, "How did I get into this?" When someone has been injured by our actions because we failed to think...

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 31Grapevine Quote At the end of each day ... I hope that I can say a short prayer of gratitude for another day of sobriety. Anything else good that happens is a bonus.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Here's a 3 1/2 minute inspirational clip that I love ... hope you do too !!!

Chaya · Chaya

Hi everyone! I am coming back to share that today is my first sober birthday. Thank you all for helping me get through those early days of sobriety. Love, Chaya

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

Not trying to rush through the steps, as I just got a sponsor, but the people, places and things is a big issue with me now (and I am sure for everyone)...but I guess I want to know from others' experiences if there is a particular step that they worked when they didn't let others' comments/actions bother...

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Thought i would check in. Spent the afternoon with my sponsor. Had an opportunity to go see my kids but there are things that i NEED to keep working on. i have SO much anger and resentment towards her right now that some days its almost unbearable. Lots of prayer and meditation gets me through the tough sp...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When a person is concerned only with giving, there is no anxiety. --Gerald JampolskyWhatever we give away returns to us, many-fold. When we show love or understanding, when we are gentle or express genuine concern, usually the same will come right back to us. Perhaps not in kind, maybe not in ways we e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before."- Edwin Elliot

debird17 · debird17

Dear Mom, I don't know if there is a heaven I only know that if there is you are there. I have always had my God issues and you always believed in him unconditionally. I wish I had your faith, I am envious of your faith. I see so much suffering and unhappiness and I have a hard time believing in a God that wo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I just spent 3 hours, for the most part, sitting in my easychair with dog in lap ... I loved this clip and am sharing it with my other friends Loved it and God Bless,Roger[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=lJ7AfSO2fKs]

jwlipp · jwlipp

. -- Edited by jwlipp on Saturday 2nd of November 2013 09:47:09 PM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future." - Berard Meltzer

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Had a good step meeting last night. Talked about Step 3. I'll be the first to admit that when I started this journey on the 22nd of June, I did not want to give anyone ANYTHING let alone God. Along the way I have realized that if I don't completely give myself up to God, COMPLETELY surrender, this won't work...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

October 28, 2013 Quote of the Week "God doesn't care what you think about Him,only that you think about Him." I've spend a lot of my life struggling with the concept of God. For many years my God was on a throne judging my thoughts and actions, and I did my best to keep on His...

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 29 "No one at the gym, at work, in my neighborhood, or even in church had ever put their hand out to me. In AA, it happened every day."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

An honest man's the noblest work of God. --Alexander Pope Step Five says, "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." When we did this Step, the person we admitted our wrongs to didn't run away or reject us. That person stuck with us. Chances a...

gonee · gonee

I have been working with some newcomers at the local rehab. I am just grateful that God has given me the opportunity to work with others. I am also grateful that God has not allowed me to squander these last 25 years of AA recovery. At least my earthly life will account for something instead of dying drunk...

mikef · mikef

Been very busy here in Lizard Land Florida,with new baby coming in a couple weeks for my 24 yr old daughter.Her sister, Jaelyn Amyiah (poppys angel) is anxiously awaiting to share her toys and hold her new sisters hand. Haven't been posting but stop by everyday to welcome any newcomers aboard. And...

Stepchild · Stepchild

http://www.barefootsworld.net/aaworkingthesteps.html

Standing_Tall · Standing_Tall

Having a rough day today. No drinking, but have thought about it.....a lot. My baby turned 4 today and its rough being away from him and my children. Just don't know what to do right now........

debird17 · debird17

Today I attended my very first meeting. I told myself last night that I could have a glass of wine since I was making the first step. I did not but that is my mind set. It took me a very long time to figure out that I needed help after crying for 3 days on and off and not sleeping I got the courage to attend a 6:00a...

Sabin · Sabin

Have attended AA for over ten years grateful to feel I belong somewhere on this planet that is it he first thing I got from attending meetings hope came and then it was work with the support of fellow members. I need to remember recovery is a day at a time and renew gratitude on a daily basis. Lists of things...

flipper · flipper

hey everyoe, been a while since i posted. still stop in for a good read when i need some pick me up. tomorrow will be 543 days sober, life is good, still have the ups and downs, but man i dont know how i used to live the way i did. thanks adain everyone for being here

Mike B. · Mike B.

October 28 "In this life we shall attain nothing like perfect humility and love. So we shall have to settle, respecting most of our problems, for a very gradual progress, punctuated sometimes by heavy setbacks. Our old-time attitudes of 'all or nothing' will have to be abandone...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We're not given more than we can handle.Sometimes I take on more than I can comfortably manage - thats one of the ways in which my life becomes unmanageable. It happens when I'm operating according to self-will rather than the will of a Higher Power.I believe that God does not expect more of me than I can...

gonee · gonee

I was listening to a traditions message given by AA co-founder Bill W. One of the things that was clear to me, was how much of a sacrifice these early members had made to secure recovery for people like me. My gratitude meter has just climbed up a little more. I shudder to think what would have happened to m...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I often think I'm not doing enough with my life. I paint, I golf, I dabble, but is that enough?--Abby WarmanNobody can answer the question posed by Abby but ourselves. The point is, are we content? If we hesitate even a moment before replying, perhaps we need to reconsider how we're spending our time.T...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly Quote"We can walk without fear, full of hope and courage and strength to do His will, waiting for the endless good which He is always giving as fast as He can get us able to take it in." -George MacDonaldWeekly ThoughtWhat keeps us from attemptinglet alone accomplishinggreat thin...

Mike D · Mike D

Hi everyone. Perhaps you're somewhat like me. Honesty about myself was not my strong point way back in my past. Truth was always my greatest fear. Oh, I claimed to be honest, but I wasn't. I had no idea how dishonest I really was until I did a Fourth Step inventory. However, honesty gradually beca...

Jerry F · Jerry F

Recovery is...I've detached from my son's relapse and from my nephew's and have nodded my head to "we admitted we were powerless...." and turned myself and my will and my own recovery status over to the care of God as I understand God and I've been tweaking my hope engine so that it runs smo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"In Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NASB

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

It's easy to look at all the tasks and unsolved problems and feel so pressured that we get paralyzed and don't get anything done. It takes discipline to gather in our scattered forces and focus on one thing, one day, one step, and sometimes one hour even when taking only that one step can seem so trivial i...

Fyne Spirit · Fyne Spirit

For my money, one of the dumbest things you can say to a real alcoholic is "just don't drink". I can't find it any where in our basic text though Carl Jung does tell Rowland Hazard that his only chance of surviving the illness is to place himself under lock and key or hire body guards to enforce &...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Dag-gumit, ... ... ... I woke up to 40 degrees this a.m. ... ... ... had to turn the frick'n heat on ... can't you be a good girl and keep that 'cold' stuff up there where it belongs ??? It's supposed to be around 72 this time of year, for a high ... we're struggling to get to 52 today AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO 'FREE...

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	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly Verse"Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31Weekly Quote"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. it's the life in your years." Abraham LincolnWeekly ThoughtAll good things we have are gifts from God. Even the faith wi...	Pythonpappy	2	359	Nov 4, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Quote About Hope I'd Like to Share With You (Preview) *"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.* Dale Carnegie	betterthanyesterday52	4	434	Nov 4, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Aim for a star, and keep your sights high! With a heart full of faith within, your feet on the ground and your eyes in the sky." - Helen Lowrie Marshall	Pythonpappy	0	308	Nov 3, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Becoming Open (Preview) Good morning everyone! It's a beautiful chilly November day here in Iowa, and things are good. Hope everything is good with you. This morning I was thinking about the ways that the A.A. acronym H.O.W. -- Honesty, Openness, and Willingness -- began to manifest itself in my life through the early mo...	Mike D	5	677	Nov 4, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) Sometimes it seems I've spent my life trying to live up to others' expectations of me, and failing. I never thought much about pleasing myself. That would have been "selfish." --JoAnn Reed We can feel burdened, inadequate, and overwhelmed by expectations, even when they are our own. Mo...	Pythonpappy	0	344	Nov 3, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I just can't get anything right..... (Preview) I have not had a drink in 8 days but I can't seem to get anything right and I'm really getting on my husbands nerves. I bounced a check and now have several overdraft charges. Then my car broke down. My husband said it's because of the way I drive and he is going to have to pay for my mess up again. T...	debird17	18	673	Nov 3, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "The real voyage of discovery consists not in making new landscapes but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust	Pythonpappy	0	270	Nov 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake. --Confucius Step Ten tells us that when we are wrong, we must "promptly" admit it. We aren't used to admitting our mistakes. We defend ourselves or blame others. This is called denial. Denial is bad for...	Pythonpappy	0	382	Nov 2, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Good Morning (Preview) 12 Days since my last drink. I just got to work after my meeting. They where talking about living in the moment. I didn't talk today because I'm still trying to figure out what that means. I thought I was living in the moment when I drank because I was only thinking of me. Didn't care who I hurt or what I...	debird17	4	410	Nov 2, 2013 by Jerry F
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Do the best you can do and wait the results in peace." - Franklin D. Roosevelt	Pythonpappy	0	314	Nov 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Listening and Sharing"I've found that many of my painful experiences with others are the result of past memories," stated a friend. "Often I'm not reacting so much to what is going on between me and another person right at the time; I'm responding to some previous wound or hurt from m...	Pythonpappy	0	288	Nov 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) November 1Grapevine Quote No prophet can presume to say whether the world outcome will be blazing destruction or the beginning, under Gods intention, of the brightest era yet known to mankind. I am sure we AAs well comprehend this scene. In microcosm, we have experienced this identical state of ter...	Mike B.	1	499	Nov 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Happy Halloween! (Preview) HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!Happy Halloween!! You've been Mooned!!One rule to this game.... You can NOT get someone who hasalready gotten you! Now... go out there and get as many people as you can, before they get you! I got you first! and you can't get me back! Nana - Nana - Nana! (ha ha) *We do not stop p...*	Pythonpappy	5	398	Nov 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	If you like AA history...Here is a good book. (Preview) This is about Clarence Snyder...One of first 100 of AA...Sponsored by Doctor Bob...He went on to sponsor 1000's....I like him....A lot of people didn't...He...Like Doctor Bob was No-Nonsense AA. Bookmark it...And read it at your leisure...Interesting stuff. http://www.silkworth.net/chs/...	Stepchild	4	459	Nov 1, 2013 by Stepchild
	Sanity... (Preview) What does it mean to you, what does it look like, feel like, sound like; how do you personally define it. "It" is the last word of our second step. I'm listening...actually gotta listen.	Jerry F	13	5535	Nov 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Back from Uzbekistan...... (Preview) Hi all, I found this board several weeks ago when I was planning a three-week trip to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and I was looking for some AA resources to help me find meetings there. So I just got home (to California) from the trip. It was amazing, and I'm so grateful that staying sober has given me the...	davep12and12	9	743	Nov 1, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil. --Hannah Arendt How often have we found ourselves in a predicament and innocently saying, "How did I get into this?" When someone has been injured by our actions because we failed to think...	Pythonpappy	8	485	Oct 31, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) October 31Grapevine Quote At the end of each day ... I hope that I can say a short prayer of gratitude for another day of sobriety. Anything else good that happens is a bonus.	Mike B.	1	337	Oct 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	How's Your Attitude ??? (Preview) Here's a 3 1/2 minute inspirational clip that I love ... hope you do too !!!	Pythonpappy	3	445	Oct 31, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	1 year (Preview) Hi everyone! I am coming back to share that today is my first sober birthday. Thank you all for helping me get through those early days of sobriety. Love, Chaya	Chaya	18	513	Oct 31, 2013 by Stepchild
	What Step Do I Need to Do to Get Over This? (Preview) Not trying to rush through the steps, as I just got a sponsor, but the people, places and things is a big issue with me now (and I am sure for everyone)...but I guess I want to know from others' experiences if there is a particular step that they worked when they didn't let others' comments/actions bother...	betterthanyesterday52	12	786	Oct 30, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Resentment (Preview) Thought i would check in. Spent the afternoon with my sponsor. Had an opportunity to go see my kids but there are things that i NEED to keep working on. i have SO much anger and resentment towards her right now that some days its almost unbearable. Lots of prayer and meditation gets me through the tough sp...	Standing_Tall	18	804	Oct 30, 2013 by Stepchild
	Today's Gift (Preview) When a person is concerned only with giving, there is no anxiety. --Gerald JampolskyWhatever we give away returns to us, many-fold. When we show love or understanding, when we are gentle or express genuine concern, usually the same will come right back to us. Perhaps not in kind, maybe not in ways we e...	Pythonpappy	1	348	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before."- Edwin Elliot	Pythonpappy	1	289	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike B.
	A Prayer To Mom (Preview) Dear Mom, I don't know if there is a heaven I only know that if there is you are there. I have always had my God issues and you always believed in him unconditionally. I wish I had your faith, I am envious of your faith. I see so much suffering and unhappiness and I have a hard time believing in a God that wo...	debird17	8	628	Oct 30, 2013 by debird17
	For the Dog Lovers Here (Preview) I just spent 3 hours, for the most part, sitting in my easychair with dog in lap ... I loved this clip and am sharing it with my other friends Loved it and God Bless,Roger[video=http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=lJ7AfSO2fKs]	Pythonpappy	4	403	Oct 30, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Recovering Alcoholic and Graduate Student Conducting Research on Alcohol Support (Preview) . -- Edited by jwlipp on Saturday 2nd of November 2013 09:47:09 PM	jwlipp	15	821	Oct 30, 2013 by Db1105
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future." - Berard Meltzer	Pythonpappy	1	356	Oct 30, 2013 by Mr_David
	Come a long way...... (Preview) Had a good step meeting last night. Talked about Step 3. I'll be the first to admit that when I started this journey on the 22nd of June, I did not want to give anyone ANYTHING let alone God. Along the way I have realized that if I don't completely give myself up to God, COMPLETELY surrender, this won't work...	Standing_Tall	9	738	Oct 30, 2013 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) October 28, 2013 Quote of the Week "God doesn't care what you think about Him,only that you think about Him." I've spend a lot of my life struggling with the concept of God. For many years my God was on a throne judging my thoughts and actions, and I did my best to keep on His...	Pythonpappy	7	536	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) October 29 "No one at the gym, at work, in my neighborhood, or even in church had ever put their hand out to me. In AA, it happened every day."	Mike B.	2	355	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) An honest man's the noblest work of God. --Alexander Pope Step Five says, "Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." When we did this Step, the person we admitted our wrongs to didn't run away or reject us. That person stuck with us. Chances a...	Pythonpappy	2	295	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Just grateful. (Preview) I have been working with some newcomers at the local rehab. I am just grateful that God has given me the opportunity to work with others. I am also grateful that God has not allowed me to squander these last 25 years of AA recovery. At least my earthly life will account for something instead of dying drunk...	gonee	5	524	Oct 30, 2013 by Mike D
	Blessings and serenity Just For Today (Preview) Been very busy here in Lizard Land Florida,with new baby coming in a couple weeks for my 24 yr old daughter.Her sister, Jaelyn Amyiah (poppys angel) is anxiously awaiting to share her toys and hold her new sisters hand. Haven't been posting but stop by everyday to welcome any newcomers aboard. And...	mikef	5	449	Oct 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Working the steps... (Preview) http://www.barefootsworld.net/aaworkingthesteps.html	Stepchild	5	756	Oct 29, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Having a rough day..... (Preview) Having a rough day today. No drinking, but have thought about it.....a lot. My baby turned 4 today and its rough being away from him and my children. Just don't know what to do right now........	Standing_Tall	28	757	Oct 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Today was my first meeting. (Preview) Today I attended my very first meeting. I told myself last night that I could have a glass of wine since I was making the first step. I did not but that is my mind set. It took me a very long time to figure out that I needed help after crying for 3 days on and off and not sleeping I got the courage to attend a 6:00a...	debird17	17	635	Oct 29, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	One Day at a time (Preview) Have attended AA for over ten years grateful to feel I belong somewhere on this planet that is it he first thing I got from attending meetings hope came and then it was work with the support of fellow members. I need to remember recovery is a day at a time and renew gratitude on a daily basis. Lists of things...	Sabin	6	975	Oct 29, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	long time....... (Preview) hey everyoe, been a while since i posted. still stop in for a good read when i need some pick me up. tomorrow will be 543 days sober, life is good, still have the ups and downs, but man i dont know how i used to live the way i did. thanks adain everyone for being here	flipper	10	658	Oct 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) October 28 "In this life we shall attain nothing like perfect humility and love. So we shall have to settle, respecting most of our problems, for a very gradual progress, punctuated sometimes by heavy setbacks. Our old-time attitudes of 'all or nothing' will have to be abandone...	Mike B.	1	373	Oct 28, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift --- Boy, Did I need this One Today !!! (Preview) We're not given more than we can handle.Sometimes I take on more than I can comfortably manage - thats one of the ways in which my life becomes unmanageable. It happens when I'm operating according to self-will rather than the will of a Higher Power.I believe that God does not expect more of me than I can...	Pythonpappy	12	566	Oct 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	AA Traditions. (Preview) I was listening to a traditions message given by AA co-founder Bill W. One of the things that was clear to me, was how much of a sacrifice these early members had made to secure recovery for people like me. My gratitude meter has just climbed up a little more. I shudder to think what would have happened to m...	gonee	11	823	Oct 28, 2013 by Mike D
	Today's Gift (Preview) I often think I'm not doing enough with my life. I paint, I golf, I dabble, but is that enough?--Abby WarmanNobody can answer the question posed by Abby but ourselves. The point is, are we content? If we hesitate even a moment before replying, perhaps we need to reconsider how we're spending our time.T...	Pythonpappy	1	344	Oct 28, 2013 by Mike D
	Weekly Thought (Preview) Weekly Quote"We can walk without fear, full of hope and courage and strength to do His will, waiting for the endless good which He is always giving as fast as He can get us able to take it in." -George MacDonaldWeekly ThoughtWhat keeps us from attemptinglet alone accomplishinggreat thin...	Pythonpappy	2	398	Oct 28, 2013 by betterthanyesterday52
	Putting Honesty Into Action At Step Ten. (Preview) Hi everyone. Perhaps you're somewhat like me. Honesty about myself was not my strong point way back in my past. Truth was always my greatest fear. Oh, I claimed to be honest, but I wasn't. I had no idea how dishonest I really was until I did a Fourth Step inventory. However, honesty gradually beca...	Mike D	20	866	Oct 28, 2013 by Stepchild
	Cunning Powerful and baffling... (Preview) Recovery is...I've detached from my son's relapse and from my nephew's and have nodded my head to "we admitted we were powerless...." and turned myself and my will and my own recovery status over to the care of God as I understand God and I've been tweaking my hope engine so that it runs smo...	Jerry F	8	850	Oct 28, 2013 by Mike D
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "In Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33 NASB	Pythonpappy	0	392	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) It's easy to look at all the tasks and unsolved problems and feel so pressured that we get paralyzed and don't get anything done. It takes discipline to gather in our scattered forces and focus on one thing, one day, one step, and sometimes one hour even when taking only that one step can seem so trivial i...	Pythonpappy	0	381	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	JUST DON'T DRINK - LIKE I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT? (Preview) For my money, one of the dumbest things you can say to a real alcoholic is "just don't drink". I can't find it any where in our basic text though Carl Jung does tell Rowland Hazard that his only chance of surviving the illness is to place himself under lock and key or hire body guards to enforce &...	Fyne Spirit	15	941	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Okay Tasha !!! (Preview) Dag-gumit, ... ... ... I woke up to 40 degrees this a.m. ... ... ... had to turn the frick'n heat on ... can't you be a good girl and keep that 'cold' stuff up there where it belongs ??? It's supposed to be around 72 this time of year, for a high ... we're struggling to get to 52 today AND IT'S SUPPOSED TO 'FREE...	Pythonpappy	10	574	Oct 27, 2013 by Pythonpappy
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