Alcoholics Anonymous

holiday cards for MIP House members · John

-Each year we try to bring some strong holiday cheer in the MIP recovery homes with holiday decor and cards that can change the spirit of unforgotteness, aloniness, sorrows... Into a time of building new members and embracing a new way of life. To do this we ask ALL Memebers of Miracles in Process to par...

Chaya · Chaya

Especially those with BIG issues. Tonight a sobriety sister told me "no men for a year." Of course I knew this, but when my sponsor reiterated it I got super anxious. I haven't dated for about 8 months and at this point I have no desire to, but telling me I can't be with a man for a year is like tell...

Picaposie · Picaposie

What a long month this is turning into! But that is par for the course. My sister's brother-in-law passed away and she asked me to house sit for her. Then the very next day my daughter started having congestive heart problems again. Which way do I go <--->? Life tends to get whirly sometimes and I...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Dad is trying to complicate our "food for Christmas" in various ways today. I allowed him to say everything he needed to. Then I simply said: "I hope you don't worry too much more about this. It will be fine however it turns out." He can not generate thoughts like that on his o...

RubyTues · RubyTues

My husband is out of town and on my way home I had this really strong craving. I guess because whenever I was home alone before I would look forward to getting into a bottle. Just feeling a bit sad and rough.

Col · Col

I know that regrets are futile. I know this intellectually. Most of my regrets are pretty minor and I can see past mistakes and poor decisions in a reflective manner- you live and learn. There is one, however, that has been on my mind as of late. My grandmother passed on when I was 19 years old. I was blesse...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, bu...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill As we grow spiritually, we naturally become more generous. It's a quality of a well-developed person. Rather than being anxious over whether we will have enough - and rather than hungrily seeking more and more - we be...

HJF454 · HJF454

Having a hard time with insecurity. Finally letting go and letting GOD. Hard to take a step back from the situation.

TeganTantalize · TeganTantalize

Ya know i had this friend who i use to party with all the time guess he wasnt really a freind he had the nerve to call me and ask me to by him so damn alcohol i flipped out on him and called him all types of names.. Then i had to tenth step it..But he said i have no right to be mad at him..I dont talk to him anymore dont...

BarbaraLu · BarbaraLu

About a week ago, I met a young woman at a meeting that, through a strange connection, knows my son. She seemed so beaten down and we had a great vibe between us. She is coming up on the anniversary of the suicide of her fiance and cannot stop drinking. I talk with her daily and then, every night since we met,...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I guess the thing about this mental slip in recovery, or maybe it's an entire relapse - I don't know - is that I see clearly the drink, and I just wont take it out of pure stubbord will. All the friends I've made are gone. They've either relapsed, or just stopped calling me back. There doesn't seem to be a...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I took the suggestions in the 2 steps back thread. My sponsor offered a "this too shall pass", and she was right too. I stayed open to new experiences, putting the past ones behind me. I prayed for those I was feeling let down by. I remembered that even though I may not have lots of friends in...

jj · jj

As recovering alcoholics, helping each other get over our past and putting the past to rest, doing the best we can today, being the best we can be today changes us into to the person we are meant to be. being alcohol free is just the beginning... the best is yet to come.And we have ceased fighting anyth...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Love one another, but make not a bond of love. --Kahlil Gibran Love doesn't demand; love compromises. It doesn't possess; it frees. Love doesn't gloat; it praises. Love makes friends of strangers. It softens our rough edges and strengthens our assets. Knowing we're loved inspires us and invites fo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to the board Lance A and congrats on 10 months ... glad you're here ... Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy

SolanoGypsy · SolanoGypsy

The birthdate of my freedom is January 12, 2012.I got sober at Into Action Fellowship in Fairfield, California.

SoberSteve · SoberSteve

Please keep them in your prayers. I live in near the Clackamas Mall and the whole community was shocked then to see this morning the tragedy at the school. My heart goes out to all the families. Please keep them in your prayers.

Gleek22 · Gleek22

I have a problem. I just started going to meetings 2 1/2 months ago and started out from the bat talking to the older women and my sponser wants me to start talking to people my age (22). I am afraid of cliques and I know alot of people my age are like that. How do I go about making friends that are my age?

Chaya · Chaya

Yup. I'm back here again. Starting my first step and having doubts. Maybe I just made a big deal out of things. I don't know. Yes. I do know. I know I am an alcoholic but I have been lucky enough to catch it early. Like, someone in the early stages of cancer still has cancer. I hate when my head does this. I imag...

justadrunk · justadrunk

justadrunk · justadrunk

My husband pointed it out. He said "Honey, this feels weird to say, but I think this is the alcholic talking". I thought that no one sat by us at his Christmas party last night because of me. I went on about all the ways it was all about me all the way home. Today, him having to leave for another...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Wife is at home and texts husband on a cold winter morning:"Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely screwed up now."

nezyb · nezyb

Reason, Season, And A LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you will know exactly what to do.Some people come into our lives and quickly go..Some people become friends and stay awhile...leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts.....

Col · Col

Hey all:) I am currently working on my 4th step ( for 2nd time, cuz my first attempt was not very honest). I think that I am done with the resentment list- I feel as though I have been very honest and thorough. My sponser does not agree. I'm really just looking for advice from those that have completed their...

Neophyte · Neophyte

"Today, my daughter finally gave birth to twin boys. She informed me that she named them Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck. My grandsons are named after Hobbits. FML" Lol alcoholism gets the best of us

Tanin · Tanin

Interesting sounding film.I passed out at an airport once. Near the end of the runway. Planes taking off shook the car and woke me up. Don't know how many.Ah, the life. 'Smashed' not a watered-down look at alcoholismPosted December 7, 2012 . . . The film is about alcoholism, and not the clubbing kind...

RubyTues · RubyTues

Tips for working through the anger? Last night I was lying in bed and I just felt absolutely consumed by anger. I was reading the big book and thinking how hard it is going to be to get through step one and I just felt totally rage-y.

Mike B. · Mike B.

The last few days have been o.k. Not good just o.k. I went to 3 meetings in 3 days and a district meeting on the 4th. day. I also phoned my Sponsor and took calls from Sponsee's. I didn't feel like I was one with my HP(God). I felt like I was off the Spiritual beam. I prayed about it. It came to me this mor...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I'm trying to figure out what to get my alcoholic father for Christmas today. Thinking back to all the Christmas's - most of my gifts were relating to beer. Beer mugs, hat', beer making kits, supplies, fancy beer, weird beer, mini kegs of beer, pain ol' cases of beer... pretty much anything and ever...

mikef · mikef

Hey Pappy,blessings of this day! Today's reading ,for me,ever so pertinent(as usual). Last night about 2:00 a.m. I received my 4th "thanks but no thanks" reply from LOWE'S job application department. I am truly blessed to be receiving Social Security but as our plans have been altered...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

. . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your prese...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Fulfillment "Everything I need shall be provided today. Everything." Say it, until you believe it. Say it at the beginning of the day. Say it throughout the day. Sometimes, it helps to know what we want and need. But if we dont, we can trust that God does. When we ask, trust, and believe that o...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 17, 2012 Quote of the Week "Learning to live life one day at a time..." My girlfriend went into her office a couple hours late today because of an early doctor's appointment and found that 14 people in her department had been laid off that morning. I'm home recovering from...

justadrunk · justadrunk

I have made some more amends, this time through email, and a forward to several family members at that!! I didn't think I would be doing "group" or bulk amends when I first began this!!! LOL I had imagined that all my amends would be so huge - such big moments - I pictured the beautiful water...

AngelaP · AngelaP

So I have been sober for 4 months and was wondering if it was okay to have non-alcoholic beer? Not like downing a six pack or anything like that, just having one when you go out to dinner or something. Thoughts?

flipper · flipper

I am from newtown, CT. I lived across the street from the elemantary school. I walk there daily. My neice and nephew attend there all my friends kids attend there, I have since moved to the next ton over. My family is home safe, I do not want to hear the names of the lost ones as I am sure to know them or there fa...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Do what you will with another person; But never put them out of your heart. --The Dalai Lama One of the most moving examples of the opening of a hardened heart is the story of Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. At an early age, Scrooge concluded that the world was a hard and cruel place. Making the acc...

pinkchip · pinkchip

Today I went to Quaker meditation service with my sponsor. It is/was basically a silent 1 hour meditation/reflection time. I have not done enough work on step 11. I pray, but I have not learned meditation or even given it its proper due. My sponsor is heavily suggesting me learning how to meditat...

Chaya · Chaya

I am turning into a big angry resentful mess today. I just want to scream. K. Now I want to cry. My mom is sick. Really sick. It's happening again like before. People bail. There are lots of ppl who just suck. Hey. I warned you I was being resentful. They just can't deal or they don't care. I don't know. I feel...

Bob K · Bob K

I was mayor of this city at one time Main : Guilt Leaving the City of Regret by: Larry Harp, Heartwarmers4u I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year, and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly. This trip was going to be unpleasant and I knew in advance that no real good would com...

Mike B. · Mike B.

December 10 "Happiness is a by-product - the extra dividend of giving without any demand for a return." Prior to AA and my Spiritual Awakening as the result of complete the 12 Steps of AA, I always looked for what was in i...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Housemouse, ... Glad to have you here ... looking forward to your shares! Love ya and God Bless, Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Friendship and Love Friendships or marriages based on "dire need" or physical security are doomed to fail if each person in the relationship does not grow beyond his or her limited ways of thinking and reacting. The ideal relationship is one in which each partner strives to grow. It is an e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

December 11 "When you've been lost, lonely, forgotten, rejected, it's the most important thing in the world to have somebody shake your hand." Santa Fe, N.M., May 1972 From: "How AA Works"...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Ellisville, Mississippi, April 12, 2011 An Ellisville school teacher called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called - and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the phone rang. The telephone repairman proce...

rellik · rellik

My wife is an alcoholic. I have been mean, critical, judging and controling through our life dealing with her addiction. We are just now getting OUR communication skills back. What you all share keeps me grounded in that while she really can't share with me what she is dealing with every single day, I g...

mich · mich

Hi Mich here.... I was just telling Tasha how busy I am once school starts. I just finished a huge chunk of work and have a bit of a break coming up. I have been MIA on MIP. Ha... but I had 4 months Nov 30th. I feel good. Each day has its challenges, but now I know I can make it thru without a drink. I am so very...

Col · Col

Today is my day off of work. For now, I only have 1 day off a week. I woke at 415am, which is my usual time to wake for work, then decided to sleep in til 6... Got up , made coffee, realized I was pretty exhausted, went back to bed setting my alarm for 8.. What a treat:) I wake up, look at the clock and it's NOON!!! M...

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	holiday cards for MIP House members (Preview) -Each year we try to bring some strong holiday cheer in the MIP recovery homes with holiday decor and cards that can change the spirit of unforgotteness, aloniness, sorrows... Into a time of building new members and embracing a new way of life. To do this we ask ALL Memebers of Miracles in Process to par...	John	2	345	Dec 21, 2012 by StPeteDean
	Addicted to men (Preview) Especially those with BIG issues. Tonight a sobriety sister told me "no men for a year." Of course I knew this, but when my sponsor reiterated it I got super anxious. I haven't dated for about 8 months and at this point I have no desire to, but telling me I can't be with a man for a year is like tell...	Chaya	15	591	Dec 21, 2012 by Tipsy McStagger
	Life gets whirly... (Preview) What a long month this is turning into! But that is par for the course. My sister's brother-in-law passed away and she asked me to house sit for her. Then the very next day my daughter started having congestive heart problems again. Which way do I go <--->? Life tends to get whirly sometimes and I...	Picaposie	15	452	Dec 20, 2012 by RubyTues
	Letter to my sister. (Preview) Dad is trying to complicate our "food for Christmas" in various ways today. I allowed him to say everything he needed to. Then I simply said: "I hope you don't worry too much more about this. It will be fine however it turns out." He can not generate thoughts like that on his o...	justadrunk	6	357	Dec 20, 2012 by justadrunk
	Just having a rough day (Preview) My husband is out of town and on my way home I had this really strong craving. I guess because whenever I was home alone before I would look forward to getting into a bottle. Just feeling a bit sad and rough.	RubyTues	8	398	Dec 20, 2012 by justadrunk
	Regret (Preview) I know that regrets are futile. I know this intellectually. Most of my regrets are pretty minor and I can see past mistakes and poor decisions in a reflective manner- you live and learn. There is one, however, that has been on my mind as of late. My grandmother passed on when I was 19 years old. I was blesse...	Col	12	871	Dec 20, 2012 by Db1105
	Daily Reflections ~ Understanding The Malady & 24hrs a Day (Preview) When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 139 Having suffered from alcoholism, I should understand the illness, bu...	Sobrietyspell	2	198	Dec 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 19 (Preview) We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. --Winston Churchill As we grow spiritually, we naturally become more generous. It's a quality of a well-developed person. Rather than being anxious over whether we will have enough - and rather than hungrily seeking more and more - we be...	Pythonpappy	4	245	Dec 20, 2012 by Mr_David
	6wks sober (Preview) Having a hard time with insecurity. Finally letting go and letting GOD. Hard to take a step back from the situation.	HJF454	23	465	Dec 20, 2012 by Jerry F
	Annoyed (Preview) Ya know i had this friend who i use to party with all the time guess he wasnt really a freind he had the nerve to call me and ask me to by him so damn alcohol i flipped out on him and called him all types of names.. Then i had to tenth step it..But he said i have no right to be mad at him..I dont talk to him anymore dont...	TeganTantalize	9	410	Dec 19, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	sponsee who will not stop drinking (Preview) About a week ago, I met a young woman at a meeting that, through a strange connection, knows my son. She seemed so beaten down and we had a great vibe between us. She is coming up on the anniversary of the suicide of her fiance and cannot stop drinking. I talk with her daily and then, every night since we met,...	BarbaraLu	14	1059	Dec 19, 2012 by Mike B.
	2 steps back (Preview) I guess the thing about this mental slip in recovery, or maybe it's an entire relapse - I don't know - is that I see clearly the drink, and I just wont take it out of pure stubbord will. All the friends I've made are gone. They've either relapsed, or just stopped calling me back. There doesn't seem to be a...	justadrunk	15	543	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	1 baby step forward. (Preview) I took the suggestions in the 2 steps back thread. My sponsor offered a "this too shall pass", and she was right too. I stayed open to new experiences, putting the past ones behind me. I prayed for those I was feeling let down by. I remembered that even though I may not have lots of friends in...	justadrunk	6	409	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	being there for each other (Preview) As recovering alcoholics, helping each other get over our past and putting the past to rest, doing the best we can today, being the best we can be today changes us into to the person we are meant to be. being alcohol free is just the beginning... the best is yet to come.And we have ceased fighting anyth...	jj	4	264	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily Reflections ~ Honesty With Newcomers & 24hrs a Day (Preview) Tell him exactly what happened to you. Stress the spiritual feature freely. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 93 The marvel of A.A. is that I tell only what happened to me. I don't waste time offering advice to potential newcomers, for if advice worked, nobody would get to A.A. All I have to do is show what has...	Sobrietyspell	1	244	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 18 (Preview) Love one another, but make not a bond of love. --Kahlil Gibran Love doesn't demand; love compromises. It doesn't possess; it frees. Love doesn't gloat; it praises. Love makes friends of strangers. It softens our rough edges and strengthens our assets. Knowing we're loved inspires us and invites fo...	Pythonpappy	5	236	Dec 19, 2012 by Mr_David
	Welcome Lance A (Preview) Welcome to the board Lance A and congrats on 10 months ... glad you're here ... Love Ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	6	250	Dec 19, 2012 by Rob84
	Birth of my Freedom (Preview) The birthdate of my freedom is January 12, 2012.I got sober at Into Action Fellowship in Fairfield, California.	SolanoGypsy	13	510	Dec 19, 2012 by SolanoGypsy
	Prayers for the CT and OR victims (Preview) Please keep them in your prayers. I live in near the Clackamas Mall and the whole community was shocked then to see this morning the tragedy at the school. My heart goes out to all the families. Please keep them in your prayers.	SoberSteve	5	273	Dec 19, 2012 by mrpeel
	People my own age (Preview) I have a problem. I just started going to meetings 2 1/2 months ago and started out from the bat talking to the older women and my sponser wants me to start talking to people my age (22). I am afraid of cliques and I know alot of people my age are like that. How do I go about making friends that are my age?	Gleek22	11	556	Dec 18, 2012 by Pythonpappy
	Am I really an alcoholic? (Preview) Yup. I'm back here again. Starting my first step and having doubts. Maybe I just made a big deal out of things. I don't know. Yes. I do know. I know I am an alcoholic but I have been lucky enough to catch it early. Like, someone in the early stages of cancer still has cancer. I hate when my head does this. I imag...	Chaya	28	625	Dec 18, 2012 by RubyTues
	AA for bulbs (Preview)	justadrunk	5	222	Dec 18, 2012 by vixen
	Getting really selfish and self centered again. (Preview) My husband pointed it out. He said "Honey, this feels weird to say, but I think this is the alcholic talking". I thought that no one sat by us at his Christmas party last night because of me. I went on about all the ways it was all about me all the way home. Today, him having to leave for another...	justadrunk	8	664	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Communications (Preview) Wife is at home and texts husband on a cold winter morning:"Windows frozen." Husband texts back: "Pour some lukewarm water over it." Wife texts back 5 minutes later: "Computer completely screwed up now."	Pythonpappy	2	248	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Reason, Season, And A Lifetime (Preview) Reason, Season, And A LifetimePeople come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you will know exactly what to do.Some people come into our lives and quickly go..Some people become friends and stay awhile...leaving beautiful footprints on our hearts.....	nezyb	4	375	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Step 4 suggestions &/ or guidance (Preview) Hey all:) I am currently working on my 4th step ( for 2nd time, cuz my first attempt was not very honest). I think that I am done with the resentment list- I feel as though I have been very honest and thorough. My sponser does not agree. I'm really just looking for advice from those that have completed their...	Col	19	845	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Alcoholics (Preview) "Today, my daughter finally gave birth to twin boys. She informed me that she named them Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck. My grandsons are named after Hobbits. FML" Lol alcoholism gets the best of us	Neophyte	8	347	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	'Smashed' not a watered-down look at alcoholism (Preview) Interesting sounding film.I passed out at an airport once. Near the end of the runway. Planes taking off shook the car and woke me up. Don't know how many.Ah, the life. 'Smashed' not a watered-down look at alcoholismPosted December 7, 2012 . . . The film is about alcoholism, and not the clubbing kind...	Tanin	2	358	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Anger (Preview) Tips for working through the anger? Last night I was lying in bed and I just felt absolutely consumed by anger. I was reading the big book and thinking how hard it is going to be to get through step one and I just felt totally rage-y.	RubyTues	15	881	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Daily ramblings of an Alcoholic (Preview) The last few days have been o.k. Not good just o.k. I went to 3 meetings in 3 days and a district meeting on the 4th. day. I also phoned my Sponsor and took calls from Sponsee's. I didn't feel like I was one with my HP(God). I felt like I was off the Spiritual beam. I prayed about it. It came to me this mor...	Mike B.	8	777	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Most years I get my dad beer for xmas. (Preview) I'm trying to figure out what to get my alcoholic father for Christmas today. Thinking back to all the Christmas's - most of my gifts were relating to beer. Beer mugs, hat', beer making kits, supplies, fancy beer, weird beer, mini kegs of beer, pain ol' cases of beer... pretty much anything and ever...	justadrunk	10	496	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	No Coincidences in my military mind! (Preview) Hey Pappy,blessings of this day! Today's reading ,for me,ever so pertinent(as usual). Last night about 2:00 a.m. I received my 4th "thanks but no thanks" reply from LOWE'S job application department. I am truly blessed to be receiving Social Security but as our plans have been altered...	mikef	8	458	Dec 18, 2012 by Jerry F
	Daily Reflections ~ Partners in Recovery & 24hrs a Day (Preview) . . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your prese...	Sobrietyspell	4	269	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 17 (Preview) Fulfillment "Everything I need shall be provided today. Everything." Say it, until you believe it. Say it at the beginning of the day. Say it throughout the day. Sometimes, it helps to know what we want and need. But if we dont, we can trust that God does. When we ask, trust, and believe that o...	Pythonpappy	2	199	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) December 17, 2012 Quote of the Week "Learning to live life one day at a time..." My girlfriend went into her office a couple hours late today because of an early doctor's appointment and found that 14 people in her department had been laid off that morning. I'm home recovering from...	Pythonpappy	2	284	Dec 18, 2012 by Mr_David
	Making amends (Preview) I have made some more amends, this time through email, and a forward to several family members at that!! I didn't think I would be doing "group" or bulk amends when I first began this!!! LOL I had imagined that all my amends would be so huge - such big moments - I pictured the beautiful water...	justadrunk	12	535	Dec 17, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	Is it ok to drink non-alcoholic beer occasionally? (Preview) So I have been sober for 4 months and was wondering if it was okay to have non-alcoholic beer? Not like downing a six pack or anything like that, just having one when you go out to dinner or something. Thoughts?	AngelaP	24	12746	Dec 17, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	rough day (Preview) I am from newtown, CT. I lived across the street from the elemantary school. I walk there daily. My neice and nephew attend there all my friends kids attend there, I have since moved to the next ton over. My family is home safe, I do not want to hear the names of the lost ones as I am sure to know them or there fa...	flipper	15	470	Dec 17, 2012 by TeganTantalize
	Today's Gift 12 - 16 (Preview) Do what you will with another person; But never put them out of your heart. --The Dalai Lama One of the most moving examples of the opening of a hardened heart is the story of Scrooge in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. At an early age, Scrooge concluded that the world was a hard and cruel place. Making the acc...	Pythonpappy	3	238	Dec 17, 2012 by Mr_David
	Step 11 work (Preview) Today I went to Quaker meditation service with my sponsor. It is/was basically a silent 1 hour meditation/reflection time. I have not done enough work on step 11. I pray, but I have not learned meditation or even given it its proper due. My sponsor is heavily suggesting me learning how to meditat...	pinkchip	9	545	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	Resentment city (Preview) I am turning into a big angry resentful mess today. I just want to scream. K. Now I want to cry. My mom is sick. Really sick. It's happening again like before. People bail. There are lots of ppl who just suck. Hey. I warned you I was being resentful. They just can't deal or they don't care. I don't know. I feel...	Chaya	11	384	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	Leaving regret city (Preview) I was mayor of this city at one time Main : Guilt Leaving the City of Regret by: Larry Harp, Heartwarmers4u I had not really planned on taking a trip this time of year, and yet I found myself packing rather hurriedly. This trip was going to be unpleasant and I knew in advance that no real good would com...	Bob K	6	316	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	It's in the giving- that we receive (Preview) December 10 "Happiness is a by-product - the extra dividend of giving without any demand for a return." Prior to AA and my Spiritual Awakening as the result of complete the 12 Steps of AA, I always looked for what was in i...	Mike B.	6	488	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	Welcome Housemouse (Preview) Welcome to MIP Housemouse, ... Glad to have you here ... looking forward to your shares! Love ya and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	5	223	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift 12 - 11 (Preview) Friendship and Love Friendships or marriages based on "dire need" or physical security are doomed to fail if each person in the relationship does not grow beyond his or her limited ways of thinking and reacting. The ideal relationship is one in which each partner strives to grow. It is an e...	Pythonpappy	4	182	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	GrapeVine (Preview) December 11 "When you've been lost, lonely, forgotten, rejected, it's the most important thing in the world to have somebody shake your hand." Santa Fe, N.M., May 1972 From: "How AA Works"...	Pythonpappy	5	216	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	Pssing and Moaning --- (joke)(but apparently true) (Preview) Ellisville, Mississippi, April 12, 2011* An Ellisville school teacher called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called - and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the phone rang. The telephone repairman proce...	Pythonpappy	2	422	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	Thank you all and thank MIP!!! (Preview) My wife is an alcoholic. I have been mean, critical, judging and controling through our life dealing with her addiction. We are just now getting OUR communication skills back. What you all share keeps me grounded in that while she really can't share with me what she is dealing with every single day, I g...	rellik	5	348	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	4 months! (Preview) Hi Mich here.... I was just telling Tasha how busy I am once school starts. I just finished a huge chunk of work and have a bit of a break coming up. I have been MIA on MIP. Ha... but I had 4 months Nov 30th. I feel good. Each day has its challenges, but now I know I can make it thru without a drink. I am so very...	mich	7	412	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
	A day off (Preview) Today is my day off of work. For now, I only have 1 day off a week. I woke at 415am, which is my usual time to wake for work, then decided to sleep in til 6... Got up , made coffee, realized I was pretty exhausted, went back to bed setting my alarm for 8.. What a treat:) I wake up, look at the clock and it's NOON!!! M...	Col	8	321	Dec 16, 2012 by Mr_David
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