Alcoholics Anonymous

Col · Col

There's this guy I know. He was pretty instrumental to my realizing I was an alcoholic, and getting sober. He introduced me to AA. In and out of the program himself for over a decade, he knows how to talk the talk- an expert at manipulation. After distancing myself from him, I have recently had to interve...

justadrunk · justadrunk

God's love is everywhere, in everything no matter where I go. -- Edited by justadrunk on Sunday 15th of September 2013 07:00:47 AM

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"One day in retrospect the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful." - Sigmund Freud

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When one knows Thee, then alien there is none, then no door is shut. Oh, grant me my prayer that I may never lose the touch of the one in the play of many. --Rabindranath TagoreWhen we make a person-to-person telephone call, we want to be connected with one particular person. If that person is not in, we ma...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

Just curious , has anyone bought a house or car because of th st # or st name , or a car because of th rego # or letters . If so can you share . My current addy & has been for 18yrs , is 8493 . I thunk 8+4 & 9+3 = 12 X 12 . Had to be a Great place for an alkie . And I just told th Everloving it had a great view, but thu...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I remember my sponsor saying to me when we first met that I would be surprised at how EVERYTHING would change. My attitudes towards all sorts of things that had nothing to do with drinking. I sort of thought 'yeah, yeah, okay'. Well, I'm finding that to be true now (of course). I am really starting to doub...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Communicating when I finally gave up on my partner. He believed that the love of his life, if he ever found the Right One, would fill all the gaps of his own personality. She dreamed that her perfect match would always respond gently, never willfully. After the honeymoon phase they naturally began to f...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now." - Alan Lakein

Mike B. · Mike B.

September 13 "I am learning how to cope with life, people, and situations, not as I want them to be, but as they really are."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Kid's Voices========Ever notice how a 4-year-old's voice is louder than 200 adultvoices?Several years ago, I returned home from a trip just when a stormhit, with crashing thunder and severe lightning.As I came into my bedroom about 2 a.m., I found my two childrenin bed with my wife, Karey, appare...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"A true friend never gets in your way, unless you happen to be going down." - Arnold Glasgow

Mike B. · Mike B.

September 12 "Ever so slowly, I could feel myself changing. Things that had seemed important were no longer important. There was inside me a warming, a softening, a stirring, as the petals of a rosebud stir almost imperceptibly into a blossom."

John · John

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/09/10/dnt-thief-returns-money-12-years-later.wtvf.html

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"God Bless America"

Mike B. · Mike B.

September 11 "Alcoholics Anonymous has given me something of real value that I can share with others."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We don't always understand the ways of Almighty God (or your Higher Power)(I added that) - the crosses sent us, the sacrifices demanded . . . But we accept with faith and resignation the holy will with no looking back, and we are at peace. --Anonymous Acceptance of our past, acceptance of the conditio...

vixen · vixen

Two years...two amazing, challenging, awesome, soulful, enlightening years sober. I am still as tickled pink as I was when I picked up a one month chip, still as grateful and hopeful, but much less fearful. It's been quite the journey to get here. This past year has brought some sad good-byes but it h...

Jerry F · Jerry F

yet to be done. Elite's post created a bit more urgency because I've been waiting for assurance or maybe a guarantee(?) that "them and others wouldn't be hurt". I contacted the fellowship in that country for support so that I can start and then hand it back to HP for review and suggestio...

John · John

bikerbill · bikerbill

Because sometimes only a chickin tika calzone will do. There's summst on the tv miley cyrus....ain't that achy breaky heart cyrus' daughter? He must be so proud. Jees. Electronically 'enhanced' voice. Dressed like a stripper dancing like a pole dancer.i feel old. What's the world coming to.

Sober Strummer · Sober Strummer

One of the delusions I had when drinking is that I was a man of actions! Self destruction count? i knew I wanted many things and wanted them on my terms and immediately! truth is, most all did never happen. Hard to do more than dream from a barstool or sitting around the couch getting lit up. So I have noti...

Drunkenbitter · Drunkenbitter

I am in the revolving door of sobriety and relapse. I am in danger of losing my family, my job, everything. I nearly died from withdrawal in February of 2011. I've tried all of the drugs to combat my alcoholism. The only one that worked, Antibuse, nearly killed me faster than the alcohol. I am agnostic an...

mrpeel · mrpeel

I pointed to two old drunks across the bar and told my mate, "That will be us in ten years." He said, "That's a mirror, you dickhead!"

StPeteDean · StPeteDean

Sobrietyspell (Danielle) had a very close call of the medical kind, and is recovering from a procedure. Please send positive thoughts, prayers, her way. Thanks Dean

bikerbill · bikerbill

Had that nagging feeling yesterday. Yesterday was supposed to be significant and I couldn't think why. I felt disturbed all day. Worked hard. Was productive. Got things done. But felt edgy. Went to my home group. Met a man 69 days sober who toldd me he was living five minutes at a time because his head...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.--Hannah ArendtResentments keep us in the past, a past that can never be relived. Resentments keep a stranglehold on our mind. They keep us from appreciating the beauty of a moment. They stop us from hearing the loving voices of friends. We forget that we h...

elite2010 · elite2010

hey all im new here and just needed to vent i guess so here is my story and i guess i am looking for someone that has been in the place i am right now just to share some words on what helped them if that makes sense so to be 100% honest i am i guess a mean drunk ( never to my wife or kids ) just people around me i gues...

Violet260709 · Violet260709

Need help.../ advice/// reached out to a few ppl I know, not had any response A sponsee of mine and my boyfriend are becoming very friendly. (he's also AA, been around for a while but very much a newcomer) My jealousy is consuming me///// I think boundaries are being crossed and their friendship is not a...

Mike B. · Mike B.

September 10 "We who live in the haven of AA cling together with an intensity of purpose which the outside world seldom comprehends. The anarchy of the individual melts away. Self-love subsides and democracy becomes a reality. We begin to know true freedom of the spirit."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Real love pours itself out upon the object of its affection, without demanding any return. --Florence Scovel Shinn Loving another wholly, purely, with no strings attached promises ecstasy, and yet seldom do we dare chance it. Often we want the promise of love in return if we're to offer it. Our fragi...

Mike B. · Mike B.

September 9 "When I'm willing to pay the price for top-shelf sobriety, 'action' is still the magic word."

Col · Col

So , I came up with the brilliant idea to quit smoking 3 weeks ago. I wonder now if this was a mistake LOL. I am irritable, depressed, anxious, resentful, angry, bitter, lonely... Pretty much runs the gamut of emotions associated with withdrawals. My maturity level has dropped down to about the age of 4...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"A true commitment is a heart-felt promise to yourself from which you will not back down." - David McNally

bikerbill · bikerbill

US alcoholics tend to have really good ideas and tend to act on impulse. April this year I had a really good idea - I bought a pedal cycle. First couple trips out less than 2 miles each, ended with me vomiting by the side of the road. But I perservered, because I wanted one day to go to a meeting on my pushie. In...

John · John

Boy meets girl on AA campus is a analogy in the AA Big Book, which points out that rarely does early recovery love relationships work out... here is why, I call it my version of Step 13.Boy; "She looked at me from across the hallway before the meetings started, I think she wants my body!"Friend; "have you...

mikef · mikef

Good morning and blessings of this day! I must have missed something here in the communications of this forum(I come here often) but reading through the posts this reminds me of one of my favorite spiritual readings. For me, one who in the past, could not utter a sentence without an expletive or som...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way." - Les Brown

RubyTues · RubyTues

In many parts of Canada, cities have proclaimed September 8th to be Recovery Day and hold big rallies. This is I believe the second year of this movement: http://www.recoveryday.ca/ Happy Recovery Day, everyone!

stayhumble · stayhumble

I posted this in a response and just thought I'd share it as a new topic. Sometimes we get so caught up in the Steps we don't remember the Traditions. Tradition One- Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity. To me this tradition is very important in that "P...

RubyTues · RubyTues

I didn't go to a meeting for a couple of weeks. Almost three weeks, truth be told. It was a combination of an extremely busy time (I know, who isn't busy), a couple of illnesses, and some travel. I went to a meeting tonight and it was - of course - exactly where I needed to be. I shared, I met some great new peop...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

A.A. Thought for the DayLet us consider the term "spiritual experience" as given in Appendix II of the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous. A spiritual experience is something that brings about a personality change. By surrendering our lives to God as we understand Him, we are changed. The...

justadrunk · justadrunk

Friday, September 6, 2013You are reading from the book Today's GiftI never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. Katharine Hepburn The first good news each day is that we wake up. We are breathing. Our hearts are beating, our minds working. The adventure of living begins. What does the day hol...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Subject: Lance Armstong Its terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved, winning seven Tour de France races while on drugs. When I was on drugs, I couldn't even find my bike." ...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody could possibly find fault with, you will not do much." - Charles Dodson

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable." - Walt Disney

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Complacency breeds old behavior and unnecessary problems."The Promises," as suggested in the Big Book, clearly indicate that we have work to do if we want the rewards that are guaranteed in this program of recovery. Getting complacent, not using the tools that the program has taught us...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Why We Were ChosenGod in His wisdom selected this group of men and women to be purveyors of His goodness. In selecting them through whom to bring about this phenomenon He went not to the proud, the mighty, the famous or the brilliant. He went instead to the humble, to the sick, to the unfortunate. H...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

I woke up this morning feeling like crap because last night I wanted a beer so bad that I actually fantasized about walking to the store, buying one, and savoring it in the bathroom in secret. It was totally absurd and unacceptable. I got up, started reading the literature, and spent a good amount of tim...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

As we think, so we become. We can enrich our interior monologue. We can seek the company of people who inspire us with a loving approach to life. We can absorb the written thoughts of writers who encourage our positive emotions. We can decide to be cheerful and optimistic, just for today. Whom would yo...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

"Friends are essential to success; they are still more essential to happiness. To establish place, power, honor and happiness, begin by assiduously and unselfishly winning friends.." - B.C. Forbes

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	Man! Active alcoholics are a pain in the a** (Preview) There's this guy I know. He was pretty instrumental to my realizing I was an alcoholic, and getting sober. He introduced me to AA. In and out of the program himself for over a decade, he knows how to talk the talk- an expert at manipulation. After distancing myself from him, I have recently had to interve...	Col	6	606	Sep 15, 2013 by SolanoGypsy
	All Natural (Preview) God's love is everywhere, in everything no matter where I go. -- Edited by justadrunk on Sunday 15th of September 2013 07:00:47 AM	justadrunk	8	591	Sep 15, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "One day in retrospect the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful." - Sigmund Freud	Pythonpappy	1	327	Sep 15, 2013 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift (Preview) When one knows Thee, then alien there is none, then no door is shut. Oh, grant me my prayer that I may never lose the touch of the one in the play of many. --Rabindranath TagoreWhen we make a person-to-person telephone call, we want to be connected with one particular person. If that person is not in, we ma...	Pythonpappy	1	331	Sep 15, 2013 by Mr_David
	Curious , numbers & letters. (Preview) Just curious , has anyone bought a house or car because of th st # or st name , or a car because of th rego # or letters . If so can you share . My current addy & has been for 18yrs , is 8493 . I thunk 8+4 & 9+3 = 12 X 12 . Had to be a Great place for an alkie . And I just told th Everloving it had a great view, but thu...	Zoomtopz	3	497	Sep 14, 2013 by RubyTues
	Everything changes (Preview) I remember my sponsor saying to me when we first met that I would be surprised at how EVERYTHING would change. My attitudes towards all sorts of things that had nothing to do with drinking. I sort of thought 'yeah, yeah, okay'. Well, I'm finding that to be true now (of course). I am really starting to doub...	RubyTues	15	619	Sep 14, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Today's Gift (Preview) Communicating when I finally gave up on my partner. He believed that the love of his life, if he ever found the Right One, would fill all the gaps of his own personality. She dreamed that her perfect match would always respond gently, never willfully. After the honeymoon phase they naturally began to f...	Pythonpappy	1	316	Sep 13, 2013 by Mike B.
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now." - Alan Lakein	Pythonpappy	1	340	Sep 13, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) September 13 "I am learning how to cope with life, people, and situations, not as I want them to be, but as they really are."	Mike B.	1	329	Sep 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	More of 'Kids Say The Darndest Things!!!' (Preview) Kid's Voices========Ever notice how a 4-year-old's voice is louder than 200 adultvoices?Several years ago, I returned home from a trip just when a stormhit, with crashing thunder and severe lightning.As I came into my bedroom about 2 a.m., I found my two childrenin bed with my wife, Karey, appare...	Pythonpappy	4	459	Sep 13, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "A true friend never gets in your way, unless you happen to be going down." - Arnold Glasgow	Pythonpappy	1	332	Sep 12, 2013 by Mike B.
	Grapevine (Preview) September 12 "Ever so slowly, I could feel myself changing. Things that had seemed important were no longer important. There was inside me a warming, a softening, a stirring, as the petals of a rosebud stir almost imperceptibly into a blossom."	Mike B.	1	318	Sep 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Amends after 12 years... "I am an addict"... (Preview) http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2013/09/10/dnt-thief-returns-money-12-years-later.wtvf.html	John	3	524	Sep 12, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote --- This one is 'extra' Special! (Preview) "God Bless America"	Pythonpappy	2	474	Sep 12, 2013 by mrpeel
	Grapevine (Preview) September 11 "Alcoholics Anonymous has given me something of real value that I can share with others."	Mike B.	1	345	Sep 11, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) We don't always understand the ways of Almighty God (or your Higher Power)(I added that) - the crosses sent us, the sacrifices demanded . . . But we accept with faith and resignation the holy will with no looking back, and we are at peace. --Anonymous Acceptance of our past, acceptance of the conditio...	Pythonpappy	1	311	Sep 11, 2013 by Mike B.
	Two Years! (Preview) Two years...two amazing, challenging, awesome, soulful, enlightening years sober. I am still as tickled pink as I was when I picked up a one month chip, still as grateful and hopeful, but much less fearful. It's been quite the journey to get here. This past year has brought some sad good-byes but it h...	vixen	16	561	Sep 11, 2013 by vixen
	The major amends... (Preview) yet to be done. Elite's post created a bit more urgency because I've been waiting for assurance or maybe a guarantee(?) that "them and others wouldn't be hurt". I contacted the fellowship in that country for support so that I can start and then hand it back to HP for review and suggestio...	Jerry F	14	685	Sep 11, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Just sharing a piece of the MIP story and me at a speaking at a convention. (Preview)	John	8	484	Sep 11, 2013 by mikef
	sittin'in the takeaway (Preview) Because sometimes only a chickin tika calzone will do. There's summst on the tv miley cyrus....ain't that achy breaky heart cyrus' daughter? He must be so proud. Jees. Electronically 'enhanced' voice. Dressed like a stripper dancing like a pole dancer.i feel old. What's the world coming to.	bikerbill	5	431	Sep 11, 2013 by nezyb
	Learning to wait. (Preview) One of the delusions I had when drinking is that I was a man of actions! Self destruction count? i knew I wanted many things and wanted them on my terms and immediately! truth is, most all did never happen. Hard to do more than dream from a barstool or sitting around the couch getting lit up. So I have noti...	Sober Strummer	7	559	Sep 11, 2013 by davep12and12
	Revolving door (Preview) I am in the revolving door of sobriety and relapse. I am in danger of losing my family, my job, everything. I nearly died from withdrawal in February of 2011. I've tried all of the drugs to combat my alcoholism. The only one that worked, Antibuse, nearly killed me faster than the alcohol. I am agnostic an...	Drunkenbitter	30	2211	Sep 11, 2013 by RubyTues
	It doesn't have to be (Preview) I pointed to two old drunks across the bar and told my mate, "That will be us in ten years." He said, "That's a mirror, you dickhead!"	mrpeel	4	395	Sep 11, 2013 by Jerry F
	Thoughts and Prayers needed for one of our members (Preview) Sobrietyspell (Danielle) had a very close call of the medical kind, and is recovering from a procedure. Please send positive thoughts, prayers, her way. Thanks Dean	StPeteDean	24	708	Sep 10, 2013 by Sobrietyspell
	odd sort of day yesterday (Preview) Had that nagging feeling yesterday. Yesterday was supposed to be significant and I couldn't think why. I felt disturbed all day. Worked hard. Was productive. Got things done. But felt edgy. Went to my home group. Met a man 69 days sober who toldd me he was living five minutes at a time because his head...	bikerbill	3	421	Sep 10, 2013 by RubyTues
	Today's Gift (Preview) Forgiveness is the key to action and freedom.--Hannah ArendtResentments keep us in the past, a past that can never be relived. Resentments keep a stranglehold on our mind. They keep us from appreciating the beauty of a moment. They stop us from hearing the loving voices of friends. We forget that we h...	Pythonpappy	1	301	Sep 10, 2013 by Mike B.
	hey im new new to the board (Preview) hey all im new here and just needed to vent i guess so here is my story and i guess i am looking for someone that has been in the place i am right now just to share some words on what helped them if that makes sense so to be 100% honest i am i guess a mean drunk ( never to my wife or kids ) just people around me i gues...	elite2010	16	640	Sep 10, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Jealousy: character defect - need help (Preview) Need help.../ advice/// reached out to a few ppl I know, not had any response A sponsee of mine and my boyfriend are becoming very friendly. (he's also AA, been around for a while but very much a newcomer) My jealousy is consuming me///// I think boundaries are being crossed and their friendship is not a...	Violet260709	16	4566	Sep 10, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) September 10 "We who live in the haven of AA cling together with an intensity of purpose which the outside world seldom comprehends. The anarchy of the individual melts away. Self-love subsides and democracy becomes a reality. We begin to know true freedom of the spirit."	Mike B.	1	323	Sep 10, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift (Preview) Real love pours itself out upon the object of its affection, without demanding any return. --Florence Scovel Shinn Loving another wholly, purely, with no strings attached promises ecstasy, and yet seldom do we dare chance it. Often we want the promise of love in return if we're to offer it. Our fragi...	Pythonpappy	0	352	Sep 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) September 9 "When I'm willing to pay the price for top-shelf sobriety, 'action' is still the magic word."	Mike B.	1	330	Sep 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	I am not a nice person (Preview) So , I came up with the brilliant idea to quit smoking 3 weeks ago. I wonder now if this was a mistake LOL. I am irritable, depressed, anxious, resentful, angry, bitter, lonely... Pretty much runs the gamut of emotions associated with withdrawals. My maturity level has dropped down to about the age of 4...	Col	17	703	Sep 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "A true commitment is a heart-felt promise to yourself from which you will not back down." - David McNally	Pythonpappy	1	325	Sep 9, 2013 by Mike B.
	Well Lance Armstrong, Bradley Wiggins et all don't have anything to worry about.........................this year! (Preview) US alcoholics tend to have really good ideas and tend to act on impulse. April this year I had a really good idea - I bought a pedal cycle. First couple trips out less than 2 miles each, ended with me vomiting by the side of the road. But I perservered, because I wanted one day to go to a meeting on my pushie. In...	bikerbill	5	514	Sep 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	Boy meets girl... (Preview) Boy meets girl on AA campus is a analogy in the AA Big Book, which points out that rarely does early recovery love relationships work out... here is why, I call it my version of Step 13.Boy; "She looked at me from across the hallway before the meetings started, I think she wants my body!"Friend; "have you...	John	13	5942	Sep 9, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	The untamable tongue (Preview) Good morning and blessings of this day! I must have missed something here in the communications of this forum(I come here often) but reading through the posts this reminds me of one of my favorite spiritual readings. For me, one who in the past, could not utter a sentence without an expletive or som...	mikef	8	666	Sep 9, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way." - Les Brown	Pythonpappy	1	306	Sep 9, 2013 by Mr_David
	Recovery Day (Preview) In many parts of Canada, cities have proclaimed September 8th to be Recovery Day and hold big rallies. This is I believe the second year of this movement: http://www.recoveryday.ca/ Happy Recovery Day, everyone!	RubyTues	3	304	Sep 9, 2013 by Mr_David
	Don't Forget About the Traditions... Tradition 1... (Preview) I posted this in a response and just thought I'd share it as a new topic. Sometimes we get so caught up in the Steps we don't remember the Traditions. Tradition One- Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity. To me this tradition is very important in that "P...	stayhumble	3	395	Sep 9, 2013 by Mr_David
	The many different parts of this program (Preview) I didn't go to a meeting for a couple of weeks. Almost three weeks, truth be told. It was a combination of an extremely busy time (I know, who isn't busy), a couple of illnesses, and some travel. I went to a meeting tonight and it was - of course - exactly where I needed to be. I shared, I met some great new peop...	RubyTues	14	661	Sep 9, 2013 by Fyne Spirit
	Today's Gift (Preview) A.A. Thought for the DayLet us consider the term "spiritual experience" as given in Appendix II of the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous. A spiritual experience is something that brings about a personality change. By surrendering our lives to God as we understand Him, we are changed. The...	Pythonpappy	0	334	Sep 8, 2013 by Pythonpappy
	It's a new day!!! (Preview) Friday, September 6, 2013You are reading from the book Today's GiftI never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun. Katharine Hepburn The first good news each day is that we wake up. We are breathing. Our hearts are beating, our minds working. The adventure of living begins. What does the day hol...	justadrunk	3	425	Sep 8, 2013 by stayhumble
	Want a Little Humor to Start Your Day ??? (Preview) Subject: Lance Armstong Its terrible and disgusting how everyone has treated Lance Armstrong, especially after what he achieved, winning seven Tour de France races while on drugs. When I was on drugs, I couldn't even find my bike." ...	Pythonpappy	2	413	Sep 8, 2013 by Toad
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "If you limit your actions in life to things that nobody could possibly find fault with, you will not do much." - Charles Dodson	Pythonpappy	2	314	Sep 8, 2013 by Sober Strummer
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable." - Walt Disney	Pythonpappy	1	297	Sep 8, 2013 by Mr_David
	Today's Gift (Preview) Complacency breeds old behavior and unnecessary problems."The Promises," as suggested in the Big Book, clearly indicate that we have work to do if we want the rewards that are guaranteed in this program of recovery. Getting complacent, not using the tools that the program has taught us...	Pythonpappy	2	289	Sep 8, 2013 by Mr_David
	Why We Were Chosen (Preview) Why We Were ChosenGod in His wisdom selected this group of men and women to be purveyors of His goodness. In selecting them through whom to bring about this phenomenon He went not to the proud, the mighty, the famous or the brilliant. He went instead to the humble, to the sick, to the unfortunate. H...	Pythonpappy	3	471	Sep 8, 2013 by Mr_David
	Spiritual Tooth Brushing (Preview) I woke up this morning feeling like crap because last night I wanted a beer so bad that I actually fantasized about walking to the store, buying one, and savoring it in the bathroom in secret. It was totally absurd and unacceptable. I got up, started reading the literature, and spent a good amount of tim...	AdamMoz	6	463	Sep 8, 2013 by Sports dude
	Today's Gift --- This one is exceptional, don't miss it! (Preview) As we think, so we become. We can enrich our interior monologue. We can seek the company of people who inspire us with a loving approach to life. We can absorb the written thoughts of writers who encourage our positive emotions. We can decide to be cheerful and optimistic, just for today. Whom would yo...	Pythonpappy	5	378	Sep 8, 2013 by Mr_David
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) "Friends are essential to success; they are still more essential to happiness. To establish place, power, honor and happiness, begin by assiduously and unselfishly winning friends.." - B.C. Forbes	Pythonpappy	1	327	Sep 8, 2013 by Mr_David
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