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24 Hrs a Day ~ 27th & 28th Oct 07
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27th A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Seventh, I can help other alcoholics. I am of some use to the world. I have a purpose in life. I am worth something at last. My life has a direction and a meaning. All that feeling of futility is gone. I can do something worthwhile. God has given me a new lease on life so that I can...
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Perspective
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Today I really need to eat some humble pie! I have lost perspective on what life really means....When working with my patients I always believed that I was so lucky to have my health, etc. I always tried to be a happy, joyous person and bring a little something to their lives. God knows I got back more th...
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A True Story
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The Sandpiper by Robert Peterson She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, whenever the world begins to close in on me She was building a sand castle or something and looked up, her eyes as blue as the sea. "Hello,&...
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Hangin' with AAers
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Hi AA, I go to AA mtgs in my small town when I can't go to Alanon about 30 miles away. Our Alanon is small or nil so when I drive down I am disappointed when we don't have a mtg. Usually I don't go if the weather is bad like snow and ice. The last time I went another Alanoner came and we had a good mtg. When we walked t...
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RE: Found You
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I am so grateful I found this site. I have read some of your stories and they touch my heart. I have needed the soothing balm of kind words, of recovery words. I have been away for awhile. Not drinking, but of just not living in the solution. My mind has traveled many miles of negativity, the landscape has b...
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Daily Reflections 10/28
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AN UNBROKEN TRADITION We conceive the survival and spread of Alcoholics Anonymous to be something of far greater importance than the weight we could collectively throw back of any other cause. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177 How much it means to me that an unbroken tradition of more than h...
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Meditation and Prayer
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The Eleventh Step asks us to meditate as a route to improving our conscious contact with God. Meditation is different than obsessing or worrying. Obsession and worrying are fear connections. Meditation means opening our mind and our spiritual energy to the God connection. To connect with God, we n...
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New addition to the family :)
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Hey everyone! Hope everyone here is doing well... I'm all settled in now, going to some really good meetings, meeting some great people.... got 6 months yesterday... I have a temporary sponsor now.... finally "finished" my 4th step but am wanting to either get to know my temp sponsor b...
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Daily Reflections 10/27
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GLOBAL SHARING The only thing that matters is that he is an alcoholic who has found a key to sobriety. These legacies of suffering and of recovery are easily passed among alcoholics, one to the other. This is our gift from God, and its bestowal upon others like us is the one aim that today animates A.A.'s...
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Expecting To Feel Secure
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Our problem is that we expect to feel secure. Many of us have had past crises and problems, yet our worries and anxieties continue in the present. We believe that our situation causes our fears and we say, "If only things were different, I could relax." Yet even when everything is going well...
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Living Life with Trust
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Living Life With Trust As we create the life of our dreams, we often reach a crossroads where the choices seem to involve the risk of facing the unknown versus the safety and comfort of all that we have come to trust. We may feel like a tightrope walker, carefully teetering along the narrow path to our goa...
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my kittens :)
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Life is good... I got a little kitten curled up next to me with her head resting on my arm I got 2 kitties today.... everyone is surprised I didn't take all 4 lol The one I posted the pic of earlier is named Lily.... and the one curled up by me right now is Bella, she's already spoiled rotten lol Lily i...
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Clarity
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I know better than to not trust God., But sometimes, I forget that.
When we are in the midst of an experience, it is easy to forget that there is a Plan. Sometimes, all we can see is today.
If we were to watch only two minutes of the middle of a television program, it would make little sense. It would be a d...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 26th Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Sixth, I have A.A. meetings to go to, thank God. Where would I go without them? Where would I be without them? Where would I find the sympathy, understanding, the fellowship, the companionship? No where else in the world. I have come home. I have found the place where I belong. I...
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Still searching
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Hi all. Hope this finds you well! The sun is shining here finally and Im going off to a meeting then take my fat dog (and my dog!!!haha) for a walk. Planning on baking a little today and just enjoying the day. I had yet another interview yesterday with a awesome new hospital in town here! It is gorgeous and t...
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Practice Detachment
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As our consciousness rises, our perspective becomes more and more impersonal. What does this mean?It means we are increasingly able to view our lives and the rest of the world with detachment. This does not mean we are cold and uncaring. Rather, we are self-contained. We have well-defined boundar...
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Daily Reflections 10/26
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ONE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authoritya loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 132 When I am chosen to carry some small responsibility for my fellows, I ask that God grant me the patience, open-min...
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Hey All
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Just thought drop in, and say hi. Little insight on how things are going, still dealing with a few things in a legal matter from the past. Also had to deal with an "EX HUSBAND" whom still drinks, and well one day at a time. Kids are doing well, my son is adjusting to startin work this past Tuesd...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 25th Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Fifth, I have learned to live one day at a time. I have finally realized the great fact that all I have is now. This sweeps away all vain regret and it makes my thoughts of the future free from fear. Now is mine. I can do what I want with it. I own it, for better or worse. What I do now, in t...
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Daily Reflections 10/25
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A.A.'s HEARTBEAT Without unity, the heart of A.A. would cease to beat; . . . . AS BILL SEES IT, p. 125 Without unity I would be unable to recover in A.A. on a daily basis. By practicing unity within my group, with other A.A. members and at all levels of this great Fellowship, I receive a pronounced feeling o...
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Letting Go of the Past
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... in thy book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me when as yet there was none of them. -- Ps. 139:16 Some people believe that each of our days were planned, Divinely Ordered, before we were born. God knew, they say, and planned exactly what was to transpire. Others suggest w...
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I am so thankful.....and blessed.
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I was lieing in bed last night, trying to sleep, I was in so much pain I finally gave up, turned the TV on to my local news channel. After seeing this, right in my own backyard, I realized just how wonderful my life is. With all it's problems from recent relapse, screwed up relationship, children running...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 24th Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Fourth, I have turned to a Power greater than myself. Thank God, I am no longer the centre of the universe. All the world does not revolve around me any longer. I am only one among many. I have a Father in heaven and I am only one of His children and a small one at that. But I can depend o...
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Prayers for Californians
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There were some Southern Californians here in membership on this site at one time, and probably still are. I am pledging to pray for these folks, their homes and their loved ones through this difficult and frightening time with the wildfires. Will you join me?
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Drinking stinks
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I am still sober. My boyfriend is not! I am really having a tuff time with him. He got drunk on Thursday and told me that I am not a drunk and that my depression means I am weak. He was rude cold and mean! I was also told that I had better not start effecting his drinking because he likes it. He acused me of judgin...
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whatz uuuup!
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Hi All: Sounds like everyone is doing great and hangin in there one day at a time eh!? I love hearing all the words of wisdom everyone has to offer. Still havent got a job but had a few interviews. My problem is, Im picky and dont want to work the night shift! (I could have a job alot sooner if Id work nights) It...
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Daily Reflections 10/24
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"BY FAITH AND BY WORKS" On anvils of experience, the structure of our Society was hammered out. . . . Thus has it been with A.A. By faith and by works we have been able to build upon the lessons of an incredible experience. They live today in the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, whic...
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Opening Ourselves to Love
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Open ourselves to the love that is available to us. We do not have to limit our sources of love. God and the Universe have an unlimited supply of what we need, including love. When we are open to receiving love, we will begin to receive it. It may come from the most surprising places, including from within...
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Empowered Forgiveness
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Apologies In life there will always be times when > we are affected by the actions of another person. > When this happens, we often receive an apology. More > often than not we say, "It's alright," or " It's > okay," and by saying this we are allowing, > accepti...
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intramural leagues in dallas
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I am looking for recovery based intramural sports leagues in the dallas area. volleyball, softball, flag football, etc. I have been told they exist, and I have called the central office, as well as googled, and they were not able to point me in the right direction. can anyone help me out in regards...
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"Letting Go"
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LETTING GO TAKES LOVE To let go does not mean to stop caring, it means I can't do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, it's the realization I can't control another. To let go is not to enable, but allow learning from natural consequences. To let go is to admit powerlessness, whi...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 23rd Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Third, I have learned how to be honest. What a relief! No more ducking or dodging. No more tall tales. No more pretending to be what I am not. My cards are on the table, for all the world to see. "I am what I am," as Popeye used to say in the comics. I have had an unsavoury pas...
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newbie here
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Hello Everyone, I'm a long-time alcoholic. I went to my first AA meeting last Tuesday (dont' count the one the judge made me attend 17 years ago). I haven't had another DUI because I tend to do my drinking at home, and I have a wonderful (although enabler) non-alcoholic husband who does all the drivin...
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Staying sober
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Hello my name is Jennifer. I have been sober for two days now. I live in a very small town so AA is out of the question for me. I am doing this on my own. My recent decision to stop drinking is because I am a violent drunk. I have hurt everyone around me and lost every friend I have ever had because of my mean ways w...
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Daily Reflections 10/23
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WHAT WE KNOW BEST "Shoemaker, stick to thy last!" . . . better do one thing supremely well than many badly. That is the central theme of this Tradition [*Five]. Around it our Society gathers in unity. The very life of our Fellowship requires the preservation of this principle. TWELVE STEPS...
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Morning Cues
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There is an important message for us first thing every day. Often, once we get started with the day, we may not listen as closely to life and ourselves as we do in those still moments when we first awaken. An ideal time to listen to ourselves is when we are laying quietly, our defenses are down, and we're op...
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You know you are in recovery if...........
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1. You drink more coffee per day than Starbucks sells in one week. 2. Emails to your friends have "HALT" as the subject header. 3. You and your buddies get thrown out of espresso bars and teahouses for being "too rowdy." 4. Songs like "There's a Tear In My Beer" make you...
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No hangover!!!
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I feel a lot better today! My boyfriend drank 6 or 8 beers last night and I had a cup of hot tea! I feel better and better everyday! My appointment with my doctor is today and I am seeing my counsler tomorrow. I can do this I know I can.
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Holding Your Own
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Trust yourself. Trust what you know. Sometimes, it is hard to stand in our own truth and trust what we know, especially when others would try to convince us otherwise. In these cases, others may be dealing with issues of guilt and shame. They may have their own agenda. They may be immersed in denial. The...
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Standing at the turning point
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You ever have to make a decision? Sometimes it hurts like hell. I've come to realize that this relationship I've been in for almost a year has become unhealthy. I've weighed the pro's and con's. Should be really simple right? Wrong......... When it comes to doing something that is hurtful to others I w...
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Am I Crazy?!
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Hello, First, thanks for all the sharing in the posts I have read thus far. I have been lurking in the background for some time and registered today. The posts that I have read have been quite an eye opener for me. You see, I am wondering if AA is right for me. Let me say that I know for a fact that I am an alcohol...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 22nd Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Second, I am content to face the rest of my life without alcohol. I have made the great decision once and for all. I have surrendered as gracefully as possible to the inevitable. I hope I have no more reservations. I hope that nothing can happen to me now that would justify my taki...
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jonibaloni here... saying Hi :o)
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Hi guys and gals!!! Missed you all!!! I am doing well. Almost finished with school, and i have 90 days smoke-free today. Whooppee!!! Still sober, and plugging along. I have missed everyone, and I would like to know how you are all doing!! (((((hugs)))))) jonijoni (formerly Jonibaloni)
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Daily Reflections 10/22
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TRUE TOLERANCE Finally, we begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to some extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong, and then we approach true tolerance and see what real love for our fellows actually means. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 92 The thought occurred to m...
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Financial Responsibility
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"When I began recovery from chemical dependency, I had to face my money mess stone cold sober, and I really had a mess," said one woman. "I wasn't able to earn much at first, and it was important to me to make amends. I had past due bills from years before. I needed to try to stay current wit...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 21st Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ Now that we have considered the obligations of real, working members of A.A., let us examine what the rewards are that have come to us as a result of our new way of living. First, I understand myself more than I ever did before. I have learned what was the matter with me and I know no...
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Still sober
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I am still sober and feeling great. It is funny how the depression is starting to fade away. I think most of my problem was the stupid booze. I feel such clarity! I have realized a lot by watching my boyfriend booze it up. I don't ever want to be like that again. I will write more later. I have lots of things to...
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Daily Reflections 10/21
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NOTHING GROWS IN THE DARK We will want the good that is in us all, even in the worst of us, to flower and to grow. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 With the self-discipline and insight gained from practicing Step Ten, I begin to know the gratifications of sobriety -- not as mere abstinence from alcohol, but as recover...
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A Vision For You
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A portion of the BB Chapter 11 4th Edition ~~~~~~~~~~~~ For most normal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. It means release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. But not so with us in those last days...
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24 Hrs a Day ~ 17th Oct 07
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A.A. Thought for the Day ~ What am I going to do today for A.A.? Is there someone I should call up on the telephone or someone I should go to see? Is there a letter I should write? Is there an opportunity somewhere to advance the work of A.A. which I have been putting off or neglecting? If so, will I do it today?...
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