Alcoholics Anonymous

gonee · gonee

Thanks Pappy for being moderator. Life has once more returned to the board. Calling all old timers.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all. --Emily DickinsonWe often hum and sing to ourselves because it makes us feel content. It is the melody itself that makes us feel good--words and thoughts do not matter.Having hope for ou...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The art of life is to show your hand. --C.V. Lucas NewcomerI've been thinking about talking to another sponsor. Not to replace you - our relationship is important to me, and I get a lot from it - but in addition to you.SponsorWe're lucky to have such an abundance of sober experience in this fellowship. T...

justadrunk · justadrunk

http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/03/03/science-explains-how-complaining-is-negatively-altering-your-brain/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=PostShare&utm_campaign=SustainableHuman

JerryF · JerryF

Aloha MIP Recovery....yes it has been a while. I lost my computer and therefore my hard drive and then would just look in on you guys without re-logging an registering and I needed to do it now as I got struck suddenly by weirdness and baffling nature of my disease. Imagine returning from my home grou...

TheWager · TheWager

My name is TK. And I am an alcoholic. i don't understand this format and I have no idea if this is proper but, from what I've heard you're an accepting lot. And God bless you for that. I come to you extremely flawed and extremely overwhelmed by my demons. I have so so many gifts and so many things for whic...

jimmyjam · jimmyjam

Sometime this computer can mess with my serenity. I've been trying to get back on this board for some time now. I would ask for account information and the site would say that it would send me an Email. Well, the Email would never arrive and it then told me to get in touch with the site administrator. That'...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Trying to ignore our worries only pushes them underground.Pretending we are not anxious, when we are, is a tactic that fools no one, especially not ourselves. Attempting to deny or repress our fears and worries does not work. The result is often depression or a physical ailment, indicating that in o...

thorn · thorn

Hello everyone, Much like Anton Lavey writing the Satanic Bible, we here at The Church of the White Door are currently writing the Satanic Big Book. We hope to have it finished this year and will post the chapters on our site thevoidishere.com as they are finished. We will be posting - "The Witch...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Battles we've won or lostEven the continuous recovery we're enjoying is no shield from traps we seem to set for ourselves. At times, we can find ourselves in the foolish game of continuing to fight battles we've won or lost. One losing battle is the attempt to win the approval of someone who has always d...

TheWager · TheWager

I have a freaking struggle. I want to drink. The reasons why? I guess they're my own. I've not been in rehab long and I can't brag about a long period of sobriety.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Having hope makes every day easier, more gentle.From our first introduction to other men and women who have faced firsthand the illness of chemical dependency, we sense the spirit of hope in their words and in their faces. Some of us have had little or no hope for many years. It's no wonder we initially...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the DayChange is a part of the flow of life. Sometimes we're frustrated because change seems slow in coming. Sometimes, too, we're resistant to a change that seems to have been thrust upon us. We must remember that change, in and of itself, neither binds us nor frees us. Only our attitud...

lahunken · lahunken

If there is enough alcohol in the blood stream, long enough, that will cause alcoholism. Real Native Americans, genetically, don't have enzymes to change alcohol into sugar, therefore, it is easy for enough alcohol to remain in the blood stream long enough to cause us alcoholism.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

February 29, 2016Quote of the Week"When all the little things really bug me, it's because there's a big thing I'm not facing." Irritable, restless and discontent - that's my normal state as an alcoholic. Going to meetings, working my steps, praying and relying on my Higher Power are the...

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

Tanin · Tanin

Here's an interesting incidental reference to AA from the world of investment and psychology. Munger's measurement of AA success is off, but there is truth about the beneficial effect of AA culture in motivating newly arrived alcoholics to stay sober--as many others have done and are currently do...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps-we must step up the stairs. ~Vance Havner

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Reflection for the Day"What if..." How often we hear these words from newcomers to The Program. How often, in fact, we tend to say them ourselves. "What if I lose my job?" "What if my car breaks down?" "What if I get sick and can't work?" "What ifmy...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We don't need crutches.We are unique and wonderful people. We have weaknesses, yes, and we also have strengths beyond our imagining.Perhaps we needed a crutch at one time. We got used to it, and even though it was in our way and slowed us down, we were afraid to venture forth without it. Gradually, the c...

atxmtngirl · atxmtngirl

having tough moments-even at church where they have wine in the chalice (blood of christ)to drink after receiving the eucharist. I quickly pass by. It's hard when I have a great day of skiing then get off the mtn and not have a beer or glass of wine. I feel great when I wake up in the morning knowing I had ful...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned. --Harrison E. SalisburyThere are no perfect days. We have struggled hard against this truth. In our demanding ways, we haven't wanted life to be a process; we have wanted to reach a secure point of arrival. We hav...

JonB · JonB

I just had a falling out with my wife about my inability to be honest. It had come to light that I was using my son's bank account attached to my PayPal account to make purchases. This was after I had told her that I would take his bank account off the PayPal account. My purchases caused an overdraft on his ba...

gonee · gonee

Never thought I would live to see 56. I will be 28 years sober this year. I thank God and AA that these years of grace have been given to me.

justadrunk · justadrunk

There is a man with 33 yrs of sobriety that took it upon himself tonight at a meeting - to cut someone short in their share - claming this person was getting off topic, "had a long way to go", and would have many counselors and lots of opportunity for help. This individual looked respectfull...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. ~Angelis, Barbara De on Happiness

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Second ThoughtsAfter an intense discussion, we might rehash what we said and wish we'd said something else. Perhaps some brilliant remark occurs to us long after the conversation has ended.We can say only what comes to us at the time of the discussion. Our best preparation for any such discussion ho...

Jakamo · Jakamo

I find it curious how in AA, and especially in NA which specifically states "complete abstinence from all drugs", people are outside chain-smoking before and after meetings and are guzzling coffee in the meetings. Is there not some hypocrisy in this? Even your sponsor will ask you to tal...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

There are sounds to seasons. There are sounds to places, and there are sounds to every time in one's life. --Alison Wyrley BirchLive is rich and full. Your life. My life. Even when the day feels flat or hollow, there's a richness to it that escapes our attention. We see only what we choose to see. We hear s...

Jakamo · Jakamo

Lately we've been discussed on the board other methods and approaches people have in doing AA. What do you all think of the idea of working the program and the Steps without actually attending meetings? I mean if you have a "sponsor" who has many years sober and understands addiction or s...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Keeping our motives honest Motives are important in dealing with other people. If we're frank with someone and that person gets upset, we might think he or she just can't handle our directness, our honesty. But "honesty" without love is more like brutal frankness. If we want to be confron...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

February 22, 2016Quote of the Week"R&R stands for rest and relaxation, not rehearse and rehash!" "If only my mind would leave me alone," I often think. I have what I call a "digging mind." Like a dog at the beach, it digs and digs and digs in a problem, a worry, or...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Think in terms of depletion, not depression. . . . You can understand how a body can replenish itself, whereas it may be difficult to understand the way out of depression. --Claire Weekes Despair and depression may come over us suddenly, for no reason we can figure out. But if we stop and reflect, we may...

WeDoRecover12 · WeDoRecover12

We are in the process of adding a TON of new AA speakers on our YouTube channel. What's unique about these speakers is that they come from one man's extensive personal collection, and most have never been posted online before! You can find them here https://www.youtube.com/user/WeDoRecover12...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Leave room for God to surprise you! --Ernie K.It is human to be disappointed when we don't get what we want. But when we dwell on our disappointment, as if we should have gotten what we wanted, then we forget to trust that God may have something different in store for us. Many of us pray, "Thy will be d...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The twilight, in fact, had several stages, and several times after it had grown dusky, acquired a new transparency, and the trees on the hillsides were lit up again. --Henry David ThoreauThere are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candle...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Welcome to MIP Paulie ... glad you found us ... look'n forward to your share'n your ESH with us ... Love ya man and God Bless, Pappy

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Separateness Moving into wise and spiritual adulthood...At our worst we may be alert to what we want from our partner but blind to what our own role requires. No doubt we can always find accurate criticisms of our mate. In all lasting relationships we will find the weaknesses and the unattractive sid...

Tanin · Tanin

Fyne Spirit, how are you all doing after the rumble yesterday? Tell us UR ok. (Hopefully.)

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Your Collar Is Backwards A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, andnoticed he had his collar on backwards. The little boy asked why he wore his collar backwards.The man, who was a priest, said, 'I am a Father..'The little boy replied, 'My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like that....

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The important thing is not to stop questioning. ~Albert Einstein

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in body. . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. --Elbert HubbardGrowing up, we learned there were many places to make wishes: the first s...

Baba Louie · Baba Louie

Im still sober. And that, my friends, is always great news. hope everyone is doing well.

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Without work all life goes rotten. -- Albert CamusMost would not think of work as a prize. That is often due to the concept we have of work.Work can be that of an artist, the work of creation. Such work is not the response to a whistle or the boring activity that follows a punched time card. Creative work is...

Tanin · Tanin

I'm not down with the broad application of the idea of going public for those in recovery. Too many negatives, IMHO. It's an idea that seems to be getting a bit of support from various folks in or around recovery. To those who want voluntarily doff their anonymity, go right ahead. Just make sure you str...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

February 15, 2016Quote of the Week"For every nut in the program, there is a bolt." When I first entered the rooms of recovery, I was a little taken aback by some of the strange characters I heard share. Some had been to prison; some had lived on the streets; some had been prostitutes; some w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

I didn't really have a plan for a career, but I learned how to run our business quite successfully one day at a time. --Joann ReedWhether we have a specific plan for how we anticipate our lives unfolding or we react to opportunities spontaneously, we have to take whatever comes in small increments anyw...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry, to get my work done, and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return. ~Angelou, Maya on Hope

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The more you love, the more love you are given to love with. --Lucien PriceWith love comes promises of sentiment as rapturous as fall's splendor of color and as delicate as a crystal of snow. Love empowers us to handle the struggles that bind us, the struggles that stretch us to grow. The familiar sight...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Ordinary moments ... they in turn enrich our livesOur spiritual life is on the same plane as our everyday relationships. It's not just something within our mind or feelings, and it's not just lofty and in the clouds. Spirituality is between people and in all relationships. Its growth depends on the w...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	The board is alive again. (Preview) Thanks Pappy for being moderator. Life has once more returned to the board. Calling all old timers.	gonee	4	542	Mar 5, 2016 by mikef
	Today's Gift 3/4 (Preview) Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tune without the words And never stops at all. --Emily DickinsonWe often hum and sing to ourselves because it makes us feel content. It is the melody itself that makes us feel good--words and thoughts do not matter.Having hope for ou...	Pythonpappy	1	360	Mar 5, 2016 by gonee
	Today's Gift 3/5 (Preview) The art of life is to show your hand. --C.V. Lucas NewcomerI've been thinking about talking to another sponsor. Not to replace you - our relationship is important to me, and I get a lot from it - but in addition to you.SponsorWe're lucky to have such an abundance of sober experience in this fellowship. T...	Pythonpappy	1	327	Mar 5, 2016 by gonee
	The reason I am no longer in pain. (Preview) http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/03/03/science-explains-how-complaining-is-negatively-altering-your-brain/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=PostShare&utm_campaign=SustainableHuman	justadrunk	2	515	Mar 4, 2016 by Goofyman
	Aloha...looking in again (Preview) Aloha MIP Recovery....yes it has been a while. I lost my computer and therefore my hard drive and then would just look in on you guys without re-logging an registering and I needed to do it now as I got struck suddenly by weirdness and baffling nature of my disease. Imagine returning from my home grou...	JerryF	9	644	Mar 4, 2016 by justadrunk
	Hey Everyone. (Preview) My name is TK. And I am an alcoholic. i don't understand this format and I have no idea if this is proper but, from what I've heard you're an accepting lot. And God bless you for that. I come to you extremely flawed and extremely overwhelmed by my demons. I have so so many gifts and so many things for whic...	TheWager	6	495	Mar 4, 2016 by mikef
	Whew! (Preview) Sometime this computer can mess with my serenity. I've been trying to get back on this board for some time now. I would ask for account information and the site would say that it would send me an Email. Well, the Email would never arrive and it then told me to get in touch with the site administrator. That'...	jimmyjam	1	388	Mar 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 3/3 (Preview) Trying to ignore our worries only pushes them underground.Pretending we are not anxious, when we are, is a tactic that fools no one, especially not ourselves. Attempting to deny or repress our fears and worries does not work. The result is often depression or a physical ailment, indicating that in o...	Pythonpappy	0	390	Mar 3, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	All Pepper! (Preview) Hello everyone, Much like Anton Lavey writing the Satanic Bible, we here at The Church of the White Door are currently writing the Satanic Big Book. We hope to have it finished this year and will post the chapters on our site thevoidishere.com as they are finished. We will be posting - "The Witch...	thorn	6	678	Mar 2, 2016 by Tanin
	Today's Gift 3/2 (Preview) Battles we've won or lostEven the continuous recovery we're enjoying is no shield from traps we seem to set for ourselves. At times, we can find ourselves in the foolish game of continuing to fight battles we've won or lost. One losing battle is the attempt to win the approval of someone who has always d...	Pythonpappy	0	339	Mar 2, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	How Do You Get Through A Day? (Preview) I have a freaking struggle. I want to drink. The reasons why? I guess they're my own. I've not been in rehab long and I can't brag about a long period of sobriety.	TheWager	8	611	Mar 1, 2016 by Jakamo
	Today's Gift 2/25 (Great One Today) (also ... 8 years today for me) (Preview) Having hope makes every day easier, more gentle.From our first introduction to other men and women who have faced firsthand the illness of chemical dependency, we sense the spirit of hope in their words and in their faces. Some of us have had little or no hope for many years. It's no wonder we initially...	Pythonpappy	13	779	Mar 1, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 3/1 (Preview) Reflection for the DayChange is a part of the flow of life. Sometimes we're frustrated because change seems slow in coming. Sometimes, too, we're resistant to a change that seems to have been thrust upon us. We must remember that change, in and of itself, neither binds us nor frees us. Only our attitud...	Pythonpappy	1	388	Mar 1, 2016 by TheWager
	A Biochemical Cause of Alcoholism (Preview) If there is enough alcohol in the blood stream, long enough, that will cause alcoholism. Real Native Americans, genetically, don't have enzymes to change alcohol into sugar, therefore, it is easy for enough alcohol to remain in the blood stream long enough to cause us alcoholism.	lahunken	12	1256	Feb 29, 2016 by Jakamo
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) February 29, 2016Quote of the Week"When all the little things really bug me, it's because there's a big thing I'm not facing." Irritable, restless and discontent - that's my normal state as an alcoholic. Going to meetings, working my steps, praying and relying on my Higher Power are the...	Pythonpappy	0	470	Feb 29, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote 2/28 (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	0	410	Feb 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Lollapalooza Effect (Preview) Here's an interesting incidental reference to AA from the world of investment and psychology. Munger's measurement of AA success is off, but there is truth about the beneficial effect of AA culture in motivating newly arrived alcoholics to stay sober--as many others have done and are currently do...	Tanin	1	2644	Feb 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps-we must step up the stairs. ~Vance Havner	Pythonpappy	2	420	Feb 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/28 (Preview) Reflection for the Day"What if..." How often we hear these words from newcomers to The Program. How often, in fact, we tend to say them ourselves. "What if I lose my job?" "What if my car breaks down?" "What if I get sick and can't work?" "What ifmy...	Pythonpappy	0	330	Feb 28, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/27 (Preview) We don't need crutches.We are unique and wonderful people. We have weaknesses, yes, and we also have strengths beyond our imagining.Perhaps we needed a crutch at one time. We got used to it, and even though it was in our way and slowed us down, we were afraid to venture forth without it. Gradually, the c...	Pythonpappy	1	344	Feb 27, 2016 by BLUESMAN
	23 days sober (Preview) having tough moments-even at church where they have wine in the chalice (blood of christ)to drink after receiving the eucharist. I quickly pass by. It's hard when I have a great day of skiing then get off the mtn and not have a beer or glass of wine. I feel great when I wake up in the morning knowing I had ful...	atxmtngirl	9	837	Feb 26, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/26 (Preview) There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned. --Harrison E. SalisburyThere are no perfect days. We have struggled hard against this truth. In our demanding ways, we haven't wanted life to be a process; we have wanted to reach a secure point of arrival. We hav...	Pythonpappy	0	314	Feb 26, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Trust (Preview) I just had a falling out with my wife about my inability to be honest. It had come to light that I was using my son's bank account attached to my PayPal account to make purchases. This was after I had told her that I would take his bank account off the PayPal account. My purchases caused an overdraft on his ba...	JonB	5	590	Feb 24, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Just turned 56. (Preview) Never thought I would live to see 56. I will be 28 years sober this year. I thank God and AA that these years of grace have been given to me.	gonee	9	612	Feb 24, 2016 by JerryF
	Sorting through sobriety - I'm so confused. (Preview) There is a man with 33 yrs of sobriety that took it upon himself tonight at a meeting - to cut someone short in their share - claming this person was getting off topic, "had a long way to go", and would have many counselors and lots of opportunity for help. This individual looked respectfull...	justadrunk	48	2365	Feb 24, 2016 by mikef
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. ~Angelis, Barbara De on Happiness	Pythonpappy	0	468	Feb 24, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/24 (Preview) Second ThoughtsAfter an intense discussion, we might rehash what we said and wish we'd said something else. Perhaps some brilliant remark occurs to us long after the conversation has ended.We can say only what comes to us at the time of the discussion. Our best preparation for any such discussion ho...	Pythonpappy	0	363	Feb 24, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Complete abstinence from all drugs?!? (Preview) I find it curious how in AA, and especially in NA which specifically states "complete abstinence from all drugs", people are outside chain-smoking before and after meetings and are guzzling coffee in the meetings. Is there not some hypocrisy in this? Even your sponsor will ask you to tal...	Jakamo	6	937	Feb 23, 2016 by Db1105
	Today's Gift 2/23 (Preview) There are sounds to seasons. There are sounds to places, and there are sounds to every time in one's life. --Alison Wyrley BirchLive is rich and full. Your life. My life. Even when the day feels flat or hollow, there's a richness to it that escapes our attention. We see only what we choose to see. We hear s...	Pythonpappy	0	348	Feb 23, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	AA without the meetings? (Preview) Lately we've been discussed on the board other methods and approaches people have in doing AA. What do you all think of the idea of working the program and the Steps without actually attending meetings? I mean if you have a "sponsor" who has many years sober and understands addiction or s...	Jakamo	30	1660	Feb 23, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/22 (Preview) Keeping our motives honest Motives are important in dealing with other people. If we're frank with someone and that person gets upset, we might think he or she just can't handle our directness, our honesty. But "honesty" without love is more like brutal frankness. If we want to be confron...	Pythonpappy	0	373	Feb 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) February 22, 2016Quote of the Week"R&R stands for rest and relaxation, not rehearse and rehash!" "If only my mind would leave me alone," I often think. I have what I call a "digging mind." Like a dog at the beach, it digs and digs and digs in a problem, a worry, or...	Pythonpappy	0	388	Feb 22, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/21 (Preview) Think in terms of depletion, not depression. . . . You can understand how a body can replenish itself, whereas it may be difficult to understand the way out of depression. --Claire Weekes Despair and depression may come over us suddenly, for no reason we can figure out. But if we stop and reflect, we may...	Pythonpappy	1	403	Feb 21, 2016 by atxmtngirl
	AA Speakers!! AA speaker AA speakers Alcoholics Anonymous Speakers (Preview) We are in the process of adding a TON of new AA speakers on our YouTube channel. What's unique about these speakers is that they come from one man's extensive personal collection, and most have never been posted online before! You can find them here https://www.youtube.com/user/WeDoRecover12...	WeDoRecover12	5	2523	Feb 20, 2016 by Jakamo
	Today's Gift 2/20 (Preview) Leave room for God to surprise you! --Ernie K.It is human to be disappointed when we don't get what we want. But when we dwell on our disappointment, as if we should have gotten what we wanted, then we forget to trust that God may have something different in store for us. Many of us pray, "Thy will be d...	Pythonpappy	0	317	Feb 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/19 (Preview) The twilight, in fact, had several stages, and several times after it had grown dusky, acquired a new transparency, and the trees on the hillsides were lit up again. --Henry David ThoreauThere are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candle...	Pythonpappy	0	320	Feb 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Welcome PaulieBD (Preview) Welcome to MIP Paulie ... glad you found us ... look'n forward to your share'n your ESH with us ... Love ya man and God Bless, Pappy	Pythonpappy	0	404	Feb 20, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/18 (Preview) Separateness Moving into wise and spiritual adulthood...At our worst we may be alert to what we want from our partner but blind to what our own role requires. No doubt we can always find accurate criticisms of our mate. In all lasting relationships we will find the weaknesses and the unattractive sid...	Pythonpappy	0	372	Feb 18, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Fyne Spirit, Check In Please (Preview) Fyne Spirit, how are you all doing after the rumble yesterday? Tell us UR ok. (Hopefully.)	Tanin	3	506	Feb 17, 2016 by Tanin
	Humor (Preview) Your Collar Is Backwards A little boy got on the bus, sat next to a man reading a book, andnoticed he had his collar on backwards. The little boy asked why he wore his collar backwards.The man, who was a priest, said, 'I am a Father..'The little boy replied, 'My Daddy doesn't wear his collar like that....	Pythonpappy	7	697	Feb 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) The important thing is not to stop questioning. ~Albert Einstein	Pythonpappy	0	405	Feb 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/17 (Preview) I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in body. . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. --Elbert HubbardGrowing up, we learned there were many places to make wishes: the first s...	Pythonpappy	0	312	Feb 17, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Great news (Preview) Im still sober. And that, my friends, is always great news. hope everyone is doing well.	Baba Louie	3	361	Feb 17, 2016 by MarcLacroix
	Today's Gift 2/16 (Preview) Without work all life goes rotten. -- Albert CamusMost would not think of work as a prize. That is often due to the concept we have of work.Work can be that of an artist, the work of creation. Such work is not the response to a whistle or the boring activity that follows a punched time card. Creative work is...	Pythonpappy	0	330	Feb 16, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Living in recovery: Not anonymous anymore Anonymity (Preview) I'm not down with the broad application of the idea of going public for those in recovery. Too many negatives, IMHO. It's an idea that seems to be getting a bit of support from various folks in or around recovery. To those who want voluntarily doff their anonymity, go right ahead. Just make sure you str...	Tanin	12	827	Feb 15, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) February 15, 2016Quote of the Week"For every nut in the program, there is a bolt." When I first entered the rooms of recovery, I was a little taken aback by some of the strange characters I heard share. Some had been to prison; some had lived on the streets; some had been prostitutes; some w...	Pythonpappy	0	429	Feb 15, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/15 (Preview) I didn't really have a plan for a career, but I learned how to run our business quite successfully one day at a time. --Joann ReedWhether we have a specific plan for how we anticipate our lives unfolding or we react to opportunities spontaneously, we have to take whatever comes in small increments anyw...	Pythonpappy	0	313	Feb 15, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote (Preview) My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry, to get my work done, and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return. ~Angelou, Maya on Hope	Pythonpappy	0	379	Feb 14, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/14 (Preview) The more you love, the more love you are given to love with. --Lucien PriceWith love comes promises of sentiment as rapturous as fall's splendor of color and as delicate as a crystal of snow. Love empowers us to handle the struggles that bind us, the struggles that stretch us to grow. The familiar sight...	Pythonpappy	0	336	Feb 14, 2016 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift 2/13 (Preview) Ordinary moments ... they in turn enrich our livesOur spiritual life is on the same plane as our everyday relationships. It's not just something within our mind or feelings, and it's not just lofty and in the clouds. Spirituality is between people and in all relationships. Its growth depends on the w...	Pythonpappy	0	374	Feb 13, 2016 by Pythonpappy
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