Alcoholics Anonymous

Quetzal · Quetzal

It is the act of forgiveness that opens up the only possible way to think creatively about the future at all. -- Father Desmond Wilson Today is full of endless possibilities and dreams. In many cases, we are limited only by our fear and lack of hope, in others and ourselves. Each new day we are give...

Tmarch · Tmarch

To All, Thank you so much for responding. I am very greatful that I made it back. I am excited and scared at the same time with the commitment I have to make too AA. I have always had a hard time sharing in front of a large crowd. My home group is very big and the...

Doll · Doll

LET GO AND LET GOD . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort...

Wren · Wren

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” -- Denis Waitley Peace, joy, health and well-being can only be found inside us. They exist within us now, waiting to be discovered...

toni baloney · toni baloney

Hi Everyone, Well have not been here much, I have this adorable little puppy, and he or rather WE are in Training, new hours, new things to do, outside, every hour of the day for a minute, it is a lot of work, but also so rewarding, he is on his way to be fully trained, and I am just a little LESS exhaus...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Just wanted to drop in and say hello. I'm kind of stuck at home for a minute. Friday I had some surgery done and I'm not supposed to be doing anything for a week. Talk about things being tough! Go tell an alcoholic to sit at home for a week! The day after surgery my dumb ass decides to go sit up at the aa club fo...

Tmarch · Tmarch

To All, My name is Tina and I would like to share my story. I changed my path in life by walking into my first AA meeting on March 21, 2000. I started my change and I learned things about myself that I never knew existed. I started smiling more, and I enjoyed wakeing up at...

Doll · Doll

GOING WITH THE FLOW Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 The first words I speak when arising in the morning are, "I arise, O God, to do Thy will." This is the shortest prayer I know and it is deeply...

Quetzal · Quetzal

One year ago today, I had just gone back to my first AA meeting after an eighteen month relapse. I cannot believe just how much better and completely different my life is today. My crazy thoughts that I could control my alcoholism on my own have well and truly gone; I have fully accepted that I am an al...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. -- Florence Scovel Shinn Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The Power of Love Love is the best motivation. When we are plugged in to our Higher Power, we are plugged in to love. It flows through us like a current, energizing our sluggish hearts and minds. As we work the Steps of this program, we are given increased ability to love. By turning over our live...

Dolphin123 · Dolphin123

Hello all from the codie, I have been popping on, but have not posted. There has been a lot going on. I had a health scare, that kept my mind really occupied. All is well now. My classes are keeping me busy. I have completed one class and my term paper for Chemical Dependency 101 is due on Thurs...

Wren · Wren

Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse--George MacDonald There are certain things we cannot do whether they are restricted by law, are moral issues, or are safe...

toni baloney · toni baloney

The Treasures of Life When it comes down to it, friends, family, loved ones and acquaintances who make you feel more alive, happy and optimistic are some of the most important treasures in life. All the money and power you can imagine are not likely to be as satisfying as good conversation,...

Jeninoz · Jeninoz

Hello Fellowship, I'm Jenni from Sydney, Australia. I haven't needed to drink since 5 November, 1998. I'm brand new to this forum and am a member of AA. My meetings are getting fewer and further between. I can tell you I have really thought about picking up that first drink of lat...

Frenzle · Frenzle

My first visit to this website. Just sayin hi. Frenzie

brandnu · brandnu

After many months of contemplation I have decided to take on on my alcoholism. My husband and mom are the only ones in whom I've confided and they're very supportive. Not too sure where I go from here. I just know I don't want to drink.

Quetzal · Quetzal

Other people's actions need not affect us. Our program friends are showing us how to detach from other people and their problems. We have learned we aren't the cause of a family member's alcoholism or the never-ending trauma in a friend's life, though our family and friends may try to bla...

CAM · CAM

I found this at the Daily Recovery Site (where I usually find some good stuff). I'm not sure who Dr. Twerski is but I thought it was worth posting here. The date is for June 6, 2006 - not a typo Quote for 6/6/2006 - Don't Isolate Yourself - Defense mechanisms...

Phil · Phil

The reason that I open my mouth is to change feet. I donated my brain to science...before I was done usin it. The gates are down...the lights are flashing...but I can't see a train. I've got two brain cells. One is lost...and the other one..is out looking for it. If I were any more stupid? I'de ha...

Wren · Wren

There are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candles of the program---soft, warm lights given to us each time we open our faith and trust to the fellowship. There is the candle we can take home from a meeting, kindled by the caring and shari...

Wren · Wren

Apply Gentleness To Everything Throughout life we must cope with blockages that impede our forward momentum. Whether these obstacles are of a personal, professional, or societal nature, our first instinct may be to push against the obstruction. But the simplest way to alleviate resistance is...

Phil · Phil

Denial Denial is fertile breeding ground for the behaviors we call codependent: controlling, focusing on others, and neglecting ourselves. Illness and compulsive or addictive behaviors can emerge during denial. Denial can be confusing because it resembles sleeping. We're not really awa...

Robert · Robert

I went back to the "hairdresser" as I looked in the mirror and saw the god awful job he had done!! I looked for my clippers to finish the job off myself but I do not have the grade one so I called the guy up and told him what had happened, well the guy was really rude on the phone and said "I dont think I have miss...

Phil · Phil

Rage is an advanced form of anger, just as panic is to fear, a state in which we are even less in control of our words and behavior. Hate is a condition in which we think very badly of someone, avoid contact with him, and probably wish the worst for him, perhaps even hoping that he might experience a tragedy...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Some things we think are bad may be good. - Harry Bartholomew Making hasty judgments about people can be detrimental. We quickly decide if an invitation to dinner is worth our time, or maybe we pass up an opportunity to engage in a book club or get acquainted with a prospective friend simply becaus...

LisaF · LisaF

I'm scared to go to a meeting tonight... I haven't been since all this started with my alters... they've only come out twice that I know of, and not around other people, I don't know if they'd come out around other people yet... but no one at AA knows about this, I haven't even gotten to talk to my sponsor mu...

Doll · Doll

FOCUSING AND LISTENING There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 98 If I do my self-examination first, then surely, I'll have enough humility to pray and m...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Gratitude is larger than life. One day, a friend called me on the phone. He was going through a difficult time and wondering if and when things would ever turn around and improve. I knew he was in a lot of pain, I didn't know then that he was considering suicide. "If you could give a person...

Phil · Phil

Sometimes..yu just gotta slow it all down a bit eh..

Scott · Scott

I hate what this stuff makes me do. It’s not getting better. It’s only getting worse, and I really, really don’t want to have to do A.A., but I don’t know what else to do. I pop in here every month or so, and nothing is ever better. I look back at my previous topics, where I lament and say woe is me, but noth...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The shy man usually finds that he has been shy without cause, and that, in practice, no one takes the slightest notice of him. -- Robert Lynd We sometimes feel self-conscious in front of others. It may be that we've just gotten braces or a new haircut and we're afraid everyone will stare at us. We sto...

Phil · Phil

There have been a few on the board asking about moving on...Well...its time....and even tho, the following pics, and material things we can attain..are nice to have? This home is on the 3rd (top) floor and is like living in a treehouse, only much much better! This unit has a big maste...

Doll · Doll

KEEPING OPTIMISM AFLOAT The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to...

LisaF · LisaF

I posted this on another message board, and thought I should post it here as well, as this is one of the few message boards I go to now: If I post something... something that doesn't seem like me or I use a different name, don't freak out... I'm kinda going through something right now that hasn't happe...

Cynthia Close · Cynthia Close

Hello, After ruining a number of relationships due to alcoholism, I have come here to let people know I feel awful, but find myself unable to feel remorse for my drinking problem and don't know where to turn. Thanks for understanding, Cynthia

flapjacks · flapjacks

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an alternative to Nyquil. I like it best because it takes care of symptoms and also does a wonderful job of putting me to sleep - sleep being, in my opinion, the only real treatment for a cold. I recently decided to stop takin...

Phil · Phil

Saw you on here...How are yu doin bud?

Phil · Phil

Page 449..third edition....and a share by Buddy T. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation -- some fact of my life -- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing...

Debbie · Debbie

Hello to the group! My name is Debbie H. and I am a recovering alcoholic with almost 30 years of sobriety. I checked out this site, as I am finding that I have no interest at all to attend AA meetings anymore. I have been to maybe about 8 meetings in the past 15 months. I am questioning...

Doll · Doll

I CANNOT CHANGE THE WIND It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and sec...

Quetzal · Quetzal

I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure -- try to please everybody. -- Herbert Bayard Swope Principles are rules or codes of conduct we set for ourselves; like being honest, striving to be on time, and taking responsibility for bills and expenses. It is...

CAM · CAM

Reflections for Beginners from 'Hour To Hour - The First 30 Days' - by Shelly Marshall the author of 'Day By Day' & other Meditation Books It doesn't cost a lot of money for us to recover. It costs a lot of time. We have to be diligent and program consciousness from this hour to the ne...

wagon · wagon

There is a solution. Almost none of us liked the self- searching, the leveling of our pride, the confession of shortcomings which the process requires for its successful consummation. But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we h...

CAM · CAM

This was brought up in a meeting. I looked up the definitions: IDENTIFY: To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; COMPARE: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences...

Phil · Phil

Monday Beat around the bush Jump to conclusions Climb the walls Wade through the morning paper Tuesday Drag my heels Push my luck Make mountains out of mole hills Hit the nail on the head Wednesday Bend over backwards Jump on the Band Wagon Run around in circles Thursday Advise Presi...

wantneeda · wantneeda

hello my (((friends))), been a long, lonely, tiring road. worse, worser and the worsest battle. I'm ashamed to say i fell for dang near a year!!! But, thankfully, i made it out alive and i'm here for another day. Thankyou for being here. I missed you's.

love and peace in recovery, Wendy

Quetzal · Quetzal

Miracles are instantaneous. They cannot be summoned, but come of themselves, usually at unlikely moments to those who least expect them. -- Katherine Anne Porter Nobody can force us to be in recovery or twist our arm to make us work our program. There might have been times when we wanted someone t...

Doll · Doll

AVOIDING CONTROVERSY All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer self-righteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of mankind some millennium of...

Wren · Wren

Contracting Before Expanding Sometimes our lives contract before they expand. We may be working hard on ourselves spiritually, doing good in the world, following our dreams, and wondering why we are still facing constrictions of all kinds-financial, emotional, physical. Perhaps we even fee...

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	The act of forgiveness (Preview) It is the act of forgiveness that opens up the only possible way to think creatively about the future at all. -- Father Desmond Wilson Today is full of endless possibilities and dreams. In many cases, we are limited only by our fear and lack of hope, in others and ourselves. Each new day we are give...	Quetzal	1	500	Nov 7, 2006 by Tmarch
	i need advice in f2f meeting (Preview) To All, Thank you so much for responding. I am very greatful that I made it back. I am excited and scared at the same time with the commitment I have to make too AA. I have always had a hard time sharing in front of a large crowd. My home group is very big and the...	Tmarch	6	454	Nov 7, 2006 by Tmarch
	Daily Reflections Nov 7 (Preview) LET GO AND LET GOD . . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort...	Doll	0	404	Nov 7, 2006 by Doll
	Higher Awareness 11/05 (Preview) “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” -- Denis Waitley Peace, joy, health and well-being can only be found inside us. They exist within us now, waiting to be discovered...	Wren	1	441	Nov 7, 2006 by timverton
	...In Training (Preview) Hi Everyone, Well have not been here much, I have this adorable little puppy, and he or rather WE are in Training, new hours, new things to do, outside, every hour of the day for a minute, it is a lot of work, but also so rewarding, he is on his way to be fully trained, and I am just a little LESS exhaus...	toni baloney	1	454	Nov 6, 2006 by sheilasdad
	Hello Friends (Preview) Just wanted to drop in and say hello. I'm kind of stuck at home for a minute. Friday I had some surgery done and I'm not supposed to be doing anything for a week. Talk about things being tough! Go tell an alcoholic to sit at home for a week! The day after surgery my dumb ass decides to go sit up at the aa club fo...	soberdrunk	4	468	Nov 6, 2006 by soberdrunk
	a relapse that lasted a year (Preview) To All, My name is Tina and I would like to share my story. I changed my path in life by walking into my first AA meeting on March 21, 2000. I started my change and I learned things about myself that I never knew existed. I started smiling more, and I enjoyed wakeing up at...	Tmarch	4	501	Nov 6, 2006 by Wren
	Daily Reflections Nov 6 (Preview) GOING WITH THE FLOW Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him. . TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96 The first words I speak when arising in the morning are, "I arise, O God, to do Thy will." This is the shortest prayer I know and it is deeply...	Doll	1	424	Nov 6, 2006 by Tmarch
	One year ago today! (Preview) One year ago today, I had just gone back to my first AA meeting after an eighteen month relapse. I cannot believe just how much better and completely different my life is today. My crazy thoughts that I could control my alcoholism on my own have well and truly gone; I have fully accepted that I am an al...	Quetzal	7	477	Nov 6, 2006 by Jeninoz
	Intuition is a spiritual faculty (Preview) Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way. -- Florence Scovel Shinn Should we make this move? Should we change jobs? Should we talk to others about our feelings? We are seldom short on prayers when we're filled with fear and indecision. We are, however, shor...	Quetzal	0	493	Nov 6, 2006 by Quetzal
	The Power of Love (Preview) The Power of Love Love is the best motivation. When we are plugged in to our Higher Power, we are plugged in to love. It flows through us like a current, energizing our sluggish hearts and minds. As we work the Steps of this program, we are given increased ability to love. By turning over our live...	Quetzal	1	478	Nov 5, 2006 by Phil
	Saying Hello (Preview) Hello all from the codie, I have been popping on, but have not posted. There has been a lot going on. I had a health scare, that kept my mind really occupied. All is well now. My classes are keeping me busy. I have completed one class and my term paper for Chemical Dependency 101 is due on Thurs...	Dolphin123	3	439	Nov 5, 2006 by Dolphin123
	Free Will (Preview) Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse--George MacDonald There are certain things we cannot do whether they are restricted by law, are moral issues, or are safe...	Wren	2	1119	Nov 5, 2006 by Quetzal
	The Treasures of Life (Preview) The Treasures of Life When it comes down to it, friends, family, loved ones and acquaintances who make you feel more alive, happy and optimistic are some of the most important treasures in life. All the money and power you can imagine are not likely to be as satisfying as good conversation,...	toni baloney	2	445	Nov 5, 2006 by Quetzal
	Brand New To Forum (Preview) Hello Fellowship, I'm Jenni from Sydney, Australia. I haven't needed to drink since 5 November, 1998. I'm brand new to this forum and am a member of AA. My meetings are getting fewer and further between. I can tell you I have really thought about picking up that first drink of lat...	Jeninoz	12	482	Nov 4, 2006 by Phil
	Just Joined (Preview) My first visit to this website. Just sayin hi. Frenzie	Frenzle	3	478	Nov 4, 2006 by Quetzal
	New to all of this! (Preview) After many months of contemplation I have decided to take on on my alcoholism. My husband and mom are the only ones in whom I've confided and they're very supportive. Not too sure where I go from here. I just know I don't want to drink.	brandnu	4	453	Nov 4, 2006 by Wren
	Other people's actions need not affect us (Preview) Other people's actions need not affect us. Our program friends are showing us how to detach from other people and their problems. We have learned we aren't the cause of a family member's alcoholism or the never-ending trauma in a friend's life, though our family and friends may try to bla...	Quetzal	1	470	Nov 4, 2006 by Phil
	Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought (Preview) I found this at the Daily Recovery Site (where I usually find some good stuff). I'm not sure who Dr. Twerski is but I thought it was worth posting here. The date is for June 6, 2006 - not a typo Quote for 6/6/2006 - Don't Isolate Yourself - Defense mechanisms...	CAM	3	677	Nov 4, 2006 by fallbackandy
	Acceptance...that some things just won't change... (Preview) The reason that I open my mouth is to change feet. I donated my brain to science...before I was done usin it. The gates are down...the lights are flashing...but I can't see a train. I've got two brain cells. One is lost...and the other one..is out looking for it. If I were any more stupid? I'de ha...	Phil	1	457	Nov 3, 2006 by Wren
	Night Lights (Preview) There are small candles of light we can bring into our lives to take away some of the darkness. These are the candles of the program---soft, warm lights given to us each time we open our faith and trust to the fellowship. There is the candle we can take home from a meeting, kindled by the caring and shari...	Wren	0	393	Nov 3, 2006 by Wren
	Apply Gentleness~OM (Preview) Apply Gentleness To Everything Throughout life we must cope with blockages that impede our forward momentum. Whether these obstacles are of a personal, professional, or societal nature, our first instinct may be to push against the obstruction. But the simplest way to alleviate resistance is...	Wren	1	412	Nov 3, 2006 by Phil
	Moving Through Denial... (Preview) Denial Denial is fertile breeding ground for the behaviors we call codependent: controlling, focusing on others, and neglecting ourselves. Illness and compulsive or addictive behaviors can emerge during denial. Denial can be confusing because it resembles sleeping. We're not really awa...	Phil	1	569	Nov 3, 2006 by Phil
	riddled with ego and pride (Preview) I went back to the "hairdresser" as I looked in the mirror and saw the god awful job he had done!! I looked for my clippers to finish the job off myself but I do not have the grade one so I called the guy up and told him what had happened, well the guy was really rude on the phone and said "I dont think I have miss...	Robert	3	554	Nov 3, 2006 by Robert
	Anyone with rage or anger out there??? (Preview) Rage is an advanced form of anger, just as panic is to fear, a state in which we are even less in control of our words and behavior. Hate is a condition in which we think very badly of someone, avoid contact with him, and probably wish the worst for him, perhaps even hoping that he might experience a tragedy...	Phil	4	547	Nov 3, 2006 by Phil
	Some things we think are bad may be good (Preview) Some things we think are bad may be good. - Harry Bartholomew Making hasty judgments about people can be detrimental. We quickly decide if an invitation to dinner is worth our time, or maybe we pass up an opportunity to engage in a book club or get acquainted with a prospective friend simply becaus...	Quetzal	0	493	Nov 3, 2006 by Quetzal
	scared to go to a meeting... (Preview) I'm scared to go to a meeting tonight... I haven't been since all this started with my alters... they've only come out twice that I know of, and not around other people, I don't know if they'd come out around other people yet... but no one at AA knows about this, I haven't even gotten to talk to my sponsor mu...	LisaF	4	575	Nov 3, 2006 by CAM
	Daily Reflections Nov 3 (Preview) FOCUSING AND LISTENING There is a direct linkage among self-examination, meditation, and prayer. Taken separately, these practices can bring much relief and benefit. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 98 If I do my self-examination first, then surely, I'll have enough humility to pray and m...	Doll	0	412	Nov 3, 2006 by Doll
	Gratitude is larger than life. (Preview) Gratitude is larger than life. One day, a friend called me on the phone. He was going through a difficult time and wondering if and when things would ever turn around and improve. I knew he was in a lot of pain, I didn't know then that he was considering suicide. "If you could give a person...	Quetzal	0	447	Nov 3, 2006 by Quetzal
	Stress can kill yu... (Preview) Sometimes..yu just gotta slow it all down a bit eh..	Phil	0	470	Nov 2, 2006 by Phil
	I hate alcohol (Preview) I hate what this stuff makes me do. It’s not getting better. It’s only getting worse, and I really, really don’t want to have to do A.A., but I don’t know what else to do. I pop in here every month or so, and nothing is ever better. I look back at my previous topics, where I lament and say woe is me, but noth...	Scott	21	764	Nov 2, 2006 by Scott
	Smiles (Preview) The shy man usually finds that he has been shy without cause, and that, in practice, no one takes the slightest notice of him. -- Robert Lynd We sometimes feel self-conscious in front of others. It may be that we've just gotten braces or a new haircut and we're afraid everyone will stare at us. We sto...	Quetzal	1	482	Nov 2, 2006 by Phil
	Moving On (Preview) There have been a few on the board asking about moving on...Well...its time....and even tho, the following pics, and material things we can attain..are nice to have? This home is on the 3rd (top) floor and is like living in a treehouse, only much much better! This unit has a big maste...	Phil	4	541	Nov 2, 2006 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Nov. 2 (Preview) KEEPING OPTIMISM AFLOAT The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But Step Eleven can keep us growing. . . . THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240 A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life. Optimism is the natural result of my finding myself gradually able to...	Doll	0	392	Nov 2, 2006 by Doll
	kind of a warning... (Preview) I posted this on another message board, and thought I should post it here as well, as this is one of the few message boards I go to now: If I post something... something that doesn't seem like me or I use a different name, don't freak out... I'm kinda going through something right now that hasn't happe...	LisaF	5	471	Nov 1, 2006 by Jo
	After 30 years, finally this (Preview) Hello, After ruining a number of relationships due to alcoholism, I have come here to let people know I feel awful, but find myself unable to feel remorse for my drinking problem and don't know where to turn. Thanks for understanding, Cynthia	Cynthia Close	2	447	Nov 1, 2006 by Wren
	Alternative to Nyquil (Preview) Hi. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for an alternative to Nyquil. I like it best because it takes care of symptoms and also does a wonderful job of putting me to sleep - sleep being, in my opinion, the only real treatment for a cold. I recently decided to stop takin...	flapjacks	1	949	Nov 1, 2006 by Phil
	Hey Scott (Preview) Saw you on here...How are yu doin bud?	Phil	3	415	Nov 1, 2006 by Scott
	Another Acceptance Thing.... (Preview) Page 449..third edition....and a share by Buddy T. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing or situation -- some fact of my life -- unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing...	Phil	0	469	Nov 1, 2006 by Phil
	What Has Happened? (Preview) Hello to the group! My name is Debbie H. and I am a recovering alcoholic with almost 30 years of sobriety. I checked out this site, as I am finding that I have no interest at all to attend AA meetings anymore. I have been to maybe about 8 meetings in the past 15 months. I am questioning...	Debbie	5	466	Nov 1, 2006 by Debbie
	Daily Reflections Nov 1 (Preview) I CANNOT CHANGE THE WIND It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85 My first sponsor told me there were two things to say about prayer and meditation: first, I had to start and sec...	Doll	0	412	Nov 1, 2006 by Doll
	Principles (Preview) I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure -- try to please everybody. -- Herbert Bayard Swope Principles are rules or codes of conduct we set for ourselves; like being honest, striving to be on time, and taking responsibility for bills and expenses. It is...	Quetzal	0	388	Nov 1, 2006 by Quetzal
	Reflections for Beginners (Preview) Reflections for Beginners from 'Hour To Hour - The First 30 Days' - by Shelly Marshall the author of 'Day By Day' & other Meditation Books It doesn't cost a lot of money for us to recover. It costs a lot of time. We have to be diligent and program consciousness from this hour to the ne...	CAM	1	444	Nov 1, 2006 by timverton
	big book (Preview) There is a solution. Almost none of us liked the self- searching, the leveling of our pride, the confession of shortcomings which the process requires for its successful consummation. But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we h...	wagon	1	489	Oct 31, 2006 by Phil
	QUESTION: (Preview) This was brought up in a meeting. I looked up the definitions: IDENTIFY: To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; COMPARE: to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc.) in order to note similarities and differences...	CAM	2	471	Oct 31, 2006 by Jo
	Exercise program for Alcoholics (Preview) Monday Beat around the bush Jump to conclusions Climb the walls Wade through the morning paper Tuesday Drag my heels Push my luck Make mountains out of mole hills Hit the nail on the head Wednesday Bend over backwards Jump on the Band Wagon Run around in circles Thursday Advise Presi...	Phil	1	982	Oct 31, 2006 by wantneeda
	coming back home... (Preview) hello my (((friends))), been a long, lonely, tiring road. worse, worser and the worsest battle. I'm ashamed to say i fell for dang near a year!!! But, thankfully, i made it out alive and i'm here for another day. Thankyou for being here. I missed you's. love and peace in recovery, Wendy	wantneeda	5	474	Oct 31, 2006 by wantneeda
	Miracles are instantaneous (Preview) Miracles are instantaneous. They cannot be summoned, but come of themselves, usually at unlikely moments to those who least expect them. -- Katherine Anne Porter Nobody can force us to be in recovery or twist our arm to make us work our program. There might have been times when we wanted someone t...	Quetzal	0	499	Oct 31, 2006 by Quetzal
	Daily Reflections Oct 31 (Preview) AVOIDING CONTROVERSY All history affords us the spectacle of striving nations and groups finally torn asunder because they were designed for, or tempted into, controversy. Others fell apart because of sheer self-righteousness while trying to enforce upon the rest of mankind some millennium of...	Doll	0	401	Oct 31, 2006 by Doll
	Going Through the Opening~OM (Preview) Contracting Before Expanding Sometimes our lives contract before they expand. We may be working hard on ourselves spiritually, doing good in the world, following our dreams, and wondering why we are still facing constrictions of all kinds-financial, emotional, physical. Perhaps we even fee...	Wren	3	419	Oct 30, 2006 by CAM
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