Alcoholics Anonymous

Rick · Rick

In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...

Robert · Robert

Good morning, I think I shall make posting here a regular thing as it keeps me in touch with reality and other like minded peope. I am afraid today. I still have two weeks off work due to bad back and the results of MRI scan are due this week, the thing is I do not know what I am going to do with myself. I do not kno...

Rick · Rick

In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...

buckeyebear · buckeyebear

Thanks I enjoy comming here and reading peoples thoughts. I'm still a newby getting close to 5 months but working the steps this time around and calling people in AA when my stinking thinking gets going,,I haven't for a few months thought about a drink until satuday when I went to a driving class to ge...

paul · paul

"If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down t...

Phil · Phil

I dreamed one night I passed away and left this world behind. I started down that lonely trail some of my friends to find. I came to a signboard on the trail, the directions it did tell. Keep right to go to heaven, Turn left to go to hell. I hadn't been to good on earth, just a hopel...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Some of us said taht we didn't know if we were 'addicts' or not when we came into the fellowship. We knew we were unhappy and that we drank and used drugs too much. But we hadn't resolved whether we were unhappy because we used chemicals too much, or used chemicals too much because we were unhappy. ...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

Thank you all for the caring words and personal emails in response to my request earlier. It seems that any issue we may face in our lives is greatly diminished simply by knowing we are not facing it alone. Suddenly, my worries seem trivial!

Rick · Rick

GOOD DAY TO ALL "We alcoholics are undisciplined. So we let God discipline us..." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 88~

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning All, I was just looking, and for a while there were 8 people signed in. And I was thinking of how this AA Program has brought us, from many many different places to here, one meeting spot, for all of us. The Program, the Process of working the Steps up and out of our former lives...

GammyRose · GammyRose

A DAY'S PLAN On wakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. &...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Well,, I told you all a little whle ago.. I like to hear from people every once in awhile.. do I am feeling that today. Roll Call! love in recovery, amanda

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

just wondering how you're doing,, and saying a little prayer. love in recovery, amanda

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

There is no materialism in AA - just spirituality. If we take care of our inner needs, our other needs will be provided for. p. 4

Rick · Rick

"You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the art." ~St Francis De Sales

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

Something bad seems to be flairing back up in my upper right side. Seems to be fairly steady burning pain like I was starting to feel when I finally got wise enough to stop drinking. It eases at times, but has been going on for a little over a week now. Seems to hit the wors...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi everyone, This is just a quick note, but I wanted to say that with this annoying stiff neck, and soreness, I was letting it start to take over how my day was going to go. And I was looking at it from a completly different prespective this morning, payed no attention to it, and Laugh directly at it.&n...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I still got you in prayer,,, wondering how the little one's birthday went,,, and hoping you are feeling better. God bless you, amanda

gtrandall · gtrandall

Just curious-- with all the different types of meetings out there (step, literature, speaker, general topic open meeting...I've even hiked up a mountain for one out here in the Puget Sound)... what's your favorite type of meeting? Gimme your two cents...

gtrandall · gtrandall

Just wondering if anyone's got some furballs in their life that helps them get through the day. Anytime I'm feeling down at work, I can take a little break, pop out my iPod, and play some music while looking at pictures of my pets--instant healing for me. Bennie loved me unconditionally...really...

Phil · Phil

Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to compete in the marathon of life. Within each of us is a hidden store of courage. Courage to give us the strength to face any challenge. Within each of us is a hidden store of determination. Determination to keep us in the race when a...

wagon · wagon

it Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Step Recovery, Addiction, Big Book of AA. Read or Listen To The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous O...

Rick · Rick

Life is busy and the world is complex. Give yourself time to take it all in. Events come at you quickly, and keep coming all the time. Regularly give yourself the time and space to make sense of it all. When you get too caught up in your efforts, you can lose track of why you're making them. Take the time, aga...

Pauly · Pauly

Hope you`re all OK, just over 6 weeks for me now. Looking in a few times a day for the odd bits of wisdom I pick up. The head still feels groggy, still fighting tiredness at odd times of the day, family life good..er thats it really..Thanks

gtrandall · gtrandall

Okay, I've got a major resentment going on... it looks like the East coast is in the 60's and 70's right now, and my usually temperate Seattle is in the 40's. How can I enjoy a cigar on my patio?!?

I will now patiently await for an apology for whoever is responsible for the weather. --g...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Good Morning, Well I think you hit the nail on the head, so to speak, medical procedure, mind altering meds. That will do it everytime. Just drink a lot of water to get that stuff out of your system. Amanda, everything is O.K., Everything is going to be o.k., O.K.????&...

sheilasdad · sheilasdad

Hi to all, It's a sunny Saturday here in Boston and I thought I'd just take a minute to say hi to everyone. I don't remember if I've ever started a post here - I may have - but a couple of group members have made me feel welcome in the past few weeks so I wanted to say thanks. We're heading out for...

GammyRose · GammyRose

I'm only on my second cup of coffee, not really awake yet...I slept in this morning, felt good. I went out to the church yesterday, did some cleaning and worked in the gardens.It felt so good to just be somewhere besides home. It has been so dry here ,should have started watering a month ago.Ton...

paul · paul

My faith was tested to the core last week. Not sure I will be able to fully thank all of you for your kind posts of assurance and guidance. My life is back on track and progressing...Thanks from the heart...for being there for the new ones! -paul

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

H.A.L.T. is a very important concept in recovery. Many of us have been conditioned to ignore our own needs and keep going, like athletes, ignoring them. The concept of HALT teaches us to become aware of what our bodies are telling us... when we are Hungry, when we are Angry, when we are Lonely, an...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

hi, sheila's dad.. how's it going? We are doing much better. love in recovery, amanda

Robert · Robert

I have woke today and something is different, I cant put my finger on it, but the self pity is gone. I have a cold but I dont care. I feel like I have been given another day another opportunity. alot can happen in 24 hours of living. I hope I feel like this for the rest of the day. Rob please read my friend...

Busbe · Busbe

I with no patience could not get back into this room so the person I am said forget it. How does one get patience if u werent born with it can u get patience? I have struggled with that for a long time. I would appreciate some replys. Thanks Busbe :

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi There Karen, I read your response Post to Why, and just wanted to say, that we are all here for you, and that you are not alone. Those feelings of being so alone, are very familiar to most Alcholics, we have shared those feelings. So I hope you will respond to this Post, so we can get to kno...

Rick · Rick

Was there a bad post here and removed ? John ? Pronto ?

Rick · Rick

Phil and I have a Thing ? Ha ! ha ! Hope your feelen better. just takes time to know people on here just like F to F Amanda Where did you go ? -- Edited by Rick at 08:53, 2006-03-11

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

I don't know.. it seems today,,, I've made progress in a lot of things,,, but it is not enough. I'm frustrated? umm.. disappointed? discouraged? I've worked hard, and today I felt just tired of it,,, and I look and there is sooo much more to do. my apartment,...

flumpy · flumpy

HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW?????????

Robert · Robert

Hi room. I am sorry to post a slightly needy post but hey, I am off work with a bad back. I went to hospital the other day as my oestiopath thinks I had a ruptured disk. I have been released due to a wait on an mri scan. the long and short of it is, I am home alone and poor me. I do not like the siuation I am in. I...

gtrandall · gtrandall

Heya, folks-- at my home group last week, a topic was brought up for a group conscience vote from the ny office. They were considering making a new pamphlet discussing the differences between religion and spirituality--something I saw as a hot topic for newcomers (during my time in treatment)....

Phil · Phil

Maturity in Relationships Larry James To be capable of real love means becoming mature, with realistic expectations of the other person. It means accepting responsibility for our own happiness or unhappiness, and neither expecting the other person to make us happy nor blami...

jason · jason

hello, I'm a new guy in aa and doing good for now one day at a time so any ho. new to the new guy means I'm new but even now I see newer people than me and it inspires me to keep going each day just so I can keep seeing newer faces each week and I can share my story with them cause a lot of them are my age or younger and...

Rick · Rick

Sometimes this gets to be a big issue at meetings. This Quote was mailed to me thought I'd post it. "Try to remember that though God has wrought miracles among us, we should never belittle a good doctor or psychiatrist. Their services are often indispensable in treating a newcomer and in following h...

benny33 · benny33

hi every one just wanted to say. thjings are going well and im still working a strong program,i havent een ale to post because of internet problems sorry about that .ill try to catch up this weekend befor i go back to schoolon monday.phil if youre around ill be at 814 number all day tommorrow if you...

Phil · Phil

Many times when bad things happen to us, part of our initial emotional response is to start weeping inside because we are hurting. That hurt may be prolonged, at times totally over-shadowing any significant lesson we can learn from such unfortunate situations. We always forget that the re...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi All, This Post is about trying to find the lst Edition of this Book, I have been on eBay, Book Stores, etc. In the 1st Edition, there is a Poem written, prior to doing the Fourth Step, it is a very powerful poem, and so beautifully written. I gave away my copy, and when I replaced it, I...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

"AA is a spiritual program and a spiritual way of life. Even the first half of the First Step, 'We admitted we were powerless over alcohol,' is a spiritual experience. An AA member needs more than physical capabilities; he needs the use of his full faculties as a human being to hear the message, t...

flumpy · flumpy

hi again, only little old me, just thought i had to say coz i feel like cr**. i have drunk the past 3 nights...(self medication) here i come :( i hope not, just a slip i am praying for. i have had the WORST 5 months contained within the worst 7 years of my entire life, and i cracked. have an...

Rick · Rick

Always think of what you have to do as easy and it will become so. --Emile Corie How we think about the activities before us is very important. If we think cleaning the garage is hard, dirty, and no chance for fun, that's just how it will feel. We'll be tired before we even begin. However, if we approac...

Rick · Rick

The older you get the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness. --Lionel Barrymore Once in a while, we forget about the kind things people have done for us. Do we remember the next-door neighbor who helped us get our kite out of a tree, or the brother who helped us finish a proje...

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	today's thought (Preview) In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...	Rick	1	247	Mar 13, 2006 by rosie light shines
	Another new day (Preview) Good morning, I think I shall make posting here a regular thing as it keeps me in touch with reality and other like minded peope. I am afraid today. I still have two weeks off work due to bad back and the results of MRI scan are due this week, the thing is I do not know what I am going to do with myself. I do not kno...	Robert	12	350	Mar 13, 2006 by Robert
	Easy does it (Preview) In our group we often hear the slogan "Easy Does It." We who suffer our affliction always do everything to excess. We indulge our emotions. We worry too much. We have too many resentments. We tend to be addictive. We tend to hurt ourselves physically, men- tally, and spiritually by too much of...	Rick	0	373	Mar 13, 2006 by Rick
	Thanks to you all. (Preview) Thanks I enjoy comming here and reading peoples thoughts. I'm still a newby getting close to 5 months but working the steps this time around and calling people in AA when my stinking thinking gets going,,I haven't for a few months thought about a drink until satuday when I went to a driving class to ge...	buckeyebear	5	371	Mar 13, 2006 by Bonzo43
	Promises... (Preview) "If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. No matter how far down t...	paul	1	304	Mar 12, 2006 by amanda2u2
	The Dream... (Preview) I dreamed one night I passed away and left this world behind. I started down that lonely trail some of my friends to find. I came to a signboard on the trail, the directions it did tell. Keep right to go to heaven, Turn left to go to hell. I hadn't been to good on earth, just a hopel...	Phil	1	317	Mar 12, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Day by Day - March 12 (Preview) Some of us said taht we didn't know if we were 'addicts' or not when we came into the fellowship. We knew we were unhappy and that we drank and used drugs too much. But we hadn't resolved whether we were unhappy because we used chemicals too much, or used chemicals too much because we were unhappy. ...	amanda2u2	4	288	Mar 12, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Your caring (Preview) Thank you all for the caring words and personal emails in response to my request earlier. It seems that any issue we may face in our lives is greatly diminished simply by knowing we are not facing it alone. Suddenly, my worries seem trivial!	Sick of being sick	3	275	Mar 12, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	Good morning (Preview) GOOD DAY TO ALL "We alcoholics are undisciplined. So we let God discipline us..." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 88~	Rick	3	465	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	The Miracles I See (Preview) Good Morning All, I was just looking, and for a while there were 8 people signed in. And I was thinking of how this AA Program has brought us, from many many different places to here, one meeting spot, for all of us. The Program, the Process of working the Steps up and out of our former lives...	Toni Baloney	3	346	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	AA Daily Reflectiom March 12 (Preview) A DAY'S PLAN On wakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. &...	GammyRose	4	307	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	to all o y'all (Preview) *Well,, I told you all a little whle ago.. I like to hear from people every once in awhile.. do I am feeling that today. Roll Call!* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	8	518	Mar 12, 2006 by paul
	hey, rob (Preview) *just wondering how you're doing,, and saying a little prayer.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	2	379	Mar 12, 2006 by Rob
	from 'we came to believe' (Preview) There is no materialism in AA - just spirituality. If we take care of our inner needs, our other needs will be provided for. p. 4	amanda2u2	3	499	Mar 12, 2006 by rosie light shines
	you learn (Preview) "You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; and just so you learn to love God and man by loving. Begin as a mere apprentice and the very power of love will lead you on to become a master of the art." ~St Francis De Sales	Rick	2	417	Mar 12, 2006 by GammyRose
	Would appreciate a little prayer (Preview) Something bad seems to be flairing back up in my upper right side. Seems to be fairly steady burning pain like I was starting to feel when I finally got wise enough to stop drinking. It eases at times, but has been going on for a little over a week now. Seems to hit the wors...	Sick of being sick	8	424	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	Finally Remembered to LAUGH! (Preview) Hi everyone, This is just a quick note, but I wanted to say that with this annoying stiff neck, and soreness, I was letting it start to take over how my day was going to go. And I was looking at it from a completly different prespective this morning, payed no attention to it, and Laugh directly at it.&n...	Toni Baloney	5	484	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	flumpy? (Preview) *I still got you in prayer,,, wondering how the little one's birthday went,,, and hoping you are feeling better.* *God bless you,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	1	383	Mar 12, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Highly scientific poll (Preview) Just curious-- with all the different types of meetings out there (step, literature, speaker, general topic open meeting...I've even hiked up a mountain for one out here in the Puget Sound)... what's your favorite type of meeting? Gimme your two cents...	gtrandall	9	354	Mar 12, 2006 by paul
	Furballs, anyone? (Preview) Just wondering if anyone's got some furballs in their life that helps them get through the day. Anytime I'm feeling down at work, I can take a little break, pop out my iPod, and play some music while looking at pictures of my pets--instant healing for me. Bennie loved me unconditionally...really...	gtrandall	4	343	Mar 12, 2006 by paul
	Saturday Night (Preview) Within each of us is a hidden store of energy. Energy we can release to compete in the marathon of life. Within each of us is a hidden store of courage. Courage to give us the strength to face any challenge. Within each of us is a hidden store of determination. Determination to keep us in the race when a...	Phil	5	370	Mar 12, 2006 by Phil
	hi (Preview) it Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Step Recovery, Addiction, Big Book of AA. Read or Listen To The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous O...	wagon	3	327	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	solid foundation (Preview) Life is busy and the world is complex. Give yourself time to take it all in. Events come at you quickly, and keep coming all the time. Regularly give yourself the time and space to make sense of it all. When you get too caught up in your efforts, you can lose track of why you're making them. Take the time, aga...	Rick	7	358	Mar 12, 2006 by Rick
	Hi Folks (Preview) Hope you`re all OK, just over 6 weeks for me now. Looking in a few times a day for the odd bits of wisdom I pick up. The head still feels groggy, still fighting tiredness at odd times of the day, family life good..er thats it really..Thanks	Pauly	3	285	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Major resentments (Preview) Okay, I've got a major resentment going on... it looks like the East coast is in the 60's and 70's right now, and my usually temperate Seattle is in the 40's. How can I enjoy a cigar on my patio?!? I will now patiently await for an apology for whoever is responsible for the weather. --g...	gtrandall	5	342	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Hi There Amanda (Preview) Good Morning, Well I think you hit the nail on the head, so to speak, medical procedure, mind altering meds. That will do it everytime. Just drink a lot of water to get that stuff out of your system. Amanda, everything is O.K., Everything is going to be o.k., O.K.????&...	Toni Baloney	5	346	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	just hello (Preview) Hi to all, It's a sunny Saturday here in Boston and I thought I'd just take a minute to say hi to everyone. I don't remember if I've ever started a post here - I may have - but a couple of group members have made me feel welcome in the past few weeks so I wanted to say thanks. We're heading out for...	sheilasdad	4	311	Mar 11, 2006 by Sick of being sick
	Goodmorning... (Preview) I'm only on my second cup of coffee, not really awake yet...I slept in this morning, felt good. I went out to the church yesterday, did some cleaning and worked in the gardens.It felt so good to just be somewhere besides home. It has been so dry here ,should have started watering a month ago.Ton...	GammyRose	2	274	Mar 11, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Thanks again Everyone! (Preview) My faith was tested to the core last week. Not sure I will be able to fully thank all of you for your kind posts of assurance and guidance. My life is back on track and progressing...Thanks from the heart...for being there for the new ones! -paul	paul	3	285	Mar 11, 2006 by Phil
	H.A.L.T. (Preview) H.A.L.T. is a very important concept in recovery. Many of us have been conditioned to ignore our own needs and keep going, like athletes, ignoring them. The concept of HALT teaches us to become aware of what our bodies are telling us... when we are Hungry, when we are Angry, when we are Lonely, an...	amanda2u2	8	342	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	hi, sheila's dad (Preview) *hi, sheila's dad.. how's it going? We are doing much better.* *love in recovery,* *amanda*	amanda2u2	1	395	Mar 11, 2006 by sheilasdad
	Fresh new day (Preview) I have woke today and something is different, I cant put my finger on it, but the self pity is gone. I have a cold but I dont care. I feel like I have been given another day another opportunity. alot can happen in 24 hours of living. I hope I feel like this for the rest of the day. Rob please read my friend...	Robert	8	345	Mar 11, 2006 by Robert
	Greetings all (Preview) I with no patience could not get back into this room so the person I am said forget it. How does one get patience if u werent born with it can u get patience? I have struggled with that for a long time. I would appreciate some replys. Thanks Busbe :	Busbe	10	440	Mar 11, 2006 by Busbe
	To: Klynenickolas (Preview) Hi There Karen, I read your response Post to Why, and just wanted to say, that we are all here for you, and that you are not alone. Those feelings of being so alone, are very familiar to most Alcholics, we have shared those feelings. So I hope you will respond to this Post, so we can get to kno...	Toni Baloney	3	296	Mar 11, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Am I losing it ? (Preview) Was there a bad post here and removed ? John ? Pronto ?	Rick	2	310	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Amanda (Preview) Phil and I have a Thing ? Ha ! ha ! Hope your feelen better. just takes time to know people on here just like F to F Amanda Where did you go ? -- Edited by Rick at 08:53, 2006-03-11	Rick	1	356	Mar 11, 2006 by amanda2u2
	that feeling again (Preview) I don't know.. it seems today,,, I've made progress in a lot of things,,, but it is not enough. I'm frustrated? umm.. disappointed? discouraged? I've worked hard, and today I felt just tired of it,,, and I look and there is sooo much more to do. *my apartment,...*	amanda2u2	6	304	Mar 11, 2006 by Rick
	why????????????????? (Preview) HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW?????????	flumpy	9	410	Mar 11, 2006 by klynnenicholas
	Cabin fever (Preview) Hi room. I am sorry to post a slightly needy post but hey, I am off work with a bad back. I went to hospital the other day as my oestiopath thinks I had a ruptured disk. I have been released due to a wait on an mri scan. the long and short of it is, I am home alone and poor me. I do not like the siuation I am in. I...	Robert	18	480	Mar 11, 2006 by Robert
	Religion/spirituality (Preview) Heya, folks-- at my home group last week, a topic was brought up for a group conscience vote from the ny office. They were considering making a new pamphlet discussing the differences between religion and spirituality--something I saw as a hot topic for newcomers (during my time in treatment)....	gtrandall	7	386	Mar 11, 2006 by Bonzo43
	Maturity In Relationships... (Preview) Maturity in Relationships Larry James To be capable of real love means becoming mature, with realistic expectations of the other person. It means accepting responsibility for our own happiness or unhappiness, and neither expecting the other person to make us happy nor blami...	Phil	0	512	Mar 10, 2006 by Phil
	new to the new guy (Preview) hello, I'm a new guy in aa and doing good for now one day at a time so any ho. new to the new guy means I'm new but even now I see newer people than me and it inspires me to keep going each day just so I can keep seeing newer faces each week and I can share my story with them cause a lot of them are my age or younger and...	jason	10	367	Mar 10, 2006 by jason
	Doctor ? Meds ? (Preview) Sometimes this gets to be a big issue at meetings. This Quote was mailed to me thought I'd post it. "Try to remember that though God has wrought miracles among us, we should never belittle a good doctor or psychiatrist. Their services are often indispensable in treating a newcomer and in following h...	Rick	3	314	Mar 10, 2006 by amanda2u2
	hello (Preview) hi every one just wanted to say. thjings are going well and im still working a strong program,i havent een ale to post because of internet problems sorry about that .ill try to catch up this weekend befor i go back to schoolon monday.phil if youre around ill be at 814 number all day tommorrow if you...	benny33	3	298	Mar 10, 2006 by Phil
	Dealing With Failure (Preview) Many times when bad things happen to us, part of our initial emotional response is to start weeping inside because we are hurting. That hurt may be prolonged, at times totally over-shadowing any significant lesson we can learn from such unfortunate situations. We always forget that the re...	Phil	9	411	Mar 10, 2006 by Wren
	A Gentle Path thru the 12 Steps? (Preview) Hi All, This Post is about trying to find the lst Edition of this Book, I have been on eBay, Book Stores, etc. In the 1st Edition, there is a Poem written, prior to doing the Fourth Step, it is a very powerful poem, and so beautifully written. I gave away my copy, and when I replaced it, I...	Toni Baloney	3	364	Mar 10, 2006 by wallsal55
	from 'Came to Believe' (Preview) "AA is a spiritual program and a spiritual way of life. Even the first half of the First Step, 'We admitted we were powerless over alcohol,' is a spiritual experience. An AA member needs more than physical capabilities; he needs the use of his full faculties as a human being to hear the message, t...	amanda2u2	7	347	Mar 10, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	the truth :( (Preview) hi again, only little old me, just thought i had to say coz i feel like cr**. i have drunk the past 3 nights...(self medication) here i come :( i hope not, just a slip i am praying for. i have had the WORST 5 months contained within the worst 7 years of my entire life, and i cracked. have an...	flumpy	13	554	Mar 10, 2006 by amanda2u2
	TODAY'S GIFT (Preview) *Always think of what you have to do as easy and it will become so. --Emile Corie* How we think about the activities before us is very important. If we think cleaning the garage is hard, dirty, and no chance for fun, that's just how it will feel. We'll be tired before we even begin. However, if we approac...	Rick	3	361	Mar 10, 2006 by Phil
	TODAY'S THOUGHT (Preview) *The older you get the more you realize that kindness is synonymous with happiness. --Lionel Barrymore* Once in a while, we forget about the kind things people have done for us. Do we remember the next-door neighbor who helped us get our kite out of a tree, or the brother who helped us finish a proje...	Rick	2	294	Mar 10, 2006 by Rick
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