Alcoholics Anonymous

Doll · Doll

Hey NJ, Did I miss a post? Are you out of town again? Haven't seen you here for quite a few days now..... Miss ya! Hope all is well......... Much love Doll

Doll · Doll

The Train Of Life Some folks ride the train of life Looking out the rear, Watching miles of life roll by, And marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance, Of wasted days gone by, And curse their life for what it was, And hang their heads and cry. But, I don't concern myself with that, I took a different v...

Phil · Phil

Our inner dragons of fear can keep us from having meaningful relationships. These fears can make us run from love and intimacy and hide from the very things we say we most want. Fear and relationships do not belong together. The people who have great amounts of fear waste a lot of energy. They repeat t...

wagon · wagon

Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May G...

suzyq · suzyq

Hi everyone, I'm a 42 y/y mom of b/g twins (6 1/2). When I was in my early 20's, I was clean/sober for about 4 years. Then I had a glass of wine.... Drank pretty socially until 2001 then I guess my disease finally caught up with me again. Now, I easily drink a bottle of wine a ni...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hi all, I'm going to be gone from here for about 4 days. It's my Stag party and we Will be rock climbing in North Wales for a few days. The plan is that I won't drink. Update in 4 days Best wishes to you all Chris.

Doll · Doll

In our first weeks or months in The Program, our shaky emotional condition sometimes affects our feelings toward old friends and family. For many of us, these relationships heal quickly in the initial stages of our recovery. For others, a time of "touchiness" seems to persist; now that we're no long...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is September 29, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! BLACKOUTS "It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly." -- Anatole France I experienced blackouts in my drinking. Often I would wake up and not know where I had been, what I had said or what I had done. I would awake to pee...

Phil · Phil

Dealing with resentment and being able to forgive others is a quality which takes a great deal of grace and maturity. The important thing to remember is that bitterness is a poison which harms you far more than the person who has upset you. So working toward forgiveness is a positive act not only for t...

sanddie · sanddie

I just wanted to comment on my perception of what I've seen of Alcoholics...... Although, each struggles with deep seeded emotional matters that many times are not known, what I have seen and felt in Alcoholics I've known is that their hearts truly are sincere. Additionally, my perception has b...

Phil · Phil

Walls. Emotional walls, physical walls. Walls of anger, walls of rage, walls of fat; walls that are all designed to protect. Protect what? Have you ever got to the point where you wonder this, protect what? It can get very lonely and isolated and depressing within the confines of th...

angelia2823 · angelia2823

well i am finally hooked up to the internet after two months and have missed you all as my daily routine. don't know what youve got till its gone thing. well going to catch up on the posts and enjoy the net tonight have a good evening all and just glad to be back........

Doll · Doll

Exactly Alike Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. Alcoholics Anon. p. 89 A man came to the meeting drunk, interrupted the speakers, stood up and took his shirt off, staggered loudly back and forth for coffee, demanded to talk, and eventually cal...

Doll · Doll

The wars, when we fight, cannot be won But they will not be lost if His will done Serenity and Acceptance these are the keys Humility and Gratitude will help set me free. I am an alcoholic this I know, "Easy does it," they say; "Let yourself grow." "I have no patience," I exclaim with a sigh...

TipsyMcStagger · TipsyMcStagger

Here I am, sheepishly creeping back with my tail between my legs...once again I have an angry girlfriend, my career is in chaos and I feel like I've been hit by a truck. If you could capture the way I feel right now on film and hang the picture on your fridge none of you would ever drink again. I'm a total...

Phil · Phil

We cannot see the complete picture, by looking at the individual pieces of the jigsaw. -------------- As the negative emotions which were holding us back disappear, our positive emotions grow and never stop growing. We become far more emotional than we knew was possible, and all of our emotion...

Doll · Doll

May there always be work for your hands to do; May your purse always hold a coin or two; May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; May the hand of a friend always be near you; May *God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. ...

Doll · Doll

Wait. If the time is not right, the way is not clear, the answer or decision not consistent, wait. We may feel a sense of urgency. We may want to resolve the issue by doing something - anything now, but that action is not in our best interest. Living with confusion or unsolved problems is difficu...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Perhaps the greatest challenge that you will ever face in life is the conquest of fear and the development of the habit of courage. Winston Churchill once wrote, “Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it, all others depend.” Fear is, and always has been, the greatest ene...

Doll · Doll

Now that we're free from our addictions, living life one day at a time, we can begin to stop making unreasonable demands upon those we love. We can show kindness where we had shown none; we can take the time and initiative to be thoughtful, considerate and compassionate. Even with the people we dislike...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is September 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! MISTAKES "Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure." -- William Saroyan Today I am able to learn from my mistakes because I can see that they really were mistakes! I was trying to play the game of life without a f...

Phil · Phil

If we truly believe in something, we must keep working towards our goal, we must maintain our belief, and we must never give up. We have to overcome every obstacle that we encounter. We have to patiently find our way back onto our path whenever we stray from our path and become lost. We must never give u...

Rick · Rick

"I was lucky," a man explained to me. "One of my first mentors in life made me practice serenity. Whenever I'd call him in full-blown panic mode or with that frantic tone in my voice, he'd refuse to talk to me until I calmed myself down. "'Go get centered,' he'd tell me. 'Then we'll talk.'" Sometimes...

wagon · wagon

The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. His defense must come from a Higher Power. hi every one be safe and sober god bless u wagon

Rick · Rick

One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain. --George Sand "We always go get a hot fudge sundae after the school choir concert,"...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Hey cooncatbob, Just read your reply below and wanted to say "Welcome" and please keep posting. I'm looking forward to getting to know you . (((Hugs))) GammyRose -- Edited by GammyRose at 13:26, 2005-09-27

Rick · Rick

The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. --Sebastien R.N. Chamfort When we wallowed in the self-pity of obsession, we were sure we'd never laugh again. How easy it was to weep, alone and secretly, inspired by sad music like "Born to Lose" or "I'm So Lonesome I Could C...

cheri · cheri

Love the hair... Will it match the wedding colors?? Love, cheri

Phil · Phil

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked do...

CAM · CAM

Just a bit of an update, it's 37 days sober & I feel fine. What i've been procrastinating is going to a meeting, I know what awaits me there....acceptance & fellowship. I think that could be my fear--does that make any sense? This is an excuse, but I live in a very small southern town,...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Space to live When you proclaim and promote your own bitterness, you do far more harm to yourself than anyone else could ever do to you. When you blame others for all your troubles, you give them control of your life. When you expect and demand to be taken care of, you give...

Rick · Rick

Let me fly, says little birdie, Mother, let me fly away. --Alfred, Lord Tennyson Don't we all want to fly away? Isn't there a better place out there away from home? The boy can't fly, but he can climb a tree and ride the wind. The girl, high on imaginary wings, flies to her own land of dreams. Even mot...

wantneeda · wantneeda

L ife is not measured by the number of breaths we take- but by the moments that take our breath away.

wantneeda · wantneeda

I don't spend all my effort worrying about the things I cannot change while ignoring the things I can change, and I am constantly seeking the wisdom to know the difference. un·man·age·a·ble adj. Difficult or impossible to manage, as: Not submitting to discipline; unruly: an unma...

wantneeda · wantneeda

I find the more I need to do something the more likely I am to put it off The bigger issue I need to address is that I do WANT to do this; I think I SHOULD do this, and I CAN do this; I even say I WILL do this and then don't. So why don't I? Why am I undermining my own self-respect? something i read today...your p...

wantneeda · wantneeda

is the only rule in AA? Not a tradition, concept or step......

Rick · Rick

"How dark it is before the dawn! In reality that was the beginning of my last debauch. I was soon to be catapulted into what I like to call the fourth dimension of existence. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes." Alco...

Phil · Phil

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it FIV...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Wendy,I just started trying to get caught up on posts since I got back from my trip. Just read yours about the past and your family, regrets and then read that your boss gave you a car.Awesome! All we have is today,and believe me people don't give people things when they are in acti...

Rick · Rick

JUST WONDERING ? CAN I OR WE BELIEVE IN GOD?? Of my understanding or Sandiee's?? RELIGON?? IS THE CATHOLIC GOD ANY DIFFERENT THEN THE METHODIST, PRESYPERTERIAN, ETC If you want to believe in a chair or a car who am I to tell you differetly?? And who are you to tell me what god to believe i...

sanddie · sanddie

John: I would like to respond to your post on religious beliefs......... And then will LEAVE your board permantely, as for you to prohibit ANYONE from choosing to talk about what it is they feel in their HEART is important to them for their recovery-- Alcoholic or NOT is pretty contradicting of wh...

John · John

10 Voters 10 No Ban 8 No Delete 2 yes Delete Majority is in favor of allowing the religious natured post to remain on the board, and oppose banning the non alcoholic posting party. Thank each of you for participating in this decision making process. The results of this vote (this po...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is September 26, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! PAIN "You can't hold a man down without staying down with him." -- Booker T. Washington I know who was holding me down in my life. I was. I know who was bringing pain and sadness in my life. I was. I know who was making me the victim of a...

Holly M · Holly M

I have an email friend, Andrew R, from Cornwall. I haven't heard from him in a while although I have sent several emails. It is possible that he has a new email address. Does anyone know him?

Doll · Doll

JUDGMENT AND UNDERSTANDING On occasion, it is useful and necessary to make judgments about what other people do and say. Much of the time, though, it can be a waste of your time and energy. In fact, one of the biggest obstacles to effective listening is the habit of continually and immediately making j...

sanddie · sanddie

Isn't it a blessing that God gives us ALL RESOURCES to help in recovery? To limit the views to ONE recovery in itself can possibly contribute to limiting our resources in complete recovery. If it hadn't been for other resource material and how God worked in my life to get me through my recovery, I would h...

Rick · Rick

There is no hope of joy except in human relations. --Antoine de Saint Exupery It is hard to imagine being really joyful and excited without our family and friends. We can imagine a birthday party with no one but us attending. Even if we got many gifts, we would feel empty if there were no one around...

Rick · Rick

Setting limits fosters recovery The boundary lines we draw for ourselves delineate a safe area within which our recovery can flourish. We set limits on what we do and say, how we spend our time and money, whom we choose to be our friends. Setting limits makes life more satisfying. Much of...

wagon · wagon

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE The terms “spiritual experience” and “spiritual awakening” are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Yet i...

Phil · Phil

Holding on to the past, either through guilt, longing, denial, or resentment, is a waste of valuable energy - energy that can be used to transform today and tomorrow. "I used to live in my past," said one recovering person "I was either trying to change it, or I was letting it contro...

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	Nancyjo ????? (Preview) Hey NJ, Did I miss a post? Are you out of town again? Haven't seen you here for quite a few days now..... Miss ya! Hope all is well......... Much love Doll	Doll	4	482	Sep 30, 2005 by nancyjo59
	The Train Of Life (Preview) The Train Of Life Some folks ride the train of life Looking out the rear, Watching miles of life roll by, And marking every year. They sit in sad remembrance, Of wasted days gone by, And curse their life for what it was, And hang their heads and cry. But, I don't concern myself with that, I took a different v...	Doll	3	737	Sep 30, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Fear And Relationships (Preview) Our inner dragons of fear can keep us from having meaningful relationships. These fears can make us run from love and intimacy and hide from the very things we say we most want. Fear and relationships do not belong together. The people who have great amounts of fear waste a lot of energy. They repeat t...	Phil	1	652	Sep 30, 2005 by nancyjo59
	big book (Preview) Abandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May G...	wagon	1	552	Sep 30, 2005 by Phil
	Newbie Here (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm a 42 y/y mom of b/g twins (6 1/2). When I was in my early 20's, I was clean/sober for about 4 years. Then I had a glass of wine.... Drank pretty socially until 2001 then I guess my disease finally caught up with me again. Now, I easily drink a bottle of wine a ni...	suzyq	8	546	Sep 30, 2005 by cheri
	Re: My Stag weekend (Preview) Hi all, I'm going to be gone from here for about 4 days. It's my Stag party and we Will be rock climbing in North Wales for a few days. The plan is that I won't drink. Update in 4 days Best wishes to you all Chris.	Cabbageheadchris	4	688	Sep 29, 2005 by Doll
	Today I Pray (Preview) In our first weeks or months in The Program, our shaky emotional condition sometimes affects our feelings toward old friends and family. For many of us, these relationships heal quickly in the initial stages of our recovery. For others, a time of "touchiness" seems to persist; now that we're no long...	Doll	0	475	Sep 29, 2005 by Doll
	ewwwe...blackouts (Preview) Today is September 29, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! BLACKOUTS "It is human nature to think wisely and act foolishly." -- Anatole France I experienced blackouts in my drinking. Often I would wake up and not know where I had been, what I had said or what I had done. I would awake to pee...	wantneeda	4	573	Sep 29, 2005 by Doll
	Overcomming Resentment (Preview) Dealing with resentment and being able to forgive others is a quality which takes a great deal of grace and maturity. The important thing to remember is that bitterness is a poison which harms you far more than the person who has upset you. So working toward forgiveness is a positive act not only for t...	Phil	4	519	Sep 29, 2005 by Phil
	Noticing.... (Preview) I just wanted to comment on my perception of what I've seen of Alcoholics...... Although, each struggles with deep seeded emotional matters that many times are not known, what I have seen and felt in Alcoholics I've known is that their hearts truly are sincere. Additionally, my perception has b...	sanddie	5	522	Sep 29, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Emotional Walls (Preview) Walls. Emotional walls, physical walls. Walls of anger, walls of rage, walls of fat; walls that are all designed to protect. Protect what? Have you ever got to the point where you wonder this, protect what? It can get very lonely and isolated and depressing within the confines of th...	Phil	1	585	Sep 29, 2005 by wantneeda
	nice to be back (Preview) well i am finally hooked up to the internet after two months and have missed you all as my daily routine. don't know what youve got till its gone thing. well going to catch up on the posts and enjoy the net tonight have a good evening all and just glad to be back........	angelia2823	5	520	Sep 29, 2005 by cheri
	Reflections - Sept. 29 (Preview) Exactly Alike Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives. Alcoholics Anon. p. 89 A man came to the meeting drunk, interrupted the speakers, stood up and took his shirt off, staggered loudly back and forth for coffee, demanded to talk, and eventually cal...	Doll	1	561	Sep 29, 2005 by wagon
	"Re-Post" For TIPSY (Preview) The wars, when we fight, cannot be won But they will not be lost if His will done Serenity and Acceptance these are the keys Humility and Gratitude will help set me free. I am an alcoholic this I know, "Easy does it," they say; "Let yourself grow." "I have no patience," I exclaim with a sigh...	Doll	3	741	Sep 29, 2005 by Rick
	Okay, so maybe I am an alcoholic. (Preview) Here I am, sheepishly creeping back with my tail between my legs...once again I have an angry girlfriend, my career is in chaos and I feel like I've been hit by a truck. If you could capture the way I feel right now on film and hang the picture on your fridge none of you would ever drink again. I'm a total...	TipsyMcStagger	8	556	Sep 29, 2005 by wantneeda
	Share For Thursday (Preview) We cannot see the complete picture, by looking at the individual pieces of the jigsaw. -------------- As the negative emotions which were holding us back disappear, our positive emotions grow and never stop growing. We become far more emotional than we knew was possible, and all of our emotion...	Phil	1	528	Sep 29, 2005 by Phil
	AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH (Preview) May there always be work for your hands to do; May your purse always hold a coin or two; May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; May the hand of a friend always be near you; May *God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. ...	Doll	0	538	Sep 28, 2005 by Doll
	If the time is not right, WAIT (Preview) Wait. If the time is not right, the way is not clear, the answer or decision not consistent, wait. We may feel a sense of urgency. We may want to resolve the issue by doing something - anything now, but that action is not in our best interest. Living with confusion or unsolved problems is difficu...	Doll	1	605	Sep 28, 2005 by Phil
	the key is courage (Preview) Perhaps the greatest challenge that you will ever face in life is the conquest of fear and the development of the habit of courage. Winston Churchill once wrote, “Courage is rightly considered the foremost of the virtues, for upon it, all others depend.” Fear is, and always has been, the greatest ene...	wantneeda	2	506	Sep 28, 2005 by TipsyMcStagger
	Today I Pray (Preview) Now that we're free from our addictions, living life one day at a time, we can begin to stop making unreasonable demands upon those we love. We can show kindness where we had shown none; we can take the time and initiative to be thoughtful, considerate and compassionate. Even with the people we dislike...	Doll	0	535	Sep 28, 2005 by Doll
	a great day for recovery-sept 28 (Preview) Today is September 28, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! MISTAKES "Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure." -- William Saroyan Today I am able to learn from my mistakes because I can see that they really were mistakes! I was trying to play the game of life without a f...	wantneeda	0	658	Sep 28, 2005 by wantneeda
	Share For Wednesday (Preview) If we truly believe in something, we must keep working towards our goal, we must maintain our belief, and we must never give up. We have to overcome every obstacle that we encounter. We have to patiently find our way back onto our path whenever we stray from our path and become lost. We must never give u...	Phil	3	546	Sep 28, 2005 by Phil
	serenity (Preview) "I was lucky," a man explained to me. "One of my first mentors in life made me practice serenity. Whenever I'd call him in full-blown panic mode or with that frantic tone in my voice, he'd refuse to talk to me until I calmed myself down. "'Go get centered,' he'd tell me. 'Then we'll talk.'" Sometimes...	Rick	2	645	Sep 28, 2005 by Rick
	big book (Preview) The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. His defense must come from a Higher Power. hi every one be safe and sober god bless u wagon	wagon	2	581	Sep 28, 2005 by Rick
	today's thought (Preview) One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain. --George Sand "We always go get a hot fudge sundae after the school choir concert,"...	Rick	0	485	Sep 28, 2005 by Rick
	cooncatbob (Preview) Hey cooncatbob, Just read your reply below and wanted to say "Welcome" and please keep posting. I'm looking forward to getting to know you . (((Hugs))) GammyRose -- Edited by GammyRose at 13:26, 2005-09-27	GammyRose	4	899	Sep 27, 2005 by cooncatbob
	Laugh (Preview) *The most useless day of all is that in which we have not laughed. --Sebastien R.N. Chamfort* When we wallowed in the self-pity of obsession, we were sure we'd never laugh again. How easy it was to weep, alone and secretly, inspired by sad music like "Born to Lose" or "I'm So Lonesome I Could C...	Rick	1	531	Sep 27, 2005 by GammyRose
	Hey Chris? (Preview) Love the hair... Will it match the wedding colors?? Love, cheri	cheri	2	508	Sep 27, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	A Gift (Preview) Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; Someone who changes your life just by being part of it. Someone who makes you laugh until you can't stop; Someone who makes you believe that there really is good in the world. Someone who convinces you that there really is an unlocked do...	Phil	5	516	Sep 27, 2005 by Phil
	Just me.... (Preview) Just a bit of an update, it's 37 days sober & I feel fine. What i've been procrastinating is going to a meeting, I know what awaits me there....acceptance & fellowship. I think that could be my fear--does that make any sense? This is an excuse, but I live in a very small southern town,...	CAM	6	607	Sep 27, 2005 by cheri
	space to live (Preview) Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Space to live When you proclaim and promote your own bitterness, you do far more harm to yourself than anyone else could ever do to you. When you blame others for all your troubles, you give them control of your life. When you expect and demand to be taken care of, you give...	wantneeda	0	641	Sep 27, 2005 by wantneeda
	today's thought (Preview) *Let me fly, says little birdie, Mother, let me fly away. --Alfred, Lord Tennyson* Don't we all want to fly away? Isn't there a better place out there away from home? The boy can't fly, but he can climb a tree and ride the wind. The girl, high on imaginary wings, flies to her own land of dreams. Even mot...	Rick	0	582	Sep 27, 2005 by Rick
	:) (Preview) L *ife* *is not measured by the number of breaths we take- but by the moments that take our breath away.*	wantneeda	3	691	Sep 27, 2005 by cheri
	HAD...become unmanageable (Preview) I don't spend all my effort worrying about the things I cannot change while ignoring the things I can change, and I am constantly seeking the wisdom to know the difference. un·man·age·a·ble adj. Difficult or impossible to manage, as: Not submitting to discipline; unruly: an unma...	wantneeda	3	625	Sep 26, 2005 by Doll
	wants....needs (Preview) I find the more I need to do something the more likely I am to put it off The bigger issue I need to address is that I do WANT to do this; I think I SHOULD do this, and I CAN do this; I even say I WILL do this and then don't. So why don't I? Why am I undermining my own self-respect? something i read today...your p...	wantneeda	6	582	Sep 26, 2005 by CAM
	What.. (Preview) is the only rule in AA? Not a tradition, concept or step......	wantneeda	6	591	Sep 26, 2005 by wantneeda
	BB quote (Preview) "How dark it is before the dawn! In reality that was the beginning of my last debauch. I was soon to be catapulted into what I like to call the fourth dimension of existence. I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness, in a way of life that is incredibly more wonderful as time passes." Alco...	Rick	0	553	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	21 Thoughts For The Day (Preview) ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other. THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it FIV...	Phil	4	630	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	Wendy... (Preview) Wendy,I just started trying to get caught up on posts since I got back from my trip. Just read yours about the past and your family, regrets and then read that your boss gave you a car.Awesome! All we have is today,and believe me people don't give people things when they are in acti...	GammyRose	2	490	Sep 26, 2005 by GammyRose
	iS THIS A CLOSED OR OPEN BOARD ? (Preview) JUST WONDERING ? CAN I OR WE BELIEVE IN GOD?? Of my understanding or Sandiee's?? RELIGON?? IS THE CATHOLIC GOD ANY DIFFERENT THEN THE METHODIST, PRESYPERTERIAN, ETC If you want to believe in a chair or a car who am I to tell you differetly?? And who are you to tell me what god to believe i...	Rick	4	656	Sep 26, 2005 by John
	I'll save you the decision to delete or ban..... (Preview) John: I would like to respond to your post on religious beliefs......... And then will LEAVE your board permantely, as for you to prohibit ANYONE from choosing to talk about what it is they feel in their HEART is important to them for their recovery-- Alcoholic or NOT is pretty contradicting of wh...	sanddie	5	660	Sep 26, 2005 by John
	Votes Tallied (closed) (Preview) 10 Voters 10 No Ban 8 No Delete 2 yes Delete Majority is in favor of allowing the religious natured post to remain on the board, and oppose banning the non alcoholic posting party. Thank each of you for participating in this decision making process. The results of this vote (this po...	John	0	571	Sep 26, 2005 by John
	today is a great day for recovery-sept 26 (Preview) Today is September 26, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! PAIN "You can't hold a man down without staying down with him." -- Booker T. Washington I know who was holding me down in my life. I was. I know who was bringing pain and sadness in my life. I was. I know who was making me the victim of a...	wantneeda	1	569	Sep 26, 2005 by wantneeda
	Andrew R from Cornwall (Preview) I have an email friend, Andrew R, from Cornwall. I haven't heard from him in a while although I have sent several emails. It is possible that he has a new email address. Does anyone know him?	Holly M	1	756	Sep 26, 2005 by GammyRose
	Judegement and Understanding (Preview) JUDGMENT AND UNDERSTANDING On occasion, it is useful and necessary to make judgments about what other people do and say. Much of the time, though, it can be a waste of your time and energy. In fact, one of the biggest obstacles to effective listening is the habit of continually and immediately making j...	Doll	0	521	Sep 26, 2005 by Doll
	All Resources.... (Preview) Isn't it a blessing that God gives us ALL RESOURCES to help in recovery? To limit the views to ONE recovery in itself can possibly contribute to limiting our resources in complete recovery. If it hadn't been for other resource material and how God worked in my life to get me through my recovery, I would h...	sanddie	5	573	Sep 26, 2005 by Doll
	TODAY'S THOUGHT (Preview) *There is no hope of joy except in human relations. --Antoine de Saint Exupery* It is hard to imagine being really joyful and excited without our family and friends. We can imagine a birthday party with no one but us attending. Even if we got many gifts, we would feel empty if there were no one around...	Rick	0	490	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	TODAY'S GIFT (Preview) Setting limits fosters recovery The boundary lines we draw for ourselves delineate a safe area within which our recovery can flourish. We set limits on what we do and say, how we spend our time and money, whom we choose to be our friends. Setting limits makes life more satisfying. Much of...	Rick	0	599	Sep 26, 2005 by Rick
	big book (Preview) SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE The terms “spiritual experience” and “spiritual awakening” are used many times in this book which, upon careful reading, shows that the personality change sufficient to bring about recovery from alcoholism has manifested itself among us in many different forms. Yet i...	wagon	3	551	Sep 25, 2005 by Rick
	Peace With The Past (Preview) Holding on to the past, either through guilt, longing, denial, or resentment, is a waste of valuable energy - energy that can be used to transform today and tomorrow. "I used to live in my past," said one recovering person "I was either trying to change it, or I was letting it contro...	Phil	1	633	Sep 25, 2005 by Sick of being sick
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