Alcoholics Anonymous

Phil · Phil

A man stranded on a desert island comes across a woman who has washed up onto shore. The man helps the woman and welcomes her to the island. Later on that day, the woman says, "I don't suppose you smoked before you were stranded on this island, did you?" The man explains that he did smoke before be...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

My spouse came home from a meeting, and had to chuckle. A fellow there was in prayer, and finally said out loud, "I've been trying to Polevault over a Mouse T--d ! My spouse said he could see himself in that expression so clearly. I said to, for me, h...

Nic · Nic

Just wanted to say I have laughed out loud several times tonight and it feels really good. I am really enjoying getting to know folks on this board, and especially enjoy it when folks share their sense of humour. We have all come a long way, and to be able to smile through things today, sure beats drinki...

Rick · Rick

Others treat us the way we invite them to treat us. --Barb H. Coping with stress is a lot more difficult than preventing it in the first place. If we think prevention, we can avoid a surprising number of stressful situations by thinking ahead and sidestepping. We don't have to have lunch w...

Rick · Rick

Only with winter patience can we bring The deep desired, long-awaited spring --Anne Morrow Lindbergh Family life requires patience. We probably realized that a long time ago. The Greek origin of the word patience is pathos, which means "suffering." In our lives together, we often suffer. L...

Phil · Phil

Acceptance is the recognition that something is wrong and a person needs help. This is true of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as drug addiction and alcoholism. With any disease, if a person does not recognize, admit, and accept that they have a problem, there is no solution. Acceptance...

Rick · Rick

A.A. Thought for the Day "Outline the program of action to new prospects, explaining how you made a self appraisal, how you straightened out your past, and why you are now endeavoring to help them. It is important for them to realize that your attempt to pass this on to them plays a vital part...

Rick · Rick

Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifie...

Rick · Rick

Animals are such agreeable friends they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. --George Eliot A pet is often liked by everyone and seems to have no enemies. Why is this? Pets are friendly and interested in others. They seem to get joy out of just being with us. They do not have a critica...

confused in FL · confused in FL

Have been sober for various periods, up to 5 years at one point. Locally, I found many "AA clubs" locally that only follow 12 traditions when convienent. Found out that they like to talk about folk rather than to them. I even confronted them, and asked them to talk about me, since I was there. I am large an...

Gngr · Gngr

Hi, my name is Ginger and I am not an Alcoholic but my husband is and I have some questions and I thought who better to answer. First my husband and I have been together for 21 years and through out that time he has battled with sobriety. I think maybe he went 2 years at th...

John · John

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ACCEPTING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can ev...

Nic · Nic

Allo all, 'Tas been a big week and I haven't had much chance to check in. Kicked a few goals and came short on a few others, but feeling like I'm winning at the game of life, as I sit to write. Stan - I look forward to the finished inventory. For every crappy thing you counted, I look forward to hearing at l...

Phil · Phil

To me, forgiveness is freedom. When I do not forgive, I am being a victim. I am trapped in my own misery and self pity. I feel powerless. I am unable to contribute much to other people. I blame those who I have not forgiven instead of being responsible for my own life. I waste my time and energy trying to ju...

Phil · Phil

Great to see so many newcommers and old commers finding and sharing with us, on this board. Makes one feel a big part of. I cant remember everyones name--I gave up trying. Sometimers, yu know.:) Having only 2 brain cells left, and they work overtime, most days---doesnt help. But Im g...

gtrandall · gtrandall

I just joined the board here and I wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm in the Seattle area (Renton, to be specific) and my sobriety date is 10-21-02. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! --Greg

Phil · Phil

Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifies you...

Rick · Rick

My wife is at the door. The auto water at the barn isn't working. Could I come right out? Yes!!! Just what I want to do go out and work on water!!!. Wonder whats's the matter? frozen??? What leson will I learn I ask GOD?? Away I go wondering????

Phil · Phil

I dont hafta hug damned toilet bowls on a daily basis. I can wake up in the morning and the bed aint shakin. I can go through police spot checks and say, na na na na na. Ide rather be breathin than be in jail, in a padded cell, or in a nut house. I can watch all the insanity instead of being in it...

Rick · Rick

Love immediately challenges me to break the fixation I have with myself. --John Powell, S.J. Self-absorption can become habitual, and it's a seductive pastime. "How do I look?" "Was my response articulate?" "Is my wit impressive?" It's all too easy to block out the presence of others...

John · John

Why We Were Chosen God in HIS wisdom has selected this group of men and women to be the purveyors of His Goodness. In selecting them through whom to bring about this phenomenon, He went not to the proud, the mighty, the famous or the brilliant. He went to the humble, to the sick, to the un...

John · John

I was called on the telephone by someone I don't know, asking me if I would help them figure out a way to get a alcoholic out of a hotel room, into detox, and thereafter the rooms of recovery. I agreed to meet with this person at a family resturant to discuss it further. I got to the resturant and t...

John · John

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ UNITED WE STAND We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p...

stancamden · stancamden

Its over two months that I have not had an alcoholic drink. How has it changed my life? I shall try and do an inventory. Main Benefit: being able to drive at any time. Has come in useful when going up to the pub when bored at home or escaping (see below). Ironically, it means that I am more li...

Phil · Phil

I weave through the bull crap each and every day, the same as you do my freind. But theres one great thing about it. Ide rather watch it than be in it.:) You deserve a pat on the back. And by the way. I misplaced your phone number. Fire it at me again. Ide likely enjoy talking with you, even if you...

Phil · Phil

>Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, >for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either, just take off >and leave me alone. > > § The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan >belt and a flat tire. > > § The darkest hours come just before the dawn. So if you're ...> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Phil · Phil

What was my mother thinking? > > > > > > My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the > > same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't > > seem to get food poisoning. > > > > My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter AND I used to > > eat it raw sometimes too, our school sandw... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Phil · Phil

Just dropping in to say good morning to all you guys. Its so cold in Ontario Canada--the 2 brain cells that still exist are hiding under blankets. (smile) Wishing you all a good day!! Thought for today "Dont think--it causes brain damage." :)

Rick · Rick

My Higher Power - The Light Bulb By Clarence H. Snyder (Clarence got sober in 1938, was sponsored by Dr. Bob, & started AA group #3 in Cleveland. In the first few years of his recovery Clarence had a higher recovery rate than Bill W. & Dr. Bob COMBINED. His story, "Home Brewmeister...

Rick · Rick

If you realize you aren't so wise today as you thought you were yesterday, you're wiser today. --Olin Miller Smug was a kitten who thought she knew everything. She knew how to clean herself with her sandpaper tongue, how to sleep, eat, and keep warm, and how to sharpen her tiny claws. One day, her...

ellen · ellen

well i haven't been out doing research just been sick with woman issues and haven't been up to writing . i however have missed you all and i have been doing some service work and doing meetings. just being careful with my recovery especially when i don't feel good ya know. well i hope...

Rick · Rick

"We know what you are thinking. You are saying to yourself: "I'm jittery and alone. I couldn't do that." But you can. You forget that you have just now tapped a source of power much greater than yourself. To duplicate, with such backing, what we have accomplished is only a matter of willingness, patien...

Rick · Rick

"At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 77~

Rick · Rick

The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordinary doing. --Blaise Pascal The airplane kit is on the table in front of us. We have the glue, the little wooden pieces, and the instructions. We work for hours putting together each piece, s...

Rick · Rick

Is someone happier, better, or braver because of some act of yours today? If you can answer yes, then you can feel rather confident that you are progressing in the AA way of living. If you can't then you are not giving it the old college try and you are cheating yourself out of a lot of happiness...

DblWinnr · DblWinnr

Hi Everyone, Hope you don't mind me sharing this from "As Bill Sees It:" "We admitted we couldn't lick alcohol with our own remaining resources, and so we accepted the further fact that dependence upon a Higher Power (if only our A.A. group) could do this hitherto impossible job. The momen...

lady_ladonna_1 · lady_ladonna_1

I received a call this morning from my (ex) husband's sister. He passed away in his sleep this morning. I wasn't expecting it as my son and I had went to visit him in the nursing a week and a 1/2 ago and the nurse said it would probably be another 4 or 5 months before he'd go into the coma stage. I choose not to pu...

Rick · Rick

In approaching the alcoholic, we have tried hard to capitalize on our one great natural advantage. That is, of course, our personal experience as drinkers who have recovered. --Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous The Wounded Healer Consider the following situations. A p...

Rick · Rick

A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. --Chinese proverb Even the strongest, most loving families always have room for growth. There is no such thing as a "perfect" family. If our family is far from perfect, that's okay. It only matters that we are working at getting better...

Phil · Phil

A.A. Thought for the Day On the foundation of sobriety, we can build a life of honesty, unselfishness, faith in God, and love of our fellow human beings. We'll never fully reach these goals, but the adventure of building that kind of a life is so much better than the merry-go-round of our old dr...

Rick · Rick

We are each so much more than what some reduce to measuring. --Karen Kaiser Clark Our society places great emphasis on how well each person is doing. It makes us judgmental and competitive. As children we may have thought that our real value was measured by the grades we got in school or th...

Phil · Phil

Acceptance is the recognition that something is wrong and a person needs help. This is true of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as drug addiction and alcoholism. With any disease, if a person does not recognize, admit, and accept that they have a problem, there is no solution. Acceptance...

Rick · Rick

The stream that was locked up for the winter now ripples and gurgles along its way. --John F. Gardner Winter presents us with a frozen world, silent, sometimes forbidding. It seems like such a harsh time, forcing us indoors, letting us out only when we're wrapped in extra woolens, extra boots,...

Phil · Phil

A.A. Thought for the Day The new life can't be built in a day. We have to take the program slowly, a little at a time. Our subconscious minds have to be reeducated. We have to learn to think differently. We have to get used to sober thinking instead of alcoholic thinking. Any one who tries it knows that...

misslori · misslori

HI anyone or everyone, I have just been released from detox for the umteenth time (4th to be exact) and was hoping I could get some encouraging words of wisdom from other alcoholics or addicts who have also relapsed more than once, but who are now living sober and happy. I'm s...

captainzing2000 · captainzing2000

Subject: Re: PENNIES LET THERE ALWAYS BE PENNIES God Bless you Chris, Thank you for sharing with us. I will get this up under Inspiring Stories. Everyone looks for miracles... They all want something BIG! This might be the smallest of miracles.. 1 cent. But it is also the largest.. Because it centered...

Rick · Rick

Origins of AA - Henrietta Seiberling Transcript of Henrietta's remarks presented at Founder's Day, June 10, 1971 Henrietta Seiberling is the lady who introduced Bill Wilson to Dr. Bob Smith. Henrietta Buckler Seiberling May, 1972 In the spring of 1971, the newspapers reported the passing of Bill...

Phil · Phil

It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell what the weather was going to be. Neve...

Phil · Phil

How does my behavior reflect hatred? When I hate a person or a group of people, I: harbor the most extreme level of anger possible against them. ignore and avoid them; they don't exist for me. am easily aggravated by their behavior, looks, or attitudes. get agitated when I think ab...

Phil · Phil

Man cannot remake himself without suffering. For he is both the marble and the sculptor. --Alexis Carrell A sculptor begins with an unformed piece of marble. He must be able to envision what he wants to create. Then, armed with tools and courage, he begins to chink away at the marble he does not n...

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	Stranded (Preview) A man stranded on a desert island comes across a woman who has washed up onto shore. The man helps the woman and welcomes her to the island. Later on that day, the woman says, "I don't suppose you smoked before you were stranded on this island, did you?" The man explains that he did smoke before be...	Phil	5	899	Jan 25, 2005 by stancamden
	A New or Old Saying? ROFLMAO! (Preview) My spouse came home from a meeting, and had to chuckle. A fellow there was in prayer, and finally said out loud, "I've been trying to Polevault over a Mouse T--d ! My spouse said he could see himself in that expression so clearly. I said to, for me, h...	wallsal55	4	727	Jan 25, 2005 by Nic
	We're laughin' (Preview) Just wanted to say I have laughed out loud several times tonight and it feels really good. I am really enjoying getting to know folks on this board, and especially enjoy it when folks share their sense of humour. We have all come a long way, and to be able to smile through things today, sure beats drinki...	Nic	4	854	Jan 26, 2005 by stancamden
	boundaries (Preview) *Others treat us the way we invite them to treat us. --Barb H.* Coping with stress is a lot more difficult than preventing it in the first place. If we think prevention, we can avoid a surprising number of stressful situations by thinking ahead and sidestepping. We don't have to have lunch w...	Rick	7	986	Jan 26, 2005 by amanda2u2
	patience (Preview) *Only with winter patience can we bring The deep desired, long-awaited spring --Anne Morrow Lindbergh* Family life requires patience. We probably realized that a long time ago. The Greek origin of the word patience is pathos, which means "suffering." In our lives together, we often suffer. L...	Rick	2	584	Jan 24, 2005 by Rick
	Its quite a battle if we dont accept hu? (Preview) Acceptance is the recognition that something is wrong and a person needs help. This is true of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as drug addiction and alcoholism. With any disease, if a person does not recognize, admit, and accept that they have a problem, there is no solution. Acceptance...	Phil	3	1124	Jan 24, 2005 by pjb235
	Todays gift 1/23/05 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day "Outline the program of action to new prospects, explaining how you made a self appraisal, how you straightened out your past, and why you are now endeavoring to help them. It is important for them to realize that your attempt to pass this on to them plays a vital part...	Rick	0	684	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	resentments (Preview) Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifie...	Rick	1	703	Jan 24, 2005 by wallsal55
	thought (Preview) Animals are such agreeable friends they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. --George Eliot A pet is often liked by everyone and seems to have no enemies. Why is this? Pets are friendly and interested in others. They seem to get joy out of just being with us. They do not have a critica...	Rick	0	694	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	Should I bother? (Preview) Have been sober for various periods, up to 5 years at one point. Locally, I found many "AA clubs" locally that only follow 12 traditions when convienent. Found out that they like to talk about folk rather than to them. I even confronted them, and asked them to talk about me, since I was there. I am large an...	confused in FL	5	939	Jan 29, 2005 by Hanuman
	Can I Ask You All For Help ? (Preview) Hi, my name is Ginger and I am not an Alcoholic but my husband is and I have some questions and I thought who better to answer. First my husband and I have been together for 21 years and through out that time he has battled with sobriety. I think maybe he went 2 years at th...	Gngr	4	1037	Jan 24, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Reading and Thought for the Day (Preview) ~~~~~~~~~Be A Sponsor~~~~~~~~~ ACCEPTING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can ev...	John	1	2321	Jan 23, 2005 by Phil
	Big week (Preview) Allo all, 'Tas been a big week and I haven't had much chance to check in. Kicked a few goals and came short on a few others, but feeling like I'm winning at the game of life, as I sit to write. Stan - I look forward to the finished inventory. For every crappy thing you counted, I look forward to hearing at l...	Nic	3	876	Jan 24, 2005 by Nic
	Forgiving (Preview) To me, forgiveness is freedom. When I do not forgive, I am being a victim. I am trapped in my own misery and self pity. I feel powerless. I am unable to contribute much to other people. I blame those who I have not forgiven instead of being responsible for my own life. I waste my time and energy trying to ju...	Phil	2	806	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	Sure is great to see (Preview) Great to see so many newcommers and old commers finding and sharing with us, on this board. Makes one feel a big part of. I cant remember everyones name--I gave up trying. Sometimers, yu know.:) Having only 2 brain cells left, and they work overtime, most days---doesnt help. But Im g...	Phil	2	766	Jan 23, 2005 by Phil
	Hiya! (Preview) I just joined the board here and I wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm in the Seattle area (Renton, to be specific) and my sobriety date is 10-21-02. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! --Greg	gtrandall	4	661	Jan 23, 2005 by stancamden
	So True Hu? And have a good night guys. (Preview) Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifies you...	Phil	1	822	Jan 23, 2005 by John65
	20 below 0 (Preview) My wife is at the door. The auto water at the barn isn't working. Could I come right out? Yes!!! Just what I want to do go out and work on water!!!. Wonder whats's the matter? frozen??? What leson will I learn I ask GOD?? Away I go wondering????	Rick	5	803	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	Some days life does suck, being sober. BUT (Preview) I dont hafta hug damned toilet bowls on a daily basis. I can wake up in the morning and the bed aint shakin. I can go through police spot checks and say, na na na na na. Ide rather be breathin than be in jail, in a padded cell, or in a nut house. I can watch all the insanity instead of being in it...	Phil	3	669	Jan 22, 2005 by ellen
	1/21 gift (Preview) *Love immediately challenges me to break the fixation I have with myself. --John Powell, S.J.* Self-absorption can become habitual, and it's a seductive pastime. "How do I look?" "Was my response articulate?" "Is my wit impressive?" It's all too easy to block out the presence of others...	Rick	0	633	Jan 22, 2005 by Rick
	Why We Were Chosen (Preview) Why We Were Chosen God in HIS wisdom has selected this group of men and women to be the purveyors of His Goodness. In selecting them through whom to bring about this phenomenon, He went not to the proud, the mighty, the famous or the brilliant. He went to the humble, to the sick, to the un...	John	17	31500	Mar 3, 2022 by PatriciaPhilips
	Todays 12 Step Call... (Preview) I was called on the telephone by someone I don't know, asking me if I would help them figure out a way to get a alcoholic out of a hotel room, into detox, and thereafter the rooms of recovery. I agreed to meet with this person at a family resturant to discuss it further. I got to the resturant and t...	John	2	711	Jan 24, 2005 by Nic
	Thought for the Day 1/21/05 (Preview) ~~~~~~~~~Be A Sponsor~~~~~~~~~ UNITED WE STAND We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p...	John	0	982	Jan 22, 2005 by John
	Two Months Not Drinking (Preview) Its over two months that I have not had an alcoholic drink. How has it changed my life? I shall try and do an inventory. Main Benefit: being able to drive at any time. Has come in useful when going up to the pub when bored at home or escaping (see below). Ironically, it means that I am more li...	stancamden	7	719	Jan 22, 2005 by stancamden
	Hey Stan? My man!! (Preview) I weave through the bull crap each and every day, the same as you do my freind. But theres one great thing about it. Ide rather watch it than be in it.:) You deserve a pat on the back. And by the way. I misplaced your phone number. Fire it at me again. Ide likely enjoy talking with you, even if you...	Phil	1	582	Jan 22, 2005 by stancamden
	Yup-makes sense to me:) (Preview) >Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, >for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either, just take off >and leave me alone. > > § The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan >belt and a flat tire. > > § The darkest hours come just before the dawn. So if you're ...> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	3	932	Jan 21, 2005 by stancamden
	Those were the days:) (Preview) What was my mother thinking? > > > > > > My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the > > same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't > > seem to get food poisoning. > > > > My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter AND I used to > > eat it raw sometimes too, our school sandw... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	0	679	Jan 21, 2005 by Phil
	Its colder than a ----- fill in the blank (Preview) Just dropping in to say good morning to all you guys. Its so cold in Ontario Canada--the 2 brain cells that still exist are hiding under blankets. (smile) Wishing you all a good day!! Thought for today "Dont think--it causes brain damage." :)	Phil	2	906	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	THE LIGHT BULB (Preview) My Higher Power - The Light Bulb By Clarence H. Snyder (Clarence got sober in 1938, was sponsored by Dr. Bob, & started AA group #3 in Cleveland. In the first few years of his recovery Clarence had a higher recovery rate than Bill W. & Dr. Bob COMBINED. His story, "Home Brewmeister...	Rick	0	886	Jan 21, 2005 by Rick
	1/21 thought (Preview) *If you realize you aren't so wise today as you thought you were yesterday, you're wiser today. --Olin Miller* Smug was a kitten who thought she knew everything. She knew how to clean herself with her sandpaper tongue, how to sleep, eat, and keep warm, and how to sharpen her tiny claws. One day, her...	Rick	1	738	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	it has been a while (Preview) well i haven't been out doing research just been sick with woman issues and haven't been up to writing . i however have missed you all and i have been doing some service work and doing meetings. just being careful with my recovery especially when i don't feel good ya know. well i hope...	ellen	3	574	Jan 21, 2005 by Phil
	quote 1/20/05 (Preview) "We know what you are thinking. You are saying to yourself: "I'm jittery and alone. I couldn't do that." But you can. You forget that you have just now tapped a source of power much greater than yourself. To duplicate, with such backing, what we have accomplished is only a matter of willingness, patien...	Rick	0	717	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	quote (Preview) "At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 77~	Rick	1	780	Jan 20, 2005 by Phil
	thought (Preview) *The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but by his ordinary doing. --Blaise Pascal* The airplane kit is on the table in front of us. We have the glue, the little wooden pieces, and the instructions. We work for hours putting together each piece, s...	Rick	0	643	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	today's gift 1/20/2005 (Preview) Is someone happier, better, or braver because of some act of yours today? If you can answer yes, then you can feel rather confident that you are progressing in the AA way of living. If you can't then you are not giving it the old college try and you are cheating yourself out of a lot of happiness...	Rick	2	629	Jan 20, 2005 by Phil
	FREEDOM THROUGH ACCEPTANCE (Preview) Hi Everyone, Hope you don't mind me sharing this from "As Bill Sees It:" "We admitted we couldn't lick alcohol with our own remaining resources, and so we accepted the further fact that dependence upon a Higher Power (if only our A.A. group) could do this hitherto impossible job. The momen...	DblWinnr	2	1390	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	Saddened Update on My (ex) Husband (Preview) I received a call this morning from my (ex) husband's sister. He passed away in his sleep this morning. I wasn't expecting it as my son and I had went to visit him in the nursing a week and a 1/2 ago and the nurse said it would probably be another 4 or 5 months before he'd go into the coma stage. I choose not to pu...	lady_ladonna_1	5	636	Jan 20, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	THe Wounded Healer (Preview) In approaching the alcoholic, we have tried hard to capitalize on our one great natural advantage. That is, of course, our personal experience as drinkers who have recovered. --Bill W., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous The Wounded Healer Consider the following situations. A p...	Rick	2	936	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	Thought (Preview) *A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. --Chinese proverb* Even the strongest, most loving families always have room for growth. There is no such thing as a "perfect" family. If our family is far from perfect, that's okay. It only matters that we are working at getting better...	Rick	2	586	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	Thoughts for today (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day On the foundation of sobriety, we can build a life of honesty, unselfishness, faith in God, and love of our fellow human beings. We'll never fully reach these goals, but the adventure of building that kind of a life is so much better than the merry-go-round of our old dr...	Phil	1	839	Jan 19, 2005 by Rick
	Today's Gift (Preview) *We are each so much more than what some reduce to measuring. --Karen Kaiser Clark* Our society places great emphasis on how well each person is doing. It makes us judgmental and competitive. As children we may have thought that our real value was measured by the grades we got in school or th...	Rick	1	822	Jan 19, 2005 by pjb235
	A Page on Acceptance (Preview) Acceptance is the recognition that something is wrong and a person needs help. This is true of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as drug addiction and alcoholism. With any disease, if a person does not recognize, admit, and accept that they have a problem, there is no solution. Acceptance...	Phil	1	962	Jan 18, 2005 by Rick
	Thought (Preview) *The stream that was locked up for the winter now ripples and gurgles along its way. --John F. Gardner* Winter presents us with a frozen world, silent, sometimes forbidding. It seems like such a harsh time, forcing us indoors, letting us out only when we're wrapped in extra woolens, extra boots,...	Rick	3	767	Jan 19, 2005 by amanda2u2
	A new day (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day The new life can't be built in a day. We have to take the program slowly, a little at a time. Our subconscious minds have to be reeducated. We have to learn to think differently. We have to get used to sober thinking instead of alcoholic thinking. Any one who tries it knows that...	Phil	2	894	Jan 18, 2005 by Rick
	chronic relapsing (Preview) HI anyone or everyone, I have just been released from detox for the umteenth time (4th to be exact) and was hoping I could get some encouraging words of wisdom from other alcoholics or addicts who have also relapsed more than once, but who are now living sober and happy. I'm s...	misslori	3	735	Jan 18, 2005 by amanda2u2
	PENNIES LET THERE ALWAYS BE PENNIES (Preview) Subject: Re: PENNIES LET THERE ALWAYS BE PENNIES God Bless you Chris, Thank you for sharing with us. I will get this up under Inspiring Stories. Everyone looks for miracles... They all want something BIG! This might be the smallest of miracles.. 1 cent. But it is also the largest.. Because it centered...	captainzing2000	1	702	Jan 18, 2005 by Phil
	A little history (Preview) Origins of AA - Henrietta Seiberling Transcript of Henrietta's remarks presented at Founder's Day, June 10, 1971 Henrietta Seiberling is the lady who introduced Bill Wilson to Dr. Bob Smith. Henrietta Buckler Seiberling May, 1972 In the spring of 1971, the newspapers reported the passing of Bill...	Rick	1	1111	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
	Cold Cold Stuff (Preview) It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell what the weather was going to be. Neve...	Phil	0	734	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
	Behavior and Hatred (Preview) How does my behavior reflect hatred? When I hate a person or a group of people, I: harbor the most extreme level of anger possible against them. ignore and avoid them; they don't exist for me. am easily aggravated by their behavior, looks, or attitudes. get agitated when I think ab...	Phil	0	1246	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
	Howdy (Preview) Man cannot remake himself without suffering. For he is both the marble and the sculptor. --Alexis Carrell A sculptor begins with an unformed piece of marble. He must be able to envision what he wants to create. Then, armed with tools and courage, he begins to chink away at the marble he does not n...	Phil	0	865	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
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