Alcoholics Anonymous

Celt · Celt

thsi is a load of p**s you lot are just about as much help asw another hole in my ass! Wishing you all the best on your recovery but I really think you aqll need to get to more meetings, specially you Phil;! What's with the GURU shite? any way CYA dudes

Phil · Phil

Fear Of Success? Keep an open mind on this one-these are my views and my thoughts only-and the second cup of coffee is just starting to kick in.:) When one is used as a scapegoat as a child, and told that theyll never amount to anything--it sticks. And this guy beleived it. Lets just put the alcohol as...

Phil · Phil

The battle to keep up appearances unnecessarily, the mask--whatever name you give creeping perfectionism--robs us of our energies. --Robin Worthington How familiar we are with trying to be persons other than ourselves; ones more exciting, we think, or sexier, or smarter. We have pro...

Celt · Celt

Sorry, just looked down the list DUUUH what a dufuss

Celt · Celt

Thought this was the "first stop" for us guys!!~!! last topic I can see aws posted in December last year! What, suddenly theres no alchys in the world or your all "out" of recovery?

wantneeda · wantneeda

I am a drug addicted alcoholic...i'm also a double winner...aa adult child of alcoholics...todays courage to change reading i thought i'd share today. May 8 "Yes but..." These 2 words have become a signal to me that I am refusing to accept something over which I am powerless. My world is rich with...

Rick · Rick

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY HAVE A HAPPY SOBER DAY. ENJOY THE MANY MOMENTS LUV YA ALL

Phil · Phil

Communicating with Emotional Integrity If you respond to stress or conflict with an ingrained pattern that includes avoidance, anger, denial, etc., it can get in the way of effective communication, distancing you even further from your partner. Dr. Phil suggests using the steps below in order to...

Rick · Rick

Liquor ceased to be a luxury; it became a necessity."

Phil · Phil

Anger is just one letter short of Danger. The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. Patience is also a form of action We must not give only what we have; we must give what we are Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark Darkness cannot dr...

SDFrankie · SDFrankie

For those who remember my "I am so screwed up" post, I'd like to tell you that I am 13 days sober today. Since that post I've gotten a sponsor, called him every day, bought a Big Book, and been to a lot of meetings. This weekend my I'm seeing my sponsor to work the first two steps, and maybe the third. Driving h...

Phil · Phil

An oldtimer told me once "If you take in an AA meeting every night, itll spoil your drinking." I used to go to AA meetings drunk, hungover, sober, drunk hungover, sober, --it was a viscious cycle. Somewhere along the line, when Ide lost everything there was to loose, I surrendered to the fact that no m...

Hanuman · Hanuman

From "Our Survival:" "The HONESTY expressed by the members of A.A. in meetings has the power to open my mind. Nothing can block the flow of energy that HONESTY carries with it. The only obstacle to this flow of energy is inebriation, but even then, no one will find a closed door if he or she has left...

Phil · Phil

Yes Ellen, its great to see this board so busy, and all the newcommers finding us. Its a pretty nice feeling to be able to be there for others, and reminds this kid each day, that no matter how long weve been sober, we are all on the same path, in the same day. Its a great lifeline in sobriety. I remember a lo...

ellen · ellen

Finally got done reading everything on the board (had to start at the bottom of page). This board has developed into such a wonderfully good place that it has touched me deeply. We have all come a long way and we have such a great group of people. We are so blessed...have a good friday eve and...

wantneeda · wantneeda

I don't think its my computer but im not sure....every other page loads quick enough,,,,this really seems to be testing my patience!! lol Every time i go to the main page it takes foreeevvverrrr...Anyone else experiencing this??

Rick · Rick

Hurrying up to wait? Practicing Serenity We often urge ourselves to hurry up when there's no good reason for it. At such times, all we really do is create needless tension and anxiety. The slogan "Easy does it" is our answer to such calls to hurry. The slogan suggests that we simply move...

Rick · Rick

"The minute we put our work on a service plane, the alcoholic commences to rely upon our assistance rather than upon God. He clamors for this or that, claiming he cannot master alcohol until his material needs are cared for. Nonsense. Some of us have taken very hard knocks to learn this truth: Job o...

GammyRose · GammyRose

How posted at the bottom, you might want to check it out, any advicemight be helpful today. Somedays I forget to look for new post on old posts. On my way to a meeting. Praying you all have a great evening. (((Hugs))) GammyRose

How · How

Hi Everyone, I need to stop drinking. I attended an AA meeting last week then just drank all week anyway. I don't understand the 12 steps, I don't understand how some people have mentors or whatever, because none of that has been discussed with me by anyone from AA. I need PRACTICAL ad...

Phil · Phil

How does one calmly and without criticizing, convey to someone else that since theyve quit going to their program meetings, and doing readings, etc. that they are going backwards, and do so with love? Or does one just Let Go And Let God--and hope that they will get through it all.? At one poi...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Wendy, I just read your update on the young man in the hospital, I will continue to pray for him and the family. I know this will be a time of searching and growth for their whole family. I am so relieved to here he is okay. How did your daughter feel after her shring or did she say? Ho...

Phil · Phil

Alcoholics Anonymous 'How it Works' Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being hon...

SheilA · SheilA

Hello All, I'm new here to this board. I found my way finally ! I am in need of help and hopefully someone can . I am currently without somewhere to live. I reside in Howard County MD . I have been sober now for 3 yrs. I've just returned from some psychological counseling that I needed to have. ...

wantneeda · wantneeda

I jsut finished this book by Leo Buscaglia...very inspiring... just thought i'd share some quotes from it. this is the dedication.. Those with no concern for the Way; Those temporarily lost on the Way; Those diligently seeking the Way; Those who know, but are unable to follow the Way; Those who simpl...

Mr D · Mr D

It is not enough to have a dream, unless I'm willing to persue it. It is not enough to know what is right, unless I'm strong enough to do it. It is not enough to join the crowd, to be acknowledged and accepted. I must be true to my ideas, even if I'm excluded and rejected. It is not enough to learn the t...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Nothing wrong with me a meeting won't take care of. LOL (((Hugs))) GammyRose

Mr D · Mr D

Hi all I've just joined, I feel I need to share something with you all. Well I must say looking back now I am pretty bemused by my life and how it has turned out. I 'celebrated' my 1st birthday last month which is wonderful and I have changed completely how I look and feel. Yet I look at the aspects of...

John · John

Click For Warnings About Alcohol

wantneeda · wantneeda

Just wanted to let you in on some happenings in my life at THIS moment in time.... I've really been trying to get back to the basics of my tools. In treatment i was taught to do regular spot checks throughout the day....what am i thinking,...what am i feeling. Getting into the swing of life on lifes terms,...

Hanuman · Hanuman

From "There Was an Answer:" "One of the first things we heard in A.A. was that we had a choice. We could choose not to drink. We could tell the people in A.A. knew about drinking. But they also knew about NOT drinking. We decided to listen to what they had to say." c. 1987, Memo to an Inmate Who May Be...

Phil · Phil

In one way or another everyone has problems with anger. Sometimes the anger is a quiet, seething resentment or indignation at some large or small offense, real or imagined. Sometimes anger explodes into a rage that can turn into retaliation, violence, or murder. When we are angry we hurt peop...

cookie325 · cookie325

Hey all... looking for perspectives on managing anger, fear, and pain in recovery in healthy ways. My very first sponsor years ago taught me something that has been invaluable, "Anger is never the first emotion... its always covering pain, shame, or fear." I have found that to be infin...

Phil · Phil

Dealing With Depression? Everyone gets blue now and then in response to life's disappointments, but when feelings such as sadness, loneliness, exhaustion, hopelessness, and irritability persist and prevent a person from functioning normally, they m...

Phil · Phil

Effectively Coping with Anger By: Grant Kono, LCSW Anger is generally the most self destructive emotion that you feel. This is because it’s an emotion focused on action. If you are not acting on the anger, then you are thinking about acting on the anger or hoping that someone else will act on the ange...

cheri · cheri

OMG!!! The motel down the road was doing some digging andn the phone line got cut. Soo, on Monday I'm trying to figure out why my phone won't work and of course I can't get online w/o my phone. So I am now ,2 days later, getting to play catch up on reading all the posts. Oh yeah, and duuuh, the phone line was f...

Suzy · Suzy

HI all I had a bad day yesterday. well I started out bad by 'asking' my husband what I should do with the kids. I was actually trying to put him on a guilt trip for not being able to spend it with us or for not asking what I would be doing with the kdis so I said something awful I said it seems to me t...

julia · julia

I have had a great couple of weeks and am sooo grateful. Most of the stories I hear seem to be mainly about cravings and drinking almost every day. My drinking was different. I didn't crave alcohol and would not for awhile and then I would feel overwhelmed and helpless in what was going on in my life and wou...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

I have to admit I am hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. So nice weather out and too many spring projects to complete! Overwhelmed, overwhelming. So, I pulled out my notes. SOMETIMES 12 STEPS ARE TOO MANY... SHORTEN THEM... 1....

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Der...I posted to you on the Alanon board.

Phil · Phil

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wantneeda · wantneeda

Lots of triggers today....my work has a dang bottle of Kahlua on the pantry shelf,,,i actually had visions of tilting it all the way back!!!! Holy crap...no one at work knows of my addictions....i'll only have been there for three months on the 16th of this month and don't feel comfortable sharing whe...

Rick · Rick

How important is it? --Anonymous The young man in the meeting was very angry and upset. His lawn mover had broken down. He was having a cookout in his back yard that evening, the yard looked terrible, and he'd paid a lot of money for that mower! After he went on for some time, an older woman gently in...

GammyRose · GammyRose

I just read your post to How and I want to say congrats on 2 days, one day at a time. Good for you.I'm glad you checked in, been wondering about you. (((Hugs))) GammyRose

crambo · crambo

I'm not really getting it. I asked this woman to be my sponsor, but she hasn't called me or anything..she seemed really supportive and interested in me at first,so i asked her to help me, but I haven't even heard from her. I gave her my phone number..it was last week...How does it work? Am i suppose...

Phil · Phil

Each Day a New Beginning. . . . love is a great beautifier. --Louisa May Alcott Meeting life head-on, with a smile, attracts to us people and situations. Our attitudes shape our world--which is not to deny that problems do occur. However, problems can be viewed as special opportunities for p...

Rick · Rick

A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. --Pearl Bailey Is our glass half full or half empty? We may see ourselves as positive people, but when we take the time to examine our thoughts...

Rick · Rick

The 1939 Liberty Magazine Article Charles Towns, owner of Towns' Hospital where Bill Wilson had sobered up, tried to get publicity for A.A. and finally succeeded. He had known Morris Markey, a well-known feature writer, for years. Markey was intrigued by what Towns told him of A.A., and...

Suzy · Suzy

Morning guys and gals, Well it is day 8 and I am feeling pretty strong.It is amazing what sobriety can give me in the way of slef confidence, peace and just feeling OK with myself. Some of the hating and self doubt has dissappeared. I feel so much better about the fact that I am concsious of my ch...

Rick · Rick

If we think -- truly think -- our lives will become manageable, and if we thank God who made this thinking possible for us, then our lives are almost sure to remain manageable. We can contain our entire philosophy in these two words THINK and THANK. Think before you take...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	crap (Preview) thsi is a load of p**s you lot are just about as much help asw another hole in my ass! Wishing you all the best on your recovery but I really think you aqll need to get to more meetings, specially you Phil;! What's with the GURU shite? any way CYA dudes	Celt	3	636	May 8, 2005 by cheri
	Reply To Wantneeda (Preview) Fear Of Success? Keep an open mind on this one-these are my views and my thoughts only-and the second cup of coffee is just starting to kick in.:) When one is used as a scapegoat as a child, and told that theyll never amount to anything--it sticks. And this guy beleived it. Lets just put the alcohol as...	Phil	4	601	May 8, 2005 by cheri
	Sunday (Preview) *The battle to keep up appearances unnecessarily, the mask--whatever name you give creeping perfectionism--robs us of our energies. --Robin Worthington* How familiar we are with trying to be persons other than ourselves; ones more exciting, we think, or sexier, or smarter. We have pro...	Phil	1	629	May 8, 2005 by Celt
	sorry must be pissed again (Preview) Sorry, just looked down the list DUUUH what a dufuss	Celt	0	666	May 8, 2005 by Celt
	Where is everyone? (Preview) Thought this was the "first stop" for us guys!!~!! last topic I can see aws posted in December last year! What, suddenly theres no alchys in the world or your all "out" of recovery?	Celt	0	745	May 8, 2005 by Celt
	Courage to change (Preview) I am a drug addicted alcoholic...i'm also a double winner...aa adult child of alcoholics...todays courage to change reading i thought i'd share today. May 8 "Yes but..." These 2 words have become a signal to me that I am refusing to accept something over which I am powerless. My world is rich with...	wantneeda	0	731	May 8, 2005 by wantneeda
	all u mothers (Preview) HAPPY MOTHERS DAY HAVE A HAPPY SOBER DAY. ENJOY THE MANY MOMENTS LUV YA ALL	Rick	3	687	May 8, 2005 by crambo
	Into some Dr Phil Stuff--Im not Him>:) (Preview) Communicating with Emotional Integrity If you respond to stress or conflict with an ingrained pattern that includes avoidance, anger, denial, etc., it can get in the way of effective communication, distancing you even further from your partner. Dr. Phil suggests using the steps below in order to...	Phil	1	756	May 8, 2005 by Nic
	AT SOME POINT (Preview) Liquor ceased to be a luxury; it became a necessity."	Rick	0	541	May 8, 2005 by Rick
	Thoughts For Today (Preview) Anger is just one letter short of Danger. The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one. Patience is also a form of action We must not give only what we have; we must give what we are Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark Darkness cannot dr...	Phil	3	661	May 8, 2005 by wantneeda
	A quick update (Preview) For those who remember my "I am so screwed up" post, I'd like to tell you that I am 13 days sober today. Since that post I've gotten a sponsor, called him every day, bought a Big Book, and been to a lot of meetings. This weekend my I'm seeing my sponsor to work the first two steps, and maybe the third. Driving h...	SDFrankie	5	600	May 7, 2005 by How
	Hey How? (Preview) An oldtimer told me once "If you take in an AA meeting every night, itll spoil your drinking." I used to go to AA meetings drunk, hungover, sober, drunk hungover, sober, --it was a viscious cycle. Somewhere along the line, when Ide lost everything there was to loose, I surrendered to the fact that no m...	Phil	9	602	May 7, 2005 by How
	Honesty (Preview) From "Our Survival:" "The HONESTY expressed by the members of A.A. in meetings has the power to open my mind. Nothing can block the flow of energy that HONESTY carries with it. The only obstacle to this flow of energy is inebriation, but even then, no one will find a closed door if he or she has left...	Hanuman	1	605	May 7, 2005 by GammyRose
	Its Great To See (Preview) Yes Ellen, its great to see this board so busy, and all the newcommers finding us. Its a pretty nice feeling to be able to be there for others, and reminds this kid each day, that no matter how long weve been sober, we are all on the same path, in the same day. Its a great lifeline in sobriety. I remember a lo...	Phil	2	777	May 7, 2005 by Rick
	glad to see this board so busy (Preview) Finally got done reading everything on the board (had to start at the bottom of page). This board has developed into such a wonderfully good place that it has touched me deeply. We have all come a long way and we have such a great group of people. We are so blessed...have a good friday eve and...	ellen	2	655	May 7, 2005 by Rick
	Main Page (Preview) I don't think its my computer but im not sure....every other page loads quick enough,,,,this really seems to be testing my patience!! lol Every time i go to the main page it takes foreeevvverrrr...Anyone else experiencing this??	wantneeda	2	625	May 6, 2005 by Phil
	Hurrying up to wait? (Preview) Hurrying up to wait? Practicing Serenity We often urge ourselves to hurry up when there's no good reason for it. At such times, all we really do is create needless tension and anxiety. The slogan "Easy does it" is our answer to such calls to hurry. The slogan suggests that we simply move...	Rick	1	646	May 6, 2005 by Phil
	BB quote (Preview) "The minute we put our work on a service plane, the alcoholic commences to rely upon our assistance rather than upon God. He clamors for this or that, claiming he cannot master alcohol until his material needs are cared for. Nonsense. Some of us have taken very hard knocks to learn this truth: Job o...	Rick	0	542	May 6, 2005 by Rick
	How needs enjoying advice... (Preview) How posted at the bottom, you might want to check it out, any advicemight be helpful today. Somedays I forget to look for new post on old posts. On my way to a meeting. Praying you all have a great evening. (((Hugs))) GammyRose	GammyRose	1	672	May 6, 2005 by How
	How do I stop drinking? (Preview) Hi Everyone, I need to stop drinking. I attended an AA meeting last week then just drank all week anyway. I don't understand the 12 steps, I don't understand how some people have mentors or whatever, because none of that has been discussed with me by anyone from AA. I need PRACTICAL ad...	How	20	786	May 6, 2005 by wantneeda
	Need some opinions (Preview) How does one calmly and without criticizing, convey to someone else that since theyve quit going to their program meetings, and doing readings, etc. that they are going backwards, and do so with love? Or does one just Let Go And Let God--and hope that they will get through it all.? At one poi...	Phil	6	660	May 6, 2005 by Mr D
	Wantneeda (Preview) Wendy, I just read your update on the young man in the hospital, I will continue to pray for him and the family. I know this will be a time of searching and growth for their whole family. I am so relieved to here he is okay. How did your daughter feel after her shring or did she say? Ho...	GammyRose	1	573	May 6, 2005 by wantneeda
	How It Works (Preview) Alcoholics Anonymous 'How it Works' Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being hon...	Phil	2	586	May 6, 2005 by wantneeda
	URGENT REQUEST (Preview) Hello All, I'm new here to this board. I found my way finally ! I am in need of help and hopefully someone can . I am currently without somewhere to live. I reside in Howard County MD . I have been sober now for 3 yrs. I've just returned from some psychological counseling that I needed to have. ...	SheilA	3	639	May 6, 2005 by wantneeda
	The Way of the Bull (Preview) I jsut finished this book by Leo Buscaglia...very inspiring... just thought i'd share some quotes from it. this is the dedication.. Those with no concern for the Way; Those temporarily lost on the Way; Those diligently seeking the Way; Those who know, but are unable to follow the Way; Those who simpl...	wantneeda	2	1545	May 6, 2005 by Rick
	IT IS NOT ENOUGH (Preview) It is not enough to have a dream, unless I'm willing to persue it. It is not enough to know what is right, unless I'm strong enough to do it. It is not enough to join the crowd, to be acknowledged and accepted. I must be true to my ideas, even if I'm excluded and rejected. It is not enough to learn the t...	Mr D	1	634	May 6, 2005 by wantneeda
	That's suppose to be encouraging advice (Preview) Nothing wrong with me a meeting won't take care of. LOL (((Hugs))) GammyRose	GammyRose	0	625	May 5, 2005 by GammyRose
	First e-share (Preview) Hi all I've just joined, I feel I need to share something with you all. Well I must say looking back now I am pretty bemused by my life and how it has turned out. I 'celebrated' my 1st birthday last month which is wonderful and I have changed completely how I look and feel. Yet I look at the aspects of...	Mr D	6	661	May 5, 2005 by Mr D
	Warnings about Alcohol (Preview) Click For Warnings About Alcohol	John	1	743	May 5, 2005 by cheri
	All comes down to choice... (Preview) Just wanted to let you in on some happenings in my life at THIS moment in time.... I've really been trying to get back to the basics of my tools. In treatment i was taught to do regular spot checks throughout the day....what am i thinking,...what am i feeling. Getting into the swing of life on lifes terms,...	wantneeda	5	735	May 5, 2005 by wantneeda
	An Answer (Preview) From "There Was an Answer:" "One of the first things we heard in A.A. was that we had a choice. We could choose not to drink. We could tell the people in A.A. knew about drinking. But they also knew about NOT drinking. We decided to listen to what they had to say." c. 1987, Memo to an Inmate Who May Be...	Hanuman	0	608	May 5, 2005 by Hanuman
	Some more on Anger (Preview) In one way or another everyone has problems with anger. Sometimes the anger is a quiet, seething resentment or indignation at some large or small offense, real or imagined. Sometimes anger explodes into a rage that can turn into retaliation, violence, or murder. When we are angry we hurt peop...	Phil	0	725	May 5, 2005 by Phil
	Anger is never the first emotion (Preview) Hey all... looking for perspectives on managing anger, fear, and pain in recovery in healthy ways. My very first sponsor years ago taught me something that has been invaluable, "Anger is never the first emotion... its always covering pain, shame, or fear." I have found that to be infin...	cookie325	1	713	May 4, 2005 by Phil
	Dealing with Depression (Preview) Dealing With Depression? Everyone gets blue now and then in response to life's disappointments, but when feelings such as sadness, loneliness, exhaustion, hopelessness, and irritability persist and prevent a person from functioning normally, they m...	Phil	0	682	May 4, 2005 by Phil
	Dealing With Anger (Preview) Effectively Coping with Anger By: Grant Kono, LCSW Anger is generally the most self destructive emotion that you feel. This is because it’s an emotion focused on action. If you are not acting on the anger, then you are thinking about acting on the anger or hoping that someone else will act on the ange...	Phil	2	692	May 4, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Hello ALL (Preview) OMG!!! The motel down the road was doing some digging andn the phone line got cut. Soo, on Monday I'm trying to figure out why my phone won't work and of course I can't get online w/o my phone. So I am now ,2 days later, getting to play catch up on reading all the posts. Oh yeah, and duuuh, the phone line was f...	cheri	1	676	May 4, 2005 by wantneeda
	Dissapointed (Preview) HI all I had a bad day yesterday. well I started out bad by 'asking' my husband what I should do with the kids. I was actually trying to put him on a guilt trip for not being able to spend it with us or for not asking what I would be doing with the kdis so I said something awful I said it seems to me t...	Suzy	9	645	May 4, 2005 by cheri
	binge drinking (Preview) I have had a great couple of weeks and am sooo grateful. Most of the stories I hear seem to be mainly about cravings and drinking almost every day. My drinking was different. I didn't crave alcohol and would not for awhile and then I would feel overwhelmed and helpless in what was going on in my life and wou...	julia	4	1138	May 4, 2005 by cheri
	A H.A.L.T. Kind of Day (Preview) I have to admit I am hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. So nice weather out and too many spring projects to complete! Overwhelmed, overwhelming. So, I pulled out my notes. SOMETIMES 12 STEPS ARE TOO MANY... SHORTEN THEM... 1....	wallsal55	0	655	May 4, 2005 by wallsal55
	Phil (and all) (Preview) Der...I posted to you on the Alanon board.	wallsal55	0	612	May 4, 2005 by wallsal55
	Announcements (Preview) ----------------------------------------------------...	Phil	4	697	May 4, 2005 by Rick
	hmmmm (Preview) Lots of triggers today....my work has a dang bottle of Kahlua on the pantry shelf,,,i actually had visions of tilting it all the way back!!!! Holy crap...no one at work knows of my addictions....i'll only have been there for three months on the 16th of this month and don't feel comfortable sharing whe...	wantneeda	3	637	May 4, 2005 by GammyRose
	How important is it? (Preview) *How important is it? --Anonymous* The young man in the meeting was very angry and upset. His lawn mover had broken down. He was having a cookout in his back yard that evening, the yard looked terrible, and he'd paid a lot of money for that mower! After he went on for some time, an older woman gently in...	Rick	0	766	May 4, 2005 by Rick
	ProudFather (Preview) I just read your post to How and I want to say congrats on 2 days, one day at a time. Good for you.I'm glad you checked in, been wondering about you. (((Hugs))) GammyRose	GammyRose	1	697	May 4, 2005 by wantneeda
	sponsor question... (Preview) I'm not really getting it. I asked this woman to be my sponsor, but she hasn't called me or anything..she seemed really supportive and interested in me at first,so i asked her to help me, but I haven't even heard from her. I gave her my phone number..it was last week...How does it work? Am i suppose...	crambo	5	780	May 3, 2005 by crambo
	Each Day (Preview) *Each Day a New Beginning. . . . love is a great beautifier. --Louisa May Alcott* Meeting life head-on, with a smile, attracts to us people and situations. Our attitudes shape our world--which is not to deny that problems do occur. However, problems can be viewed as special opportunities for p...	Phil	0	679	May 3, 2005 by Phil
	positive or negative? (Preview) *A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. --Pearl Bailey* Is our glass half full or half empty? We may see ourselves as positive people, but when we take the time to examine our thoughts...	Rick	0	700	May 3, 2005 by Rick
	The 1939 Liberty Magazine Article (Preview) The 1939 Liberty Magazine Article Charles Towns, owner of Towns' Hospital where Bill Wilson had sobered up, tried to get publicity for A.A. and finally succeeded. He had known Morris Markey, a well-known feature writer, for years. Markey was intrigued by what Towns told him of A.A., and...	Rick	0	909	May 3, 2005 by Rick
	literature (Preview) Morning guys and gals, Well it is day 8 and I am feeling pretty strong.It is amazing what sobriety can give me in the way of slef confidence, peace and just feeling OK with myself. Some of the hating and self doubt has dissappeared. I feel so much better about the fact that I am concsious of my ch...	Suzy	3	669	May 3, 2005 by Suzy
	Think and thank (Preview) If we think -- truly think -- our lives will become manageable, and if we thank God who made this thinking possible for us, then our lives are almost sure to remain manageable. We can contain our entire philosophy in these two words THINK and THANK. Think before you take...	Rick	0	632	May 3, 2005 by Rick
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