Alcoholics Anonymous

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

stancamden · stancamden

After a meeting tonight, someone asked if I had a sponsor and had started "the Programme". I answered that, as I had given up drinking I did not see the need to do so. I added that I was put off the "Steps" by the references to god and I did not see how I could do 12 steps if the first one did not make any sense...

Phil · Phil

THE TWELVE PROMISES FOR BEGINNERS 1. YOU WILL KNOW YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS. 2. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHAVE YOURSELF. 3. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DRESS AND UNDRESS YOURSELF. 4. YOU WILL KNOW THE TOWN, STATE AND COUNTRY YOU ARE IN. 5. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND SOCKS THAT MATCH. 6. YOU WIL...

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

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 · 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...

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...

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

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*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...

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...

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...

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 ...> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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...

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." :)

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... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

"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

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 · 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

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

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

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

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,...

captainzing2000 · captainzing2000

Casting Your Bread Upon The Waters CASTING YOUR BREAD UPON THE WATERS ECCLESIASTES 11:1 I grew up about five miles southwest of small-town America. There were a few folks there who’d had the benefit of a college education, but the vast majority of them had little education to speak of. Of t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

wallsal55 · wallsal55

Not to overwhelm anyone, but my spouse is an alcoholic with Attention Deficit Disorder running in his family. I particularly found this website helpful: www.help4adhd.org Click on living with ADHD. Also CHADD has a website, too.

catherine · catherine

I slipped & went boom! It's so baffling...I think I can handle it & now, 24 hours later, I have one great big anxiety attack that will last all day long....my mind is racing & I'm paranoid now. Alcohol is controlling me. Yes, my life is unmanagable because of it.&n...

captainzing2000 · captainzing2000

JUST CHECKING IN Author unknown A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was kind...

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...

Busbe · Busbe

Thank God I got back in here ( hope everyone feels the same LOL) my default had gotten changed and I was going thru terrible frustration and withdrawal geeeesh I have been learning so much from these message boards could not understand why I couldnt get on asked John if some of us wer...

Rick · Rick

God grant me the serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. --The Serenity Prayer The principles of our program of recovery help us with everything in our lives. We can use the Serenity Prayer every day to keep us fr...

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...

Rick · Rick

Been looking in for a while. Time to say hello. Good board, Ive enjoyed the posts. Back in recovery 9 months, after a 7 year road trip. Cunning baffiling powerful--wow!! Had 6 years sober, out for 7. Anyway going to try to be part of the board. Found this board by accident a while back, and lo...

Phil · Phil

Hey Pat? welcome to the board> Weve gotta lot of caring, warm freinds that share in here. Feel free to share with all of us, at any time, and again> Welcome to our AA family.

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	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	922	Jan 24, 2005 by Rick
	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	1199	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	1142	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	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	1036	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	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	1001	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	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	3170	Jan 23, 2005 by Phil
	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	1096	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	946	Jan 23, 2005 by stancamden
	Is Not Drinking Not Enough? (Preview) After a meeting tonight, someone asked if I had a sponsor and had started "the Programme". I answered that, as I had given up drinking I did not see the need to do so. I added that I was put off the "Steps" by the references to god and I did not see how I could do 12 steps if the first one did not make any sense...	stancamden	9	1815	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	The 12 promises for Beginners (Preview) THE TWELVE PROMISES FOR BEGINNERS 1. YOU WILL KNOW YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS. 2. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHAVE YOURSELF. 3. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DRESS AND UNDRESS YOURSELF. 4. YOU WILL KNOW THE TOWN, STATE AND COUNTRY YOU ARE IN. 5. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND SOCKS THAT MATCH. 6. YOU WIL...	Phil	7	1439	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	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	1140	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	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	1191	Jan 23, 2005 by John65
	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	1014	Jan 22, 2005 by ellen
	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	1085	Jan 22, 2005 by stancamden
	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	992	Jan 22, 2005 by Rick
	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	1349	Jan 22, 2005 by John
	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	898	Jan 22, 2005 by stancamden
	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	892	Jan 21, 2005 by Phil
	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	1260	Jan 21, 2005 by stancamden
	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	1094	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	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	1262	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	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	1024	Jan 21, 2005 by Phil
	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	1317	Jan 21, 2005 by Rick
	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	1947	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	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	988	Jan 20, 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	1063	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	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	976	Jan 20, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	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	1107	Jan 20, 2005 by Phil
	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	938	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	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	1306	Jan 20, 2005 by Rick
	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	1007	Jan 20, 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	1212	Jan 19, 2005 by pjb235
	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	1226	Jan 19, 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	1186	Jan 19, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Casting Your Bread Upon The Waters (Preview) Casting Your Bread Upon The Waters CASTING YOUR BREAD UPON THE WATERS ECCLESIASTES 11:1 I grew up about five miles southwest of small-town America. There were a few folks there who’d had the benefit of a college education, but the vast majority of them had little education to speak of. Of t...	captainzing2000	2	1505	Jan 18, 2005 by amanda2u2
	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	1160	Jan 18, 2005 by amanda2u2
	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	1493	Jan 18, 2005 by Rick
	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	1430	Jan 18, 2005 by Rick
	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	1096	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	1573	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
	Adult ADHD (Preview) Not to overwhelm anyone, but my spouse is an alcoholic with Attention Deficit Disorder running in his family. I particularly found this website helpful: www.help4adhd.org Click on living with ADHD. Also CHADD has a website, too.	wallsal55	2	1508	Jan 17, 2005 by mielikki
	reaching out... (Preview) I slipped & went boom! It's so baffling...I think I can handle it & now, 24 hours later, I have one great big anxiety attack that will last all day long....my mind is racing & I'm paranoid now. Alcohol is controlling me. Yes, my life is unmanagable because of it.&n...	catherine	6	1844	Jan 17, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	JUST CHECKING IN :) (Preview) JUST CHECKING IN Author unknown A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day, Decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray. Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle, The minister frowned as he saw the man hadn't shaved in a while. His shirt was kind...	captainzing2000	3	1549	Jan 17, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	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	1180	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	1717	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
	Thank God Im on (Preview) Thank God I got back in here ( hope everyone feels the same LOL) my default had gotten changed and I was going thru terrible frustration and withdrawal geeeesh I have been learning so much from these message boards could not understand why I couldnt get on asked John if some of us wer...	Busbe	3	1149	Jan 17, 2005 by Busbe
	Good Morning (Preview) *God grant me the serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. --The Serenity Prayer* The principles of our program of recovery help us with everything in our lives. We can use the Serenity Prayer every day to keep us fr...	Rick	1	1218	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	1288	Jan 17, 2005 by Phil
	Hello (Preview) Been looking in for a while. Time to say hello. Good board, Ive enjoyed the posts. Back in recovery 9 months, after a 7 year road trip. Cunning baffiling powerful--wow!! Had 6 years sober, out for 7. Anyway going to try to be part of the board. Found this board by accident a while back, and lo...	Rick	4	1189	Jan 17, 2005 by Rick
	A warm Welcome to pjb235 (Preview) Hey Pat? welcome to the board> Weve gotta lot of caring, warm freinds that share in here. Feel free to share with all of us, at any time, and again> Welcome to our AA family.	Phil	3	1128	Jan 16, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
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