Alcoholics Anonymous

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 4, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! POTENTIAL "Education is helping the child realize his potentialities." -- Eric Fromm When I was drinking, I behaved like a child. I behaved not just like a child but "childish". I was so dependent upon my alcohol, so addicted, that...

Phil · Phil

Vulnerability I've learned that the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more in control of myself I really am. --Anonymous Many of us feel that we can only show our strong, confident side. We believe the face we have to show to the world should always be one of politeness, perfection, calm,...

Nic · Nic

1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in their own way. 3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they...

OldPro · OldPro

Good morning all. This certainly is a great for recovery, to "steal" a line from Wendy! I am wondering what is happening to me lately. I used to be a somewhat perfectionist, everything in order, now, things are a mess. My house looks like a goat exploded in it, I have no desire to wash the cloth...

Phil · Phil

A magician worked on a cruise ship. The audience was different each week so > the magician did the same tricks over and over again. There was only one > problem: the captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to &nbs...

ellen · ellen

it is really amazing how, when you realize that you done all you could and thoes around us still don't realize that true inner part of yourself after you've shown it over and over...how in the past this would frustrate us and keep us so focused in the problem. how to fix this...lol i myself have r...

Phil · Phil

Oil Change instructions for Women: Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles (or thereabouts

since the last oil change. Drink a cup of coffee. 15 minutes later write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: O...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Today is August 3, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! UNDERSTANDING "Man --- a being in search of meaning." -- Plato Today I am on my way. With my sobriety has come a desire to understand --- understand life, understand me, understand my relationships and understand God. Meaning --- w...

Phil · Phil

Persons In Denial: Appear to be irrational to those who know the problems and losses they have suffered.

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

welcome to recovery, I've heard it said that the bottom is whereever you stop digging. A bottom just means the lowest point reached before climbing up. The real bottom bottom is death, and I'm glad when people stop before hitting the real bottom. I do think that what you're doing sound...

Phil · Phil

Sent you an email too Gammy-let us know if your ok. We care.

Phil · Phil

Well-its a new day. Time to grab the bull by the horns, and truck into another one, sober. God? grab the tail will yu? and steer this thing!! Lets get atter, pitter patter!! Thats Canadian lingo for Have a good day guys!! :)

OldPro · OldPro

Insisting on the Best We deserve the best life and love have to offer, be we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only...

Phil · Phil

Just sent you an email Bud. You want to talk? Throw your phone number back to me-Ile give you a call. Or let us know on the board, how youre doing. OK? Thinkin of yu.

helpformysis · helpformysis

I am hoping to get some advice about my sister. I know and am aware of her alcohol abuse and today for the 1st time she has told me that she has been drinking heavily for 2 yrs. She decided Thursday night thats she had had enough (when her boyfriend had made her her 6th drink) that she did...

OldPro · OldPro

Hi all. Hope this post finds everyone in a great place tonight. I'm not so sure I am. Having some mixed emotions. Guess it's time. I've been riding the waves of "easy" for 31 days now. I picked up my "silver" chip at the 8:30p OS meeting. I was really proud of myself. Then, I find out my temp sponsor was not...

wantneeda · wantneeda

One Day At A Time I'm only human; I'm just a man Help me believe in what I could be and all that I am show me the stairway I have to climb Lord for my sake Teach me to take One day at a time One day at a time, sweet Jesus That's all I'm asking from you Give me the strength to do everything that I have to do Yesterday's g...

gbr · gbr

Anyone know if you can visit the main office (A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY)? If so, do you know the address? I'll be in NYC next week.

Phil · Phil

I love yu Buddy. Just because youre doin what youre doin doesnt change that. All the days youve been sober arent taken away from you. You still got em. Do what yu gotta do, and get your ass back here. And dont beat yourself up over it. We care.

nancyjo59 · nancyjo59

Imagine this scene. A woman arrives at Heaven's gate with more baggage than she can carry. "Why afe you still hauling all this nonsense?" the angel at Celestial Control asks."You were supposed to get rid of most of it this time around". "I know, but I could never kick the misery havit. It's...

Phil · Phil

In Between Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going, we have to be willing to be in between. One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go of what is old and familiar, but what we don't want, and being willing to stand with our hands empty while we wait for God to fill th...

wantneeda · wantneeda

http://www.wtv-zone.com/Liandre/Lia...AA_Slogans.html

wantneeda · wantneeda

((())) i saw your post Cheri, thanks all for thinking of me! I've been having some real nasty virus things going on on my computer....sigh...got this freakin about blank home page I can't seem to get rid of...thats why i haven't been on much. Went camping last week, had a great time!! I loved laughi...

GammyRose · GammyRose

August 2 At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. Alcoholics Anonymous p.77 How easily I can become misdirected in appoaching the Eigth Step! I wish to be free, somehow transformed by my Sixth and Seventh Step work. Now, more th...

nancyjo59 · nancyjo59

We have all made mistakes. We have all done things that we wish we had not done. We have all missed opportunites and blown more of them than we care to admit. But the universe begins a new cycle whenever we are ready.God is willing to start again when we are.In His eyes, we are like newborn children, and a...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

You removed my last post, a message of hope for eternal life, Why? If you do not wish to respond here, my e mail is cabbageheadchris@aol.com I really would appreciate your comments. Thanks. Chris.

Phil · Phil

Taking responsibility for our errors and omissions is vital to the learning and growing which frees us from repeated cycles of stressful experiences - as the saying goes "Those who do not learn from the past are destined to repeat it!" Inappropriate or excessive blaming of others gives away our pers...

GammyRose · GammyRose

August 1 The spititual life is not a theory. We have to live it. Alcoholics Anonymous p. 83 When new in the program, I couldn't comprehend living the spiritual aspect of the program, but now that I'm sober, I can't comprehend living without it. Spirituality was what I had been se...

wantneeda · wantneeda

Gratitude We learn the magical lesson that making the most of what we have turns it into more. --Codependent No More Say thank you, until we mean it. Thank God, life, and the universe for everyone and everything sent your way. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, an...

OldPro · OldPro

Hi all. How is everyone? Healthy, happy and sober I hope ! We got home about 3pm today. And wow! am I tired. But it's a good kind of tired. My son and I had a blast. His friend ended up not being able to go so it was just the 2 of us, (funny how that happened ?!) and it was great. We really did some bonding a...

OldPro · OldPro

FOREVER ENDURE As time goes by, some things in life become faded, feeble and useless. Yet the things that truly matter just keep getting stronger and more meaningful. When you invest all your hope and love in the superficial things that will soon fade away, then you make time your enemy. You become eng...

wagon · wagon

hi everyone im doing fine had something happen over the weekend. i guy from my home group had 17 months in and went back out. i feel so shitty since i got the news . worst i felt in

. i just had to share with soneone. thanks for being here god bless all wagon

Phil · Phil

"WE WILL NEVER REACH THE OCEAN, IF WE ARE STILL CLINGING TO THE RIVERBANK."

Jamie Is A Creep · Jamie Is A Creep

So, Im a newbie. Which means.. I dont know anyone on here. Im looking for "friends" I guess i could introduce myself? -Im Jamie. -Im 16 years old. -I have 20 months sober in 3 days. :shrugs: what else is there to know? im looking for extra support, and thought that maybe i could find it here? im also looking...

Phil · Phil

Does what happened at another place and time really matter? Or does today really matter? It is no use going back to yesterday, because we were a different person yesterday. If we cannot be our true selves, we cannot live a happy life. To be ourselves is the only chance we ha...

cheri · cheri

We love you and miss you...where ya been? Love, cheri

nancyjo59 · nancyjo59

Phil · Phil

There are others in my lfe today, that I truly care for, and what they go through, and hafta do, and go through for them, to be able to move on to new horizons, and new tomorrows. Its not always easy doing and dealing with some of the things we hafta deal with, so we are able to move on to...

Rick · Rick

Dr. Bob's Last Message Presented at The First International Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous July 28 - 30, 1950 at Cleveland, Ohio In Memoriam Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith August 8, 1879 - November 16, 1950 Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous "My good friends in A...

Rick · Rick

Is this site SLOW or is it just my computer?? All other sites move fine for me.

GammyRose · GammyRose

July 31 God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p. 125 The power of this prayer is overwhelming in that its simple beauty parallels t...

Phil · Phil

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for. You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving Love is letting go of fear How do you love people? Just accept them. Complete acceptance is unconditional love. To...

Phil · Phil

Jamie? I have a son thats 21. Hes been sober 9 months, and is on his own in a city in Ontario, Canada. He asked me a number of days ago ---if I met any young people on the board, in sobriety, to feel free to give out his email address, so he could share with others. Im sure he would love to hear from you. ...

Phil · Phil

Accepting Powerlessness Since I've been a child, I've been in an antagonistic relationship with an important emotional part of myself: my feelings. I have consistently tried to ignore, repress, or force my feelings away. I have tried to create unnatural feelings or force away feelings that wer...

cheri · cheri

Make me a channel of thy peace-that where there is hatred, I may bring love. That where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness. That where there is discord, I may bring harmony. That where there is error, I may bring truth. That where there is doubt, I may bring faith. That where...

Rick · Rick

The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm. --O. S. Marden When wise men say, "Hope springs eternal," they are reminding us that no matter how great are the obstacles, the hope of winning out in the long run still exists. Hope is our friend...

GammyRose · GammyRose

July 30 ...he has stuck something better than gold... he may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product. Al...

GammyRose · GammyRose

July 29 As active alcoholics we were always looking for a handout in one way or another. "The Twelve Traditions Illustrated" p.14 The challenge of the Seventh Tradition is a personal challenge, reminding me to share and give of myself. Before sobriety the only t...

Phil · Phil

Are You Really Available? One of the questions which often comes up in relationship work involves how available people are for a healthy relationship. As someone at a recent workshop cried out, "No one today has time for a relationship!" Singles often have a difficult time plugging...

Phil · Phil

One of our freinds here guys, starts a new journey tonight. I think shes so excited that she just wants to giddy up go. Ive been sharing a lot with Ellen over the last few weeks re mail-and I honestly think that shes helped me more than Ive helped her. Thats what its all about, as we share, experience...

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	Aug 4-a great day for recovery (Preview) Today is August 4, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! POTENTIAL "Education is helping the child realize his potentialities." -- Eric Fromm When I was drinking, I behaved like a child. I behaved not just like a child but "childish". I was so dependent upon my alcohol, so addicted, that...	wantneeda	0	798	Aug 4, 2005 by wantneeda
	Vulnerability (Preview) Vulnerability *I've learned that the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more in control of myself I really am. --Anonymous* Many of us feel that we can only show our strong, confident side. We believe the face we have to show to the world should always be one of politeness, perfection, calm,...	Phil	0	837	Aug 4, 2005 by Phil
	Things to remember... (Preview) 1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in their own way. 3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you. 4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they...	Nic	2	840	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	What is happening? (Preview) Good morning all. This certainly is a great for recovery, to "steal" a line from Wendy! I am wondering what is happening to me lately. I used to be a somewhat perfectionist, everything in order, now, things are a mess. My house looks like a goat exploded in it, I have no desire to wash the cloth...	OldPro	6	926	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	The Magician and The Parrot (Preview) A magician worked on a cruise ship. The audience was different each week so > the magician did the same tricks over and over again. There was only one > problem: the captain's parrot saw the shows each week and began to &nbs...	Phil	3	892	Aug 3, 2005 by Nic
	acceptance/serenity prayer (Preview) it is really amazing how, when you realize that you done all you could and thoes around us still don't realize that true inner part of yourself after you've shown it over and over...how in the past this would frustrate us and keep us so focused in the problem. how to fix this...lol i myself have r...	ellen	1	958	Aug 3, 2005 by Phil
	Remember When? (Preview) Oil Change instructions for Women: Pull up to Jiffy Lube when the mileage reaches 3000 miles (or thereabouts since the last oil change. Drink a cup of coffee. 15 minutes later write a check and leave with a properly maintained vehicle. Money spent: O...	Phil	0	1052	Aug 3, 2005 by Phil
	yes OP it is a "great day for recovery"! (Preview) Today is August 3, 2005 A Great Day for Recovery! UNDERSTANDING "Man --- a being in search of meaning." -- Plato Today I am on my way. With my sobriety has come a desire to understand --- understand life, understand me, understand my relationships and understand God. Meaning --- w...	wantneeda	4	1693	Aug 3, 2005 by wantneeda
	Denial (Preview) Persons In Denial: Appear to be irrational to those who know the problems and losses they have suffered.	Phil	5	918	Aug 3, 2005 by Nic
	bottom (Preview) *welcome to recovery,* I've heard it said that the bottom is whereever you stop digging. A bottom just means the lowest point reached before climbing up. The real bottom bottom is death, and I'm glad when people stop before hitting the real bottom. I do think that what you're doing sound...	amanda2u2	4	837	Aug 3, 2005 by cheri
	You too Gammy (Preview) Sent you an email too Gammy-let us know if your ok. We care.	Phil	3	1115	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	The bull by the horns (Preview) Well-its a new day. Time to grab the bull by the horns, and truck into another one, sober. God? grab the tail will yu? and steer this thing!! Lets get atter, pitter patter!! Thats Canadian lingo for Have a good day guys!! :)	Phil	1	925	Aug 3, 2005 by OldPro
	Insisting on the Best (Preview) Insisting on the Best We deserve the best life and love have to offer, be we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only...	OldPro	0	936	Aug 2, 2005 by OldPro
	Hey Rick? (Preview) Just sent you an email Bud. You want to talk? Throw your phone number back to me-Ile give you a call. Or let us know on the board, how youre doing. OK? Thinkin of yu.	Phil	0	1093	Aug 2, 2005 by Phil
	Need some advice (Preview) I am hoping to get some advice about my sister. I know and am aware of her alcohol abuse and today for the 1st time she has told me that she has been drinking heavily for 2 yrs. She decided Thursday night thats she had had enough (when her boyfriend had made her her 6th drink) that she did...	helpformysis	6	887	Aug 2, 2005 by OldPro
	Just sharin' a bit.... (Preview) Hi all. Hope this post finds everyone in a great place tonight. I'm not so sure I am. Having some mixed emotions. Guess it's time. I've been riding the waves of "easy" for 31 days now. I picked up my "silver" chip at the 8:30p OS meeting. I was really proud of myself. Then, I find out my temp sponsor was not...	OldPro	7	1025	Aug 2, 2005 by OldPro
	one day at a time (Preview) One Day At A Time I'm only human; I'm just a man Help me believe in what I could be and all that I am show me the stairway I have to climb Lord for my sake Teach me to take One day at a time One day at a time, sweet Jesus That's all I'm asking from you Give me the strength to do everything that I have to do Yesterday's g...	wantneeda	4	1011	Aug 2, 2005 by Phil
	location of main office in NYC? (Preview) Anyone know if you can visit the main office (A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY)? If so, do you know the address? I'll be in NYC next week.	gbr	3	854	Aug 2, 2005 by Phil
	Rick? (Preview) I love yu Buddy. Just because youre doin what youre doin doesnt change that. All the days youve been sober arent taken away from you. You still got em. Do what yu gotta do, and get your ass back here. And dont beat yourself up over it. We care.	Phil	6	893	Aug 2, 2005 by wantneeda
	Heavens Gate (Preview) Imagine this scene. A woman arrives at Heaven's gate with more baggage than she can carry. "Why afe you still hauling all this nonsense?" the angel at Celestial Control asks."You were supposed to get rid of most of it this time around". *"I know, but I could never kick the misery havit. It's...*	nancyjo59	0	908	Aug 2, 2005 by nancyjo59
	In Between (Preview) In Between Sometimes, to get from where we are to where we are going, we have to be willing to be in between. One of the hardest parts of recovery is the concept of letting go of what is old and familiar, but what we don't want, and being willing to stand with our hands empty while we wait for God to fill th...	Phil	2	904	Aug 2, 2005 by cheri
	slogans...and more slogans! (Preview) http://www.wtv-zone.com/Liandre/Lia...AA_Slogans.html	wantneeda	2	1098	Aug 2, 2005 by cheri
	wendy's ok :) (Preview) ((())) i saw your post Cheri, thanks all for thinking of me! I've been having some real nasty virus things going on on my computer....sigh...got this freakin about blank home page I can't seem to get rid of...thats why i haven't been on much. Went camping last week, had a great time!! I loved laughi...	wantneeda	2	882	Aug 2, 2005 by cheri
	" We Become Willing..." (Preview) August 2 At the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. Alcoholics Anonymous p.77 How easily I can become misdirected in appoaching the Eigth Step! I wish to be free, somehow transformed by my Sixth and Seventh Step work. Now, more th...	GammyRose	0	816	Aug 2, 2005 by GammyRose
	Clearing up the past by Mariannwe Williamson (Preview) We have all made mistakes. We have all done things that we wish we had not done. We have all missed opportunites and blown more of them than we care to admit. But the universe begins a new cycle whenever we are ready.God is willing to start again when we are.In His eyes, we are like newborn children, and a...	nancyjo59	4	831	Aug 2, 2005 by nancyjo59
	To the Editor ? Censor? (Preview) You removed my last post, a message of hope for eternal life, Why? If you do not wish to respond here, my e mail is cabbageheadchris@aol.com I really would appreciate your comments. Thanks. Chris.	Cabbageheadchris	6	909	Aug 1, 2005 by John
	The Blame Game (Preview) Taking responsibility for our errors and omissions is vital to the learning and growing which frees us from repeated cycles of stressful experiences - as the saying goes "Those who do not learn from the past are destined to repeat it!" Inappropriate or excessive blaming of others gives away our pers...	Phil	0	807	Aug 1, 2005 by Phil
	" Living It' (Preview) August 1 The spititual life is not a theory. We have to live it. Alcoholics Anonymous p. 83 When new in the program, I couldn't comprehend living the spiritual aspect of the program, but now that I'm sober, I can't comprehend living without it. Spirituality was what I had been se...	GammyRose	0	903	Aug 1, 2005 by GammyRose
	langauge of letting go-aug 1 (Preview) Gratitude We learn the magical lesson that making the most of what we have turns it into more. --Codependent No More Say thank you, until we mean it. Thank God, life, and the universe for everyone and everything sent your way. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, an...	wantneeda	0	778	Aug 1, 2005 by wantneeda
	I'm Baaacckkk (Preview) Hi all. How is everyone? Healthy, happy and sober I hope ! We got home about 3pm today. And wow! am I tired. But it's a good kind of tired. My son and I had a blast. His friend ended up not being able to go so it was just the 2 of us, (funny how that happened ?!) and it was great. We really did some bonding a...	OldPro	6	825	Aug 1, 2005 by wantneeda
	Forever Endure (Preview) FOREVER ENDURE As time goes by, some things in life become faded, feeble and useless. Yet the things that truly matter just keep getting stronger and more meaningful. When you invest all your hope and love in the superficial things that will soon fade away, then you make time your enemy. You become eng...	OldPro	1	822	Aug 1, 2005 by wantneeda
	feeling bad (Preview) hi everyone im doing fine had something happen over the weekend. i guy from my home group had 17 months in and went back out. i feel so shitty since i got the news . worst i felt in . i just had to share with soneone. thanks for being here god bless all wagon	wagon	4	927	Aug 1, 2005 by wantneeda
	A Thought For Today (Preview) "WE WILL NEVER REACH THE OCEAN, IF WE ARE STILL CLINGING TO THE RIVERBANK."	Phil	1	916	Aug 1, 2005 by Phil
	..And im a newbie! (Preview) So, Im a newbie. Which means.. I dont know anyone on here. Im looking for "friends" I guess i could introduce myself? -Im Jamie. -Im 16 years old. -I have 20 months sober in 3 days. :shrugs: what else is there to know? im looking for extra support, and thought that maybe i could find it here? im also looking...	Jamie Is A Creep	4	826	Aug 1, 2005 by OldPro
	Have a great day!! (Preview) Does what happened at another place and time really matter? Or does today really matter? It is no use going back to yesterday, because we were a different person yesterday. If we cannot be our true selves, we cannot live a happy life. To be ourselves is the only chance we ha...	Phil	4	912	Aug 1, 2005 by OldPro
	Wendy??? (Preview) We love you and miss you...where ya been? Love, cheri	cheri	2	1020	Aug 1, 2005 by OldPro
	Clearing up the (Preview)	nancyjo59	3	821	Aug 1, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Looking Forward To Tomorrows (Preview) There are others in my lfe today, that I truly care for, and what they go through, and hafta do, and go through for them, to be able to move on to new horizons, and new tomorrows. Its not always easy doing and dealing with some of the things we hafta deal with, so we are able to move on to...	Phil	1	897	Jul 31, 2005 by Nic
	Dr. Bob's Last Message (Preview) Dr. Bob's Last Message Presented at The First International Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous July 28 - 30, 1950 at Cleveland, Ohio In Memoriam Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith August 8, 1879 - November 16, 1950 Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous "My good friends in A...	Rick	0	1600	Jul 31, 2005 by Rick
	Slow (Preview) Is this site SLOW or is it just my computer?? All other sites move fine for me.	Rick	4	827	Jul 31, 2005 by Rick
	" A Prayer For All Seasons" (Preview) July 31 God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference. Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p. 125 The power of this prayer is overwhelming in that its simple beauty parallels t...	GammyRose	0	886	Jul 31, 2005 by GammyRose
	Thoughts (Preview) Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for. You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving Love is letting go of fear How do you love people? Just accept them. Complete acceptance is unconditional love. To...	Phil	1	846	Jul 31, 2005 by Phil
	To Jamie (Preview) Jamie? I have a son thats 21. Hes been sober 9 months, and is on his own in a city in Ontario, Canada. He asked me a number of days ago ---if I met any young people on the board, in sobriety, to feel free to give out his email address, so he could share with others. Im sure he would love to hear from you. ...	Phil	0	1078	Jul 30, 2005 by Phil
	Powerlessness (Preview) Accepting Powerlessness Since I've been a child, I've been in an antagonistic relationship with an important emotional part of myself: my feelings. I have consistently tried to ignore, repress, or force my feelings away. I have tried to create unnatural feelings or force away feelings that wer...	Phil	2	874	Jul 30, 2005 by nancyjo59
	Good morning world! (Preview) Make me a channel of thy peace-that where there is hatred, I may bring love. That where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness. That where there is discord, I may bring harmony. That where there is error, I may bring truth. That where there is doubt, I may bring faith. That where...	cheri	3	1052	Jul 30, 2005 by cheri
	today's thought (Preview) The hopeful man sees success where others see failure, sunshine where others see shadows and storm. --O. S. Marden When wise men say, "Hope springs eternal," they are reminding us that no matter how great are the obstacles, the hope of winning out in the long run still exists. Hope is our friend...	Rick	1	947	Jul 30, 2005 by Phil
	" Giving Back " (Preview) July 30 ...he has stuck something better than gold... he may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product. Al...	GammyRose	0	753	Jul 30, 2005 by GammyRose
	" Anonymous Gifts Of Kindness" (Preview) July 29 As active alcoholics we were always looking for a handout in one way or another. "The Twelve Traditions Illustrated" p.14 The challenge of the Seventh Tradition is a personal challenge, reminding me to share and give of myself. Before sobriety the only t...	GammyRose	1	1015	Jul 29, 2005 by Phil
	Emotional Availability (Preview) *Are You Really Available?* One of the questions which often comes up in relationship work involves how available people are for a healthy relationship. As someone at a recent workshop cried out, "No one today has time for a relationship!" Singles often have a difficult time plugging...	Phil	0	3408	Jul 29, 2005 by Phil
	We all wish you well Ellen. (Preview) One of our freinds here guys, starts a new journey tonight. I think shes so excited that she just wants to giddy up go. Ive been sharing a lot with Ellen over the last few weeks re mail-and I honestly think that shes helped me more than Ive helped her. Thats what its all about, as we share, experience...	Phil	3	886	Jul 29, 2005 by GammyRose
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