Alcoholics Anonymous

Mike B. · Mike B.

June 26 "I know that my errors of yesterday still have their effect; that my shortcomings of today may likewise affect our future. So it is, with each and all of us."

Mike B. · Mike B.

June 25 "Even though some of the ghosts of the past may still be spooking around, popping up from time to time to scare me, today I can pretty much handle them. Today the only real monster I have to face is myself, that part of me that tries to urge me back to drinking."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Person to person, moment to moment, as we love, we change the world.Samahria Kaufman

Dotrix · Dotrix

Hi all, Am starting my 4th step and would like to find someone (female) who would be my online sponsor and help me through this and the remaining steps. I have done steps 1 - 3. Thank you, Dotrix

Wren · Wren

We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Step Ten of the Twelve Steps So, that means I need to admit I was wrong the other night by not removing the whole thread instead of just the personal posts. My apologies to any one who was hurt. It was NOT a case of singlin...

Lizmccal · Lizmccal

So I'm on the site again to tell on myself. From the outside I'm doing everything I should. I go to meetings most days and sometimes two meetings a day. Did step 4 & 5 which led to 6- 7- 8- 9. This is my second go round so a lot of this work has been done meaning my 9th step. I have made the family amends and the...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Overachieving may be symptomatic.Suffering from low self-esteem is common. Some of it may be blamed on growing up in families affected by alcohol or other drugs. Perhaps the criticism heaped on us at school or in a bad marriage triggered it. We may have thousands of reasons for lacking a sense of our w...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.Demosthenes

Enigma · Enigma

Well I'm still sober which is a good thing. Asking God to give me the willingness to take action and get on with my life. Asking him to help me surrender. Went to the Gym this morning which tired me out a little. Which is a good thing keeps the thoughts at bay and more manageable with less stress.

Angell · Angell

This is going to be long. I spend time on a number of MIP boards and the following is a series of three posts that I've made elsewhere on MIP and decided to share here as well. Here was the first post: Back in May of last year, my doctor gave me a choice: quit work or live to see Christmas. I quit. I didn't ha...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Hi Ayla, ... Welcome to MIP ... You mentioned the thought of trying non-alcoholic wine in your post ... don't think that's a good idea, although, I drink Welch's grape juice for breakfast every day, LOL ... but it doesn't come in a 'wine' bottle with the cork or cap sealed either ... I just love the tast...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Passionate living is when we align our head and heart through action.Marica Weider

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Don't quit five minutes before the miracle happens. --AnonymousWhen we came into the Program, most of us had very little to show for our lives. We believed in nothing. We had experienced great disappointments. The greedy creditor that was our addiction had stripped away everything of meaning to us...

Wren · Wren

Wise AmendsTuesday, June 24, 2014We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Step Nine of the Twelve StepsStep Nine is an example of the wisdom implicit in the Twelve Steps. Eastern religions often called such wisdom skillful means. Wisd...

Mike B. · Mike B.

June 24 "Tradition Six enjoins the group never to go into business nor ever to lend the AA name or money credit to any 'outside' enterprise, no matter how good ... We would thus divide the spiritual from the material, confine the AA movement to its sole aim and insure (however wealthy as individ...

MarcD · MarcD

What are some of your best lessons in sobriety? I figured there are many lessons that have been learned here an thought this may be a great place to post them as we go along and remember them. You can't dress up a garbage can, no matter how well you make yourself look, if you're filled with trash you're ju...

Angell · Angell

A man whose son was injured grievously at the hands of another, went to his brother and said, "Help me to get revenge upon this man." His brother tried to dissuade him saying, "It is better to leave vengeance to God." Angrily, he refused and said, "I shall not rest until I e...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

June 23, 2014Quote of the Week"Recovery is the only place where you can walk into a room full of strangers and reminisce." When I began going to meetings, I remember how uncomfortable it was being around so many people that I didn't know. As soon as they found out I was new, many of them came...

Zoomtopz · Zoomtopz

I like This - People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centred - Love them Anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives - Be kind Anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies - Succeed Anyway. If you are honest and f...

Namaste78 · Namaste78

I've been struggling with alcohol for maybe the last 6 years or so. My friends and family (except my sister) never have seen any of my struggle, bc my favorite place to drink is at home and alone. I have a great job and a good network of friends, and have been fortunate enough to not experience any severe co...

MarcD · MarcD

Hi everyone, I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Marc and I live in South Carolina, I'm 49 and have been sober since Nov of 86, I was 22 when I finally got the gift. For the first 18 years I was very active in the program and the last 10 not so much, I have noticed myself relating out instea...

Mike B. · Mike B.

June 23 "The temporary security of material things is a hollow shelter if built at the expense of spiritual growth."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

The Importance of MoneyWe cannot afford to allow our focus in life to be money. That will not lead us into the abundance we're seeking. Usually, it will not even lead to financial stability.Money is important. We deserve to be paid what we're worth. We will be paid what we're worth when we believe we des...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Pioneers blaze their paths where highways never run.Unknown

roccap · roccap

http://www.silkworth.net/audiobigbook/audiobigbook.html What I'm hoping to find - is an audio version of the personal stories section after chapter 11. I have a long comm...

Philipld · Philipld

From the October 21, 1939 Cleveland Plain Dealer© Alcoholics Anonymous Makes Its Stand Here By ELRICK B. DAVIS Much has been written about Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization doing major work in reclaiming the habitual drinker. This is the first of a series describing the work the group is doing...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

If you go around thinking you are being cheated, life becomes very unpleasant. --Felix Salten Sometimes we feel cheated that we have been given this darn disease to cope with. Why us? Why can't we just be like normal people? Why did we have to get into so much trouble and pain as a result of a disease tha...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Weekly VerseIn the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. Psalm 86:7Weekly QuoteIt is the trial of our faith that is precious. If we go through the trial, there is so much wealth laid up in our heavenly bank account to draw upon when the next test comes. Oswald ChambersWeekly Though...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

You cant escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.Abraham Lincoln

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Bty got me started on this, ... it's her fault, LOL ... How Cats and Women Are Alike: 1. They do what they want2. They rarely listen to you3. They're totally unpredictable4. When you want to play, they want to be alone5. When you want to be alone, they want to play6. They expect you to cate...

AllenM · AllenM

I need a sponsor. Hard for me to find one where I live. Anyone interested in online sponsorship?

Angell · Angell

I had a situation yesterday that I hope not to repeat. I'm mentioned here before that my health is not good. One of the diseases that I have is called myasthenia gravis. The short, oversimplified version of this particular disease is that my body does not produce what I'm going to refer to as 'muscle...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

At BTY's request, I'm re-posting this ... think i posted it year or two ago ... it's worth reading again!!! ... Heaven One day a cat dies of natural causes and goes to heaven and meets the Lord Himself.........The Lord says to the cat, "You lived a good life and if there is anyway I can make your st...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stay there, lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove lid again... but also, she will never sit down on a cold one any more. --Mark Twain "Last night I asked for help, bu...

Philipld · Philipld

[PROMISES OF STEP THREE] Big Book page #63. More and more we became interested in seeing what we could contribute to life. As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of toda...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of missing that drop.Mother Teresa

Enigma · Enigma

Got up this morning early to drive 50 min to 630am home group meeting. Good to see everyone it's been over a month since seeing them. Picked up a new 24hr -29 day chip. The day is looking promising. 2 days sober but who's counting Lol.

Enigma · Enigma

Well haven't posted in a while so here it goes. I ended up in jail again for violation of the restraining order and have another court date. Just hope I can stay out of jail this time. Wife decided to be nasty when the conversation didn't go her way. But it's my fault since it's my responsibility plus she ca...

jimmyjam · jimmyjam

Just a thought. There was a disscusion about someone having to put their dog down. I haven't had a pet in so long that the topic wasn't that big of a deal to me. When I really started to think about it and bring it together with my program, the wheels started to spin. One guy said, "well you know, dog spe...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Joy is not in things; it is in us.Richard Wagner

Philipld · Philipld

The role of Victim (poor me) is a favorite for many of us. There are so many benefits we can ascertain by playing the role of the victim. 1. We automatically gain self-worth. Follow this reasoning closely. As a victim, we are the one to whom injustice is being done, thus the others are unjust, incorrect,...

Mike B. · Mike B.

June 20 "For me, there is no better feeling than the one I get running into another alcoholic when I'm feeling down. We alcoholics are bonded together by the sadness of a deadly disease and the miracle of a spiritual solution."

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

First we work the program because we have to. Then we work the program because we are willing to. Finally we work the program because we want to.*****When you do all the talking you only learn what you already know.*****Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.*****If you find a path with n...

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.G.K. Chesterton

Pythonpappy · Pythonpappy

Grief may be a pathway to our deepest connections.People often say, "I don't want to burden you with my troubles, you have enough to worry about." Yet sharing our troubles with our partner or close friends lightens our burden and restores our balance. Telling someone our experiences and...

Philipld · Philipld

PRAYERS OF THE STEPS1ST STEP God, Creative Intelligence, Universal Mind, Spirit of Nature or Spirit of the Universe my name is ______, And I'm a real alcoholic ... and I need your help today. (pg.. 10-2, 46, & Chp. 3 BB)2nd STEP God, I'm standing at the turning point right now. Give me your protecti...

betterthanyesterday52 · betterthanyesterday52

I grew up in a Methodist church and was a Christian. I wasn't raised in a Bible thumping family. The only time we prayed as a family is when we were with my grandparents and before a meal. We did have to go to Sunday School and church with my folks when we were younger, until my parents got upset at something w...

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

Just curious: how have you, or how do you plan to, talk to your kids about alcohol and alcoholism after getting sober? I've thought a lot about this because, while I don't have kids now, there is a decent likelihood that some day my partner and I will. Just wondering what approaches folks have taken, giv...

Mike B. · Mike B.

June 19 "Sobriety isn't a discrete list of tasks that you do and then check off; it's a state of being that pervades every aspect of your life."

AdamMoz · AdamMoz

This may sound ridiculous, but I started wondering today what "normal" drinking feels like to non-alcoholics. And what I mean by that is I wonder what it feels like, internally, to order one drink, finish it, enjoy a very light buzz, and then think no more about it. (The fact that I wonder th...

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	Grapevine (Preview) June 26 "I know that my errors of yesterday still have their effect; that my shortcomings of today may likewise affect our future. So it is, with each and all of us."	Mike B.	10	495	Jun 27, 2014 by Mike D
	Grapevine (Preview) June 25 "Even though some of the ghosts of the past may still be spooking around, popping up from time to time to scare me, today I can pretty much handle them. Today the only real monster I have to face is myself, that part of me that tries to urge me back to drinking."	Mike B.	4	318	Jun 26, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote - 6/26 (Preview) Person to person, moment to moment, as we love, we change the world.Samahria Kaufman	Pythonpappy	0	219	Jun 26, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Step 4 (Preview) Hi all, Am starting my 4th step and would like to find someone (female) who would be my online sponsor and help me through this and the remaining steps. I have done steps 1 - 3. Thank you, Dotrix	Dotrix	11	687	Jun 26, 2014 by Stepchild
	Tenth Step (and yes, it really IS a dance) (Preview) We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Step Ten of the Twelve Steps So, that means I need to admit I was wrong the other night by not removing the whole thread instead of just the personal posts. My apologies to any one who was hurt. It was NOT a case of singlin...	Wren	2	343	Jun 26, 2014 by StPeteDean
	In a funk bad thinking.... Need to tell on myself (Preview) So I'm on the site again to tell on myself. From the outside I'm doing everything I should. I go to meetings most days and sometimes two meetings a day. Did step 4 & 5 which led to 6- 7- 8- 9. This is my second go round so a lot of this work has been done meaning my 9th step. I have made the family amends and the...	Lizmccal	7	644	Jun 25, 2014 by Zoomtopz
	Today's Gift - 6/25 (Preview) Overachieving may be symptomatic.Suffering from low self-esteem is common. Some of it may be blamed on growing up in families affected by alcohol or other drugs. Perhaps the criticism heaped on us at school or in a bad marriage triggered it. We may have thousands of reasons for lacking a sense of our w...	Pythonpappy	3	280	Jun 25, 2014 by Namaste78
	Sunrise Quote - 6/25 (Preview) Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.Demosthenes	Pythonpappy	1	260	Jun 25, 2014 by MarcD
	Still here (Preview) Well I'm still sober which is a good thing. Asking God to give me the willingness to take action and get on with my life. Asking him to help me surrender. Went to the Gym this morning which tired me out a little. Which is a good thing keeps the thoughts at bay and more manageable with less stress.	Enigma	11	630	Jun 24, 2014 by Stepchild
	HP on the move (Preview) This is going to be long. I spend time on a number of MIP boards and the following is a series of three posts that I've made elsewhere on MIP and decided to share here as well. Here was the first post: Back in May of last year, my doctor gave me a choice: quit work or live to see Christmas. I quit. I didn't ha...	Angell	4	486	Jun 24, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Welcome Ayla (Preview) Hi Ayla, ... Welcome to MIP ... You mentioned the thought of trying non-alcoholic wine in your post ... don't think that's a good idea, although, I drink Welch's grape juice for breakfast every day, LOL ... but it doesn't come in a 'wine' bottle with the cork or cap sealed either ... I just love the tast...	Pythonpappy	0	244	Jun 24, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote - 6/24 (Preview) Passionate living is when we align our head and heart through action.Marica Weider	Pythonpappy	2	280	Jun 24, 2014 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift - 6/24 (Preview) Don't quit five minutes before the miracle happens. --AnonymousWhen we came into the Program, most of us had very little to show for our lives. We believed in nothing. We had experienced great disappointments. The greedy creditor that was our addiction had stripped away everything of meaning to us...	Pythonpappy	2	241	Jun 24, 2014 by Mike B.
	Making Amends--Warning! Religious content (Fr. Richard Rohr) (Preview) Wise AmendsTuesday, June 24, 2014We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Step Nine of the Twelve StepsStep Nine is an example of the wisdom implicit in the Twelve Steps. Eastern religions often called such wisdom skillful means. Wisd...	Wren	3	1457	Jun 24, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) June 24 "Tradition Six enjoins the group never to go into business nor ever to lend the AA name or money credit to any 'outside' enterprise, no matter how good ... We would thus divide the spiritual from the material, confine the AA movement to its sole aim and insure (however wealthy as individ...	Mike B.	1	255	Jun 24, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Best lessons (Preview) What are some of your best lessons in sobriety? I figured there are many lessons that have been learned here an thought this may be a great place to post them as we go along and remember them. You can't dress up a garbage can, no matter how well you make yourself look, if you're filled with trash you're ju...	MarcD	8	697	Jun 24, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Revenge (Preview) A man whose son was injured grievously at the hands of another, went to his brother and said, "Help me to get revenge upon this man." His brother tried to dissuade him saying, "It is better to leave vengeance to God." Angrily, he refused and said, "I shall not rest until I e...	Angell	8	641	Jun 23, 2014 by Angell
	Wisdom of the Rooms (Preview) June 23, 2014Quote of the Week"Recovery is the only place where you can walk into a room full of strangers and reminisce." When I began going to meetings, I remember how uncomfortable it was being around so many people that I didn't know. As soon as they found out I was new, many of them came...	Pythonpappy	2	280	Jun 23, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	"Anyway" (Preview) I like This - People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centred - Love them Anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives - Be kind Anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies - Succeed Anyway. If you are honest and f...	Zoomtopz	5	580	Jun 23, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	14 days sober (Preview) I've been struggling with alcohol for maybe the last 6 years or so. My friends and family (except my sister) never have seen any of my struggle, bc my favorite place to drink is at home and alone. I have a great job and a good network of friends, and have been fortunate enough to not experience any severe co...	Namaste78	31	1323	Jun 23, 2014 by Stepchild
	Hi everyone (Preview) Hi everyone, I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Marc and I live in South Carolina, I'm 49 and have been sober since Nov of 86, I was 22 when I finally got the gift. For the first 18 years I was very active in the program and the last 10 not so much, I have noticed myself relating out instea...	MarcD	11	557	Jun 23, 2014 by Stepchild
	Grapevine (Preview) June 23 "The temporary security of material things is a hollow shelter if built at the expense of spiritual growth."	Mike B.	3	305	Jun 23, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - 6/23 (Preview) The Importance of MoneyWe cannot afford to allow our focus in life to be money. That will not lead us into the abundance we're seeking. Usually, it will not even lead to financial stability.Money is important. We deserve to be paid what we're worth. We will be paid what we're worth when we believe we des...	Pythonpappy	2	263	Jun 23, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote - 6/23 (Preview) Pioneers blaze their paths where highways never run.Unknown	Pythonpappy	0	232	Jun 23, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Audio Book of personal stories from the BB. (Preview) http://www.silkworth.net/audiobigbook/audiobigbook.html What I'm hoping to find - is an audio version of the personal stories section after chapter 11. I have a long comm...	roccap	6	2561	Jun 23, 2014 by Stepchild
	Cleveland 1939 (Long One) (Preview) From the October 21, 1939 Cleveland Plain Dealer© Alcoholics Anonymous Makes Its Stand Here By ELRICK B. DAVIS Much has been written about Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization doing major work in reclaiming the habitual drinker. This is the first of a series describing the work the group is doing...	Philipld	0	1451	Jun 22, 2014 by Philipld
	Today's Gift - 6/22 (Preview) If you go around thinking you are being cheated, life becomes very unpleasant. --Felix Salten Sometimes we feel cheated that we have been given this darn disease to cope with. Why us? Why can't we just be like normal people? Why did we have to get into so much trouble and pain as a result of a disease tha...	Pythonpappy	2	278	Jun 22, 2014 by MarcD
	Weekly Thought --- (religious concept) (Preview) Weekly VerseIn the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. Psalm 86:7Weekly QuoteIt is the trial of our faith that is precious. If we go through the trial, there is so much wealth laid up in our heavenly bank account to draw upon when the next test comes. Oswald ChambersWeekly Though...	Pythonpappy	2	283	Jun 22, 2014 by MarcD
	Sunrise Quote - 6/22 (Preview) You cant escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.Abraham Lincoln	Pythonpappy	2	299	Jun 22, 2014 by Philipld
	How Cats & Women are Alike (Preview) Bty got me started on this, ... it's her fault, LOL ... How Cats and Women Are Alike: 1. They do what they want2. They rarely listen to you3. They're totally unpredictable4. When you want to play, they want to be alone5. When you want to be alone, they want to play6. They expect you to cate...	Pythonpappy	5	562	Jun 22, 2014 by Philipld
	Sponsor (Preview) I need a sponsor. Hard for me to find one where I live. Anyone interested in online sponsorship?	AllenM	4	507	Jun 22, 2014 by Philipld
	Interesting situation yesterday (Preview) I had a situation yesterday that I hope not to repeat. I'm mentioned here before that my health is not good. One of the diseases that I have is called myasthenia gravis. The short, oversimplified version of this particular disease is that my body does not produce what I'm going to refer to as 'muscle...	Angell	11	549	Jun 21, 2014 by jimmyjam
	Heaven --- for a Cat (Preview) At BTY's request, I'm re-posting this ... think i posted it year or two ago ... it's worth reading again!!! ... Heaven One day a cat dies of natural causes and goes to heaven and meets the Lord Himself.........The Lord says to the cat, "You lived a good life and if there is anyway I can make your st...	Pythonpappy	3	405	Jun 21, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - 6/21 (Preview) We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stay there, lest we be like the cat that sits down on a hot stove lid. She will never sit down on a hot stove lid again... but also, she will never sit down on a cold one any more. --Mark Twain "Last night I asked for help, bu...	Pythonpappy	4	256	Jun 21, 2014 by Mike D
	Step promises (Preview) [PROMISES OF STEP THREE] Big Book page #63. More and more we became interested in seeing what we could contribute to life. As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of toda...	Philipld	4	512	Jun 21, 2014 by Mike D
	Sunrise Quote - 6/21 (Preview) We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of missing that drop.Mother Teresa	Pythonpappy	2	239	Jun 21, 2014 by Mike D
	Morning (Preview) Got up this morning early to drive 50 min to 630am home group meeting. Good to see everyone it's been over a month since seeing them. Picked up a new 24hr -29 day chip. The day is looking promising. 2 days sober but who's counting Lol.	Enigma	5	297	Jun 21, 2014 by Angell
	Sober today (Preview) Well haven't posted in a while so here it goes. I ended up in jail again for violation of the restraining order and have another court date. Just hope I can stay out of jail this time. Wife decided to be nasty when the conversation didn't go her way. But it's my fault since it's my responsibility plus she ca...	Enigma	17	533	Jun 21, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Gone to the Dogs (Preview) Just a thought. There was a disscusion about someone having to put their dog down. I haven't had a pet in so long that the topic wasn't that big of a deal to me. When I really started to think about it and bring it together with my program, the wheels started to spin. One guy said, "well you know, dog spe...	jimmyjam	7	455	Jun 21, 2014 by betterthanyesterday52
	Sunrise Quote - 6/20 (Preview) Joy is not in things; it is in us.Richard Wagner	Pythonpappy	2	210	Jun 20, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Playing the Victim (Preview) The role of Victim (poor me) is a favorite for many of us. There are so many benefits we can ascertain by playing the role of the victim. 1. We automatically gain self-worth. Follow this reasoning closely. As a victim, we are the one to whom injustice is being done, thus the others are unjust, incorrect,...	Philipld	16	4401	Jun 20, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Grapevine (Preview) June 20 "For me, there is no better feeling than the one I get running into another alcoholic when I'm feeling down. We alcoholics are bonded together by the sadness of a deadly disease and the miracle of a spiritual solution."	Mike B.	1	252	Jun 20, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Today's Gift - 6/20 (Preview) First we work the program because we have to. Then we work the program because we are willing to. Finally we work the program because we want to.***When you do all the talking you only learn what you already know.*Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.***If you find a path with n...	Pythonpappy	0	200	Jun 20, 2014 by Pythonpappy
	Sunrise Quote - 6/19 (Preview) When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.G.K. Chesterton	Pythonpappy	2	239	Jun 20, 2014 by Mike B.
	Today's Gift - 6/19 (Preview) Grief may be a pathway to our deepest connections.People often say, "I don't want to burden you with my troubles, you have enough to worry about." Yet sharing our troubles with our partner or close friends lightens our burden and restores our balance. Telling someone our experiences and...	Pythonpappy	4	249	Jun 20, 2014 by Mike B.
	The AA Grapevine, January, 1950 (Preview) PRAYERS OF THE STEPS1ST STEP God, Creative Intelligence, Universal Mind, Spirit of Nature or Spirit of the Universe my name is ______, And I'm a real alcoholic ... and I need your help today. (pg.. 10-2, 46, & Chp. 3 BB)2nd STEP God, I'm standing at the turning point right now. Give me your protecti...	Philipld	0	573	Jun 19, 2014 by Philipld
	Confused About Thy Will Be Done in Praying (Preview) I grew up in a Methodist church and was a Christian. I wasn't raised in a Bible thumping family. The only time we prayed as a family is when we were with my grandparents and before a meal. We did have to go to Sunday School and church with my folks when we were younger, until my parents got upset at something w...	betterthanyesterday52	10	631	Jun 19, 2014 by Philipld
	One More... (Preview) Just curious: how have you, or how do you plan to, talk to your kids about alcohol and alcoholism after getting sober? I've thought a lot about this because, while I don't have kids now, there is a decent likelihood that some day my partner and I will. Just wondering what approaches folks have taken, giv...	AdamMoz	2	272	Jun 19, 2014 by Philipld
	Grapevine (Preview) June 19 "Sobriety isn't a discrete list of tasks that you do and then check off; it's a state of being that pervades every aspect of your life."	Mike B.	1	222	Jun 19, 2014 by Philipld
	"Normal" Drinking (Preview) This may sound ridiculous, but I started wondering today what "normal" drinking feels like to non-alcoholics. And what I mean by that is I wonder what it feels like, internally, to order one drink, finish it, enjoy a very light buzz, and then think no more about it. (The fact that I wonder th...	AdamMoz	16	791	Jun 19, 2014 by Mike B.
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