Practical experience shows that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. It works when other activities fail. . . You can help when no one else can. . . Life will take on new meaning.
Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 89, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
Thought to Ponder....
Faith is our greatest gift; its sharing with others our greatest responsibility.
Recovery Related Acronym
H E L P = Hope, Encouragement, Love, Patience.
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
And thats what its all about!!! I find helping others does help me stay sober because it reminds me that I dont want to be there again and start all over. Its not about me exclusively.....
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
