A Dozen Steps

June 29th, 2006

The Disease Speaks

Irregardless that we have a crusty, angry oldtimer here who doesn’t believe that our disease “speaks” to us - I believe it. There were some other, more considerate, more compassionate, more understanding, oldtimers who taught me that there was one place, especially, that I ought to be on the watch for the disease speaking to […]

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June 28th, 2006

They Rest In Peace

Thanks to Mary Christine, who brought back some very fond, sober memories - I thought I’d offer you a couple of brief links to part of A.A.’s founder’s history.
This is where it all started;

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June 26th, 2006

Honesty Is The Truth

Honesty is the truth and the truth will set us free!
I count myself blessed to have learned that this is a principle to live by that offers peace - of mind.
It did however, take quite some time in recovery to learn to be able to practice with any level of success and I sometimes need […]

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June 24th, 2006

FUI - Flying Under The Influence

HUMOR AHEAD!
Though it could have been dangerous;
Plastered Pelican in Detox After Flying Through Windshield
“Four pelicans were being detained in an animal drunk tank Friday on suspicion of public intoxication, authorities said.
One of the birds was in guarded condition after allegedly flying under the influence Thursday and crashing through the windshield of a car on Coast […]

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June 24th, 2006

What Is It That You Don’t Understand?

About situations like these;
90 days away from your last drink (sober - not!), involved (thru self-will, against sound advice) in a new relationship (yep, another newcomer in AA), new partner shows up at your front door - drunk. Without any thought process whatsoever, you invite her in. Then you engage her in “conversation” about what […]

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June 24th, 2006

Terminal Uniqueness

First Things First - I was told if I’d done something and it had a name, someone had done it before me. Therefore I was not unique!
So I moved further along into the Fifth Step (see “As Sick As Our Darkest Secrets”).
Beginning with pg 57 in the 12 and 12;
What are we likely to receive […]

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June 23rd, 2006

Are Your Insides Like This?

JJ pointed to it, Sam related it, and I really like it.
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, “My son, the battle is between “wolves” inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, unforgiveness, bitterness, stubbornness, envy, jealousy, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, […]

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June 22nd, 2006

Worried About What They Think About You?

I’ve heard so many folks through the years with this concern and I had it thick early on myself.
Last night at the Easy Does It First Step meeting I heard this;
“Being powerless over alcohol is not a big deal. Being powerless over alcohol, knowing it and then drinking is a big deal.”
The person who said […]

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June 21st, 2006

Savannah AA Dot Com

Oh, just a little link love for my bud Tony C. who’s re-organizing and re-designing and whatnot at our new Savannah AA web site.
If you have plans to be in Savannah and might be looking for a meeting (Mary Christine) Tony has a full set of pages where you can find a meeting list and […]

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June 20th, 2006

The First Deadly Sin

Wow. That’s not all I have to say either… but… wow!
I am absolutely amazed this morning as a direct result of last night. Perhaps there is a small condo being erected in my gray matter :-)
Having been given the opportunity to chair our group’s discussion meeting last night along with some time to consider a […]

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