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Always worthy of consideration, any day, any time, imho.
From Silkworth.net;
Tradition Four: Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or AA as a whole.
Do I insist that there are only a few right ways of doing things in AA?
Does my group always consider the welfare of the rest of AA? Of nearby […]
From the book “Back To Basics” (though I’m certain these definitions might be found anywhere…)
To be used as a guide for a Fourth Step - Liabilities and their definitions.
Resentment - “When we are angry or bitter toward someone for an extended period of time over some real or imagined insult, we are feeling resentment. It […]
“Indeed, the attainment of greater humility is the foundation principle of each of A.A.’s Twelve Steps. For without some degree of humility, no alcoholic can stay sober at all. Nearly all A.A.’s have found, too, that unless they develop much more of this precious quality than may be required just for sobriety, they still haven’t […]
Yeah, I’m sure many will say they are… and I’d be tempted to refer them to the poem JJ shared with us in a recent post.
Self-delusion. Masks.
Of course! Some truly are! How about you?
“We are convinced God wants us to live happy, joyous, and free.” Why did they feel compelled to say this in our […]
It is my personal hope that I can continue to remain teachable in the light of continuous judgment, character assassination and perpetual anger and hate. Which is why today’s reading is an affirmation, to me…
Learning To Love Ourselves
“Alcoholism was a lonely business, even though we were surrounded by people who loved us…. We were trying […]
From AA’s pamphlet “Questions and Answers On Sponsorship”
What Is Sponsorship?
“An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program shares that experience on a continuous, individual basis with another alcoholic who is attempting to attain or maintain sobriety through A.A”
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Fear
Back to the Big Book, pg. 67;
“This short word somehow touches about every aspect of our lives. It was an evil and corroding thread; the fabric of our existence was shot through with it. It set in motion trains of circumstances which brought us misfortune we felt we didn’t deserve. But did not we, ourselves, […]
I love a challenge! I’m an alcoholic! Challenge my ego and… well… I’ll bet you folks know what happens lol. I’d like to try to do this with dignity and respect and consideration. I may owe someone an apology along the way, firstly because you may find yourselves reading some of my personal opinions with […]
Which quotes from page 86 in the Big Book;
“… we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives.”
The thoughts offered by the person who responded;
“When said sincerely, this prayer teaches me to be truly unselfish and humble, for even in doing good deeds I often […]
For JJ (and whoever else can make good use of it)
Broken Dreams
As children bring their broken toys
With tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams to God
Because He was my friend.
But then, instead of leaving Him
in peace to work alone,
I hung around and tried to help
With ways that were my own.
At last, I snatched […]
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery.
A Dozen Steps
A Hearty Life
Alzheimer's Notes
Astronomy Buff
Autism Vox
Baldiness
Breaking the Mirror
Breastfeeding 1-2-3
Cancer Commentary
Daily Tomorrow
Diabetes Notes
Eating Fabulous
Fertility Notes
Genetics & Health
Grounded Fitness
Health and Men
Healthbolt
Help My Hurt
Kids Health Notes
Lively Women
Mental Health Notes
Pink Ribbon Review
Veggie Chic
Weighting Line
Womb Within
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