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The question has been raised in regard to the Eleventh Tradition;
“Are we as a on-line sober community practicing this principle the best we can?”
Hmmm. let’s consider…
“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.”
Scott really has what I’d think […]
The Tenth Step Promises from the AA History Lovers Group at Yahoo!
We continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. (84:2)
We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. (84:2)
We have entered the world of the Spirit. (84:2)
Love and tolerance of others […]
The first sentence of today’s daily reflection. How true! Seemingly always in a state of frustration.
The second sentence also hits home, today… “With more to do than seemed possible, I fell further behind, no matter how hard I tried.”
It hasn’t been easy leaving someone that I was emotionally invested in for over forty years but […]
I swear! I heard it at a meeting! Out of the mouth of - - a teenager! No, not a young person, someone with 17 years “sober.”
“I do the first three steps every day. The other nine? Well, they’ve become, well, they’ve almost become optional.”
Damnation!
There was a brand spanking new newcomer sitting there in his […]
If you need a quick lesson, this is how you do it.
Not knowing whether you are right or wrong, sharing with close friends and fellow, trusted AA members, coming to a conclusion based on personal experience…
You make a decision and stick to it no matter what.
I have believed, and felt, like I was in an […]
“We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness.”
We have a good friend who asks this question at meetings - “how do I know that AA is working?” The answer?
I’ve never had it […]
Well, as simple as it can be between an alcoholic and his possibly drug addicted son.
Yes, Namenlosen, though it hasn’t occurred in the way you and I seemed to plan it (lol), there has been communication between my oldest son and I for the first time in many years. Over ten.
This, is not easy… and […]
From the AA Grapevine, Vol. 57 Issue 6, November 2000;
NERVOUS ABOUT HEARING HIS FIRST FIFTH STEP, a young priest asked an older priest to sit in on the session. After the AA member had described a few of his experiences, the older priest motioned the young one to step out into the hall.
“Cross your arms […]
Dick, I’m going to give you this one but make a post about it. There’s a reason. Your comments are more like commentaries and since I wouldn’t do it for someone else, I can’t do it for you - allow your extensive comments to be approved. Additionally, I’m sorry but you come much too close […]
Significant October Dates in A.A. History
from AA History Lovers at Yahoo! Groups
Oct 1936 - Bill C. a Canadian alcoholic staying at Bill’s house, committed suicide using a gas stove.
Oct 1939 - 1st central committee formed in Cleveland; 1st example A.A. rotation.
Oct 1942 - 1st issue of Cleveland Central Bulletin is published.
Oct 1944 - First non […]
Here are the steps we took, which are suggested as a program of recovery.
A Dozen Steps
A Hearty Life
Alzheimer's Notes
Autism Vox
Breaking the Mirror
Breastfeeding 1-2-3
Diabetes Notes
Eating Fabulous
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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