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“By following the Ten Commandments and Twelve Steps to the letter we automatically lead a spiritual life, whether or not we recognize it.
Here, however, is a set of suggestions, couched in the simplest of language:
Elimination of sin from our lives.
Develop humility.
Constantly pray to God for guidance.
Practice charity.
Meditate frequently on our newly […]
From Stellar Fire and Cora Finch;
“In Alcoholics Anonymous tradition, storytelling is a prominent part of recovery. Through telling their stories, new members learn to shape their experiences in a way that enhances identification with the group. Individual stories often recapitulate themes from the history of the fellowship itself.
The relationship between personal histories and the history […]
Significant January Dates in A.A. History
from AA History Lovers at Yahoo! Groups;
Jan 1929 - Bill W. wrote third promise in Bible to quit drinking.
Jan 1940 - Akron group moves to new home at King School.
Jan 1944 - Dr. Harry Tiebout’s first paper on the subject of “Alcoholics Anonymous”.
Jan 1944 - Onset of Bill’s 11 years […]
Significant December Dates in A.A. History
from AA History Lovers at Yahoo! Groups;
Dec 1934 - Bill & Lois start attending Oxford Group meetings.
Dec 1934 to May 1935 - Bill works with alcoholics, but fails to sober any of them. Lois reminds him HE is sober.
Dec 1938 - Twelve Steps written.
Nov/Dec 1939 - Akron group withdrawals from […]
Significant November Dates In A.A. History
from AA History Lovers at Yahoo! Groups;
Nov 1934 - Ebby T. carries message to Bill.
Nov 1936 - Fitz M leaves Towns Hospital to become ‘AA #3 in NY’ with Bill W and Hank P.
Nov 1937 - Bill and Dr. Bob compare notes in Akron. Count forty cases staying sober. […]
From AAHistory.com;
“Joe McQ. from Little Rock, Arkansas, of the original Joe and Charlie Big Book Studies, moved on to another life October 25, 2007. You are invited to leave a message in his Memorial Book for his family.”
Joe’s funeral will be Thursday, Nov. 1st, 2007, 11 A.M. at the Pulaski Height United Methodist Church.
History of […]
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 […]
Significant September Dates in A.A. History
from AA History Lovers at Yahoo! Groups
Sept 1930 - Bill wrote 4th (last) promise in family Bible to quit drinking.
Sept 1939 - Group started by Earl T in Chicago.
Sept 1940 - AA group started in Toledo by Duke P & others.
Sept 1940 - Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases gives […]
I’ve had this comment from Dick B. sitting in moderation for quite some time and I feel it is time to bring it into the open. I’ve attempted to let Dick know that placing these comments on this Blog is more of a personal agenda than is really appropriate. Yet the information that he offers […]
Significant August Dates in A.A. History
from AA History Lovers at Yahoo! Groups;
Aug 1934 - Rowland H and Cebra persuade court to parole Ebby T. to them.
Aug 1939 - Dr. Bob wrote & may have signed article for Faith magazine.
Aug 1981 - Distribution of Alcoholics Anonymous passes 3 million.
Aug 1, 1943 - Washington Times-Herald (DC) reports […]
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Autism Vox
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Breaking the Mirror
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Cancer Commentary
Daily Tomorrow
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Eating Fabulous
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Grounded Fitness
Health and Men
Healthbolt
Help My Hurt
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Lively Women
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Weighting Line
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