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This post seems to have a timeless quality to it… which is why I’m editing it to bring it up to date. I originally posted this June 05, 2006.
Good ‘ole Tony AA from the East End (Suffolk Cty., NY) - in response to a newcomer’s question.
“When should I start working the steps?”
And Tony asked “Is […]
For those who’ve been around for a few 24 hours and who’s skin has thickened a bit…
WHY GO TO MEETINGS
Shortly before his death in 1950, Dr. Bob was asked why he still went to meetings.
His three reasons should give every A.A. member pause to reflect deeply as they are the very essence of A.A. service. […]
Do you concern yourself with the “appropriateness” or the “intelligence” or the worth of something you might want to share in a meeting?
I continue to subscribe to the principle the oldtimers taught me - that is that there is nothing you can share in an AA meeting that is truly wrong. Even if you are […]
Okay… we’ve had two consecutive meetings where we’ve discussed choice and defense against the first drink.
To begin the first meeting, we quoted from page 24 in the Big Book;
“The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called will power becomes practically nonexistent. We are […]
If I ask for a lead on anger, the topic is anger, right?
If I ask for a lead on acceptance, the topic is acceptance, right?
If I ask for a lead on feeling left out, the topic is feeling left out, right?
And then, from my experience, the discussion will probably flow along the lines of solutions […]
From today’s Daily Reflection;
“He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it.”
The writer (I imagine, Bill W.) speaks of the double standard “that held me captive as an active alcoholic… filled with terror and confusion,”
“If I don’t get a drink I’m going to […]
Bill W. wrote an article in May, 1947 which appears in The Language Of The Heart as “Adequate Hospitalization: One Great Need” within which he speaks of “presenting the program.”
Of hospitalization Bill says: “The primary purpose of hospitalization is not to save our prospect the pain of getting sober; its real purpose is to place […]
Thursday night was anniversary night at the South Side Group. Joe B. celebrated 18 years and Charles N. celebrated 4 years. Dotty W. shared her experience, strength and hope from the podium as she does each year at Joe’s anniversary.
Among many things she says that I am able to relate to, one in particular stands […]
The first word in the first step is “We,” not by accident, but by design. From the 12 Step forum;
A man falls into a hole.
A priest walks by. The man says, “Hey can you help me?” The priest writes a prayer and tosses it into the hole.
A doctor walks by. The man says, “Hey can […]
It is nice to know that you’re not alone.
In today’s Savannah Morning News there is an article about the new head football coach at Savannah State Univ., Chet Lemon.
Mr. Lemon has a philosophy and a belief that he applies to football and life that I feel could be applied to recovery as well.
Here it is;
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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
Breaking the Mirror
Breastfeeding 1-2-3
Cancer Commentary
Daily Tomorrow
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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