Alcoholics Anonymous

JohnInNYC · JohnInNYC

As some of you know from reading my first post, I am new to this forum and to AA. My wife and I have always loved to travel. She is obsessed with the idea that we will go to Italy. On my first day of sobriety, I said, "I'm not touring Tuscany." She took that OK. However, when she brought up Rome...

Doll · Doll

FALSE PRIDE, p.209 Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first, we had deprived ourselves of His help. 12 & 12, p. 75 Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for direction to live a decent life is satisfied by the h...

Wren · Wren

Everything is made of light; everything is alive. The Great Mystery of life has little to do with intelligence. The universe is not an intellectual process. The intellect is helpful; but our hearts are the wiser part of ourselves. -- Mellen-Thomas Benedict Heart is a word that refers to many differe...

Rosco · Rosco

Hi everyone, this is Rosco here to share a bit of good news. I have been accepted into a alcoholic program in south Jersey. I've been out of a 25 day program since 06/22/07. Iam proud to say that I have been making meetings and following the AA program. I have never been more happy than I am right now. It has b...

wagon · wagon

I have been sober 30 months today. One day at a time. Thanks u all!!!!! If this board wasnt here, i would still be out there, You helped me get to my first aa meeting, and still walk with me, Wagon

Doll · Doll

GRATEFUL FOR WHAT I HAVE, p.208 During this process of learning more about humility, the most profound result of all was the change in our attitude toward God. 12 & 12, p. 75 Today my prayers consist mostly of saying thank you to my Higher Power for my sobriety and for the wonder of God's abundance, b...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It's about time you got angry - yes, that angry. Anger can be such a potent, frightening emotion. It can also be a feeling that guides us to important decisions, sometimes decisions difficult to make. It can signal other people's problems, our problems, or simply problems we need to address. We deny o...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Many of us have confused notions about what it means to be loved and cared about. Many of us were loved and cared for by people who had discrepancies between what they said and did. We may have had a mother or father who said, "I love you" to us, and then abandoned or neglected us, giving us confu...

Doll · Doll

His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans,and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for the past four years of life He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a alcoholic while attending college. Things have only gone down hill since. Across t...

Tina · Tina

Hi all Went my second meetin since friday, sure felt good to get to them. Seen alot of fimiliar faces and well felt home. Thankful that this forums here too and well couldn't be more at ease with myself now and all is will with my kids. thanks tina

Moon · Moon

Hi guys, It's been a while since I have checked in. I had an interesting thing happen to me the other day and I'd like to run it by you all. I have been primarily in al-anon and in one of my meetings I have an older gentleman friend who works both programs. Ocasionally after meetings some of us will get to...

John · John

Hi everyone, What an experience getting married has been after 15 years of being solo. Rose really worked hard to put it together. Actually built our wedding cake piece by piece, purchasing what she needed for it over a 4 week period over ebay. The reception food was prepared by members of the Miracle...

Robert · Robert

· Only by the grace of god, the ego can be dissolved and eternal happiness can be achieved. · To smilingly accept the will of God. · Selfless service of humanity is the true worship of God. · Women deserve the same respect as men. · Truth is highest of all, higher still is truthful living. I like that though...

dogmama · dogmama

Hello. I'm new to this forum and glad I found it. I'm 8 years sober and love the sober life. I don't get to as many f2f meetings as I used to so I decided to look on-line.

ron70062 · ron70062

First, let me say to ya like we say down here in South La. "Hey y'all !" Hope everyones doing good. If not, dont drink anyway! Things are going good here. working on week 6. (Mike's on week 2). Both of us are really trying. I found out he has a little problem with reading, so, him living next door,...

Doll · Doll

SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...

Doll · Doll

SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...

LisaF · LisaF

Hey y'all, Life's been busy to say the least... bf and our friend have been cleanin up the farm, scrapping metal... our friend got his semi and trailer over here the other day, had the trailer loaded up with junk cars to haul in, about 7 I think, piled 3 high... lol We've been out workin in the garden... we l...

Self Care with Family Members · Quetzal

I was thirty five years old the first time I spoke up to my mother and refused to buy into her games and manipulation. I was terribly frightened and almost couldn't believe I was doing this. I found I didn't have to be mean. I didn't have to start an argument. But I could say what I wanted and needed to say to t...

Phil · Phil

May you have many more....one day at a time... Onward!!

Phil · Phil

(Hurt - Bitterness - Injustice - Abused Pain) We feel emotional pain when we do not get what we want, need, or expect. We might feel hurt, rejection, bitterness, abuse, injustice or simply emotional pain. In such cases, we have not received the behavior or outcomes we expected or believed we deserve...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We deserve the best life and love has to offer, but we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only one place to start, an...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Hi everyone, I had an appointment with my GP earlier today to get the results of some heart tests that I have had recently. I was worried and anxious about it. But, it's good news from the GP and I wanted to share that with my cyber-family. The problem that I have is an excessive heartbeat. It's beating abo...

learning · learning

Would you all join me in giving a round of applause to our friend "Destinydreamer" aka Jamie who celebrated 5mos. sober on July 8th. Contiued success to you!!! (Can you hear the crowds roaring and clapping? LOL) Wanda

Rosco · Rosco

Hello my name is Rosco. I am new to AA and this site. I have 45 days sober and already I have never felt better, Thanks to the people and support of AA. It is truly the best thing that has ever happened to me. ONE DAY AT A TIME!!

Wren · Wren

In almost every case, we know what is best for us in our lives, from the relationships we create to the food we eat. Still, somewhat mysteriously, it is often difficult to make the right choices for ourselves. We find ourselves hanging out with someone who leaves us feeling drained or choosing to eat fa...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. - Alice Meyvell It's thought that Abe Lincoln once said, "We're as happy as we make up our minds to be." In other words, we decide to be happy. Bad weather, lost toys, broken plans, even angry friends don't have to ruin o...

Wren · Wren

I just want to say "welcome to MIP" to the new people I've seen on the board this morning. Whether you're posting or no, it's good to see you here. I hope you keep coming back and keep sharing as the spirit moves you. with blessings, Chris

learning · learning

Just wanted to share with everyone, that I am bursting at the seams with happiness over the birth of my first grandchild. Thomas J. was born yesterday afternoon. What a miracle to witness! I feel very blessed that my daughter WANTED me there with her and her boyfriend to see this new life come in...

Doll · Doll

Today has been a pretty good day, I suppose. Work was a bit less stressful than usual and I've actually been completely pain free for the last 4 hours. But cringing at every twinge, wondering when the pain will return, as it always does. MRI and X-Rays showed NO new herniated disks, that's the good news...

Doll · Doll

HUMILITY IS A GIFT, p.203 As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will, was missing. 12 & 12, p.72 When I first came to A.A., I wanted to find some of the elusive qualit...

Quetzal · Quetzal

God is subtle, but he is not malicious. -- Albert Einstein Recovery is an intensely spiritual process that asks us to grow in our understanding of God. Our understanding may have been shaped by early religious experiences or the beliefs of those around us. We may wonder if God is as shaming and frighte...

Phil · Phil

1. We accept the fact that all of our efforts to stop drinking have failed. 2. We believe that we must turn elsewhere for help. 3. We turn to our fellow men and women, particularly those who have struggled with the same problem. 4. We have made a list of the situations in which we are most likely to drink. 5....

Wren · Wren

I do not accept any absolute formulas for living. No preconceived code can see ahead to everything that can happen in a mans life. As we live, we grow and our beliefs change. They must change. So I think we should live with this constant discovery. We should be open to this adventure in heightened awaren...

ron70062 · ron70062

But thanks to God, you guy's and Ladies and AA, Today I am sober 1 Month !! Maybe to some , thats not much., But for this alki to stay sober 1 DAY is a mindblowing !! For those of you who read this and are new, Im living proof that it works. ! month ago , I made my first post. I was down to the point of ending it all for...

Quetzal · Quetzal

"Where are you, God? Where did you go?" So many people have gone away. We may have felt so alone so much. In the midst of our struggles and lessons, we may wonder if God has gone away too. There are wondrous days when we feel God's protection and presence, leading and guiding each step and event...

wagon · wagon

http://www.aaprimarypurpose.org/rotation/speakers2.htm

Robert · Robert

I have a friend in aa who has started smoking canabis apart from looking like he as put on 3 stone he dont seem too happy. my head is going crazy! every time i see him i want to smoke too i know i should not tho plz help

Quetzal · Quetzal

Let go of fear and your need to control. Relinquish anxiety. Let it slip away, as you dive into the river of the present moment, the river of your life, your place in the universe. Stop trying to force the direction. Try not to swim against the current, unless it is necessary for your survival. If you've b...

Robert · Robert

To some people, surrender may have negative connotations, implying defeat, giving up, failing to rise to the challenges of life, becoming lethargic, and so on. True surrender, however, is something entirely different. It does not mean to passively put up with whatever situation you find yoursel...

Phil · Phil

We started a post on here Re: Where everyone was from.. I would like to start one again.... Its amazing how close, that we can be living to some that share on this board, without realizing it...and its also amazing, just how small the world becomes in the fellowship of AA. My name is Phil.....from Ontar...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

How to Fight Depression and AnxietyBy Hara Estroff Marano for MSN Health & Fitness Q: What is the best way to deal with depression and anxiety? A: Quickly and definitively. Whatever kicks them off, depression and anxiety both are maintained by styles of thinking that magnify the initial insult...

wantneeda · wantneeda

step 4 i seem to have no confidence in doing step 4 the big book way A fellow member at a meeting the other night said in order for him to do his steps he really had to simplify. He said if you do it simply, it can be done on a napkin... don't need to have a thousand written pages. if I tend to stretch the truth..L...

fletch · fletch

I managed to stay sober 5 days last week which is getting better so i am proud of that and today i have got up and got back on the wagon and working on just today. Health wise i feel rubbish and very emotional cant stop crying which does not happen hardly ever as i dont show my feelings i know it,s just the d...

Wren · Wren

Finding Gifts In All When we have good days, we often find ourselves going over the details later, enjoying them a second and third time as we feel the joy of our good fortune. When we have bad days, we may find ourselves poring over the details of our misfortunes. However, we can reframe those bad days by...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Bring any request you have to God. No request is too large; none too small or insignificant. How often we limit God by not bringing to God everything we want and need. Do we need help getting our balance? Getting through the day? Do we need help in a particular relationship? With a particular character d...

fletch · fletch

Hi i am 34 years old my name is fletch. I wanted to introduce myself to the forum and say Hi to everyone and am so pleased to find this site. I have been using drinking as a boost for self esteem, confidence and courage it also makes me feel good baout myself, or it did. My first drink was around 14 and i wo...

Doll · Doll

TOWARD PEACE AND SERENITY . . . when we have taken a square look at some of these defects, have discussed them with another, and have become willing to have them removed, our thinking about humility commences to have a wider meaning. 12 & 12, p.74 When situations arise which destroy my serenity, pa...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Are we becoming stuck in the "if onlys"? "If only I had more money." "If only I were more attractive." "If only my parents had listened to Dr. Spock." The "if onlys" will get us nowhere. We would do better to think about what we have to work with to...

Tina · Tina

Just thought check, Went on holidays for a week, and of course went to visit my son. He is doing so well and daughter graduation went well. Also was long week as well, with legal matters in regards to my mom's accident. hopefully someday soon things well, work out for the best and every one can move past...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Wife Keeps Talking About Travel (Preview) As some of you know from reading my first post, I am new to this forum and to AA. My wife and I have always loved to travel. She is obsessed with the idea that we will go to Italy. On my first day of sobriety, I said, "I'm not touring Tuscany." She took that OK. However, when she brought up Rome...	JohnInNYC	5	510	Jul 19, 2007 by JohnInNYC
	Daily Reflections July 19 (Preview) FALSE PRIDE, p.209 Many of us who had thought ourselves religious awoke to the limitations of this attitude. Refusing to place God first, we had deprived ourselves of His help. 12 & 12, p. 75 Many false notions operate in false pride. The need for direction to live a decent life is satisfied by the h...	Doll	0	438	Jul 19, 2007 by Doll
	Opening the Heart (Preview) Everything is made of light; everything is alive. The Great Mystery of life has little to do with intelligence. The universe is not an intellectual process. The intellect is helpful; but our hearts are the wiser part of ourselves. -- Mellen-Thomas Benedict Heart is a word that refers to many differe...	Wren	1	440	Jul 18, 2007 by Phil
	More Good News (Preview) Hi everyone, this is Rosco here to share a bit of good news. I have been accepted into a alcoholic program in south Jersey. I've been out of a 25 day program since 06/22/07. Iam proud to say that I have been making meetings and following the AA program. I have never been more happy than I am right now. It has b...	Rosco	5	492	Jul 18, 2007 by destinydreamer
	30 months (Preview) I have been sober 30 months today. One day at a time. Thanks u all!!!!! If this board wasnt here, i would still be out there, You helped me get to my first aa meeting, and still walk with me, Wagon	wagon	10	485	Jul 18, 2007 by Tina
	Jul 18 Daily Reflections (Preview) GRATEFUL FOR WHAT I HAVE, p.208 During this process of learning more about humility, the most profound result of all was the change in our attitude toward God. 12 & 12, p. 75 Today my prayers consist mostly of saying thank you to my Higher Power for my sobriety and for the wonder of God's abundance, b...	Doll	0	425	Jul 18, 2007 by Doll
	Time to Get Angry (Preview) It's about time you got angry - yes, that angry. Anger can be such a potent, frightening emotion. It can also be a feeling that guides us to important decisions, sometimes decisions difficult to make. It can signal other people's problems, our problems, or simply problems we need to address. We deny o...	Quetzal	0	489	Jul 18, 2007 by Quetzal
	Love, in Words and Actions (Preview) Many of us have confused notions about what it means to be loved and cared about. Many of us were loved and cared for by people who had discrepancies between what they said and did. We may have had a mother or father who said, "I love you" to us, and then abandoned or neglected us, giving us confu...	Quetzal	1	458	Jul 17, 2007 by Rosco
	The OldTimer & The NewComer (Preview) His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans,and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for the past four years of life He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a alcoholic while attending college. Things have only gone down hill since. Across t...	Doll	2	528	Jul 17, 2007 by learning
	Back to the basics (Preview) Hi all Went my second meetin since friday, sure felt good to get to them. Seen alot of fimiliar faces and well felt home. Thankful that this forums here too and well couldn't be more at ease with myself now and all is will with my kids. thanks tina	Tina	2	507	Jul 17, 2007 by learning
	Does this seem strange? (Preview) Hi guys, It's been a while since I have checked in. I had an interesting thing happen to me the other day and I'd like to run it by you all. I have been primarily in al-anon and in one of my meetings I have an older gentleman friend who works both programs. Ocasionally after meetings some of us will get to...	Moon	11	554	Jul 17, 2007 by JohnInNYC
	Wedding Video (Preview) Hi everyone, What an experience getting married has been after 15 years of being solo. Rose really worked hard to put it together. Actually built our wedding cake piece by piece, purchasing what she needed for it over a 4 week period over ebay. The reception food was prepared by members of the Miracle...	John	0	1217	Jul 17, 2007 by John
	Main message for humanity (Preview) · Only by the grace of god, the ego can be dissolved and eternal happiness can be achieved. · To smilingly accept the will of God. · Selfless service of humanity is the true worship of God. · Women deserve the same respect as men. · Truth is highest of all, higher still is truthful living. I like that though...	Robert	0	418	Jul 17, 2007 by Robert
	New to this forum (Preview) Hello. I'm new to this forum and glad I found it. I'm 8 years sober and love the sober life. I don't get to as many f2f meetings as I used to so I decided to look on-line.	dogmama	6	472	Jul 17, 2007 by Zster
	Just popping in (Preview) First, let me say to ya like we say down here in South La. "Hey y'all !" Hope everyones doing good. If not, dont drink anyway! Things are going good here. working on week 6. (Mike's on week 2). Both of us are really trying. I found out he has a little problem with reading, so, him living next door,...	ron70062	4	451	Jul 17, 2007 by Zster
	Daily Reflections July 17 (Preview) SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...	Doll	0	445	Jul 17, 2007 by Doll
	Daily Reflections July 16 (Preview) SURRENDER AND SELF-EXAMINATION My stability came out of trying to give, not out of demanding that I receive. Thus I think it can work out with emotional sobriety. If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependency and its consequent unheal...	Doll	2	460	Jul 16, 2007 by learning
	hey y'all, just checkin in... (Preview) Hey y'all, Life's been busy to say the least... bf and our friend have been cleanin up the farm, scrapping metal... our friend got his semi and trailer over here the other day, had the trailer loaded up with junk cars to haul in, about 7 I think, piled 3 high... lol We've been out workin in the garden... we l...	LisaF	6	630	Jul 16, 2007 by learning
	Self Care with Family Members (Preview) I was thirty five years old the first time I spoke up to my mother and refused to buy into her games and manipulation. I was terribly frightened and almost couldn't believe I was doing this. I found I didn't have to be mean. I didn't have to start an argument. But I could say what I wanted and needed to say to t...	Quetzal	5	579	Jul 16, 2007 by dogmama
	Tina had FOUR YEARS Yesterday (Preview) May you have many more....one day at a time... Onward!!	Phil	11	829	Jul 16, 2007 by Tina
	An Article Re: Emotional Pain (Preview) (Hurt - Bitterness - Injustice - Abused Pain) We feel emotional pain when we do not get what we want, need, or expect. We might feel hurt, rejection, bitterness, abuse, injustice or simply emotional pain. In such cases, we have not received the behavior or outcomes we expected or believed we deserve...	Phil	3	777	Jul 16, 2007 by Phil
	Insisting on the Best (Preview) We deserve the best life and love has to offer, but we are each faced with the challenge of learning to identify what that means in our life. We must each come to grips with our own understanding of what we believe we deserve, what we want, and whether we are receiving it. There is only one place to start, an...	Quetzal	0	444	Jul 16, 2007 by Quetzal
	Good News! (Preview) Hi everyone, I had an appointment with my GP earlier today to get the results of some heart tests that I have had recently. I was worried and anxious about it. But, it's good news from the GP and I wanted to share that with my cyber-family. The problem that I have is an excessive heartbeat. It's beating abo...	Quetzal	5	454	Jul 15, 2007 by Wren
	Congrats Jamie (Preview) Would you all join me in giving a round of applause to our friend "Destinydreamer" aka Jamie who celebrated 5mos. sober on July 8th. Contiued success to you!!! (Can you hear the crowds roaring and clapping? LOL) Wanda	learning	6	495	Jul 15, 2007 by Wren
	New Beginnings (Preview) Hello my name is Rosco. I am new to AA and this site. I have 45 days sober and already I have never felt better, Thanks to the people and support of AA. It is truly the best thing that has ever happened to me. ONE DAY AT A TIME!!	Rosco	8	861	Jul 15, 2007 by Wren
	Parts that don't want to heal-Shedding light on ourselves (Preview) In almost every case, we know what is best for us in our lives, from the relationships we create to the food we eat. Still, somewhat mysteriously, it is often difficult to make the right choices for ourselves. We find ourselves hanging out with someone who leaves us feeling drained or choosing to eat fa...	Wren	1	454	Jul 15, 2007 by kissers
	Happiness (Preview) Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. - Alice Meyvell It's thought that Abe Lincoln once said, "We're as happy as we make up our minds to be." In other words, we decide to be happy. Bad weather, lost toys, broken plans, even angry friends don't have to ruin o...	Quetzal	1	451	Jul 14, 2007 by Rosco
	Welcome (Preview) I just want to say "welcome to MIP" to the new people I've seen on the board this morning. Whether you're posting or no, it's good to see you here. I hope you keep coming back and keep sharing as the spirit moves you. with blessings, Chris	Wren	3	634	Jul 14, 2007 by Rosco
	Bursting Emotions (Preview) Just wanted to share with everyone, that I am bursting at the seams with happiness over the birth of my first grandchild. Thomas J. was born yesterday afternoon. What a miracle to witness! I feel very blessed that my daughter WANTED me there with her and her boyfriend to see this new life come in...	learning	4	493	Jul 14, 2007 by destinydreamer
	My name is Jennifer & I'm an alcoholic (Preview) Today has been a pretty good day, I suppose. Work was a bit less stressful than usual and I've actually been completely pain free for the last 4 hours. But cringing at every twinge, wondering when the pain will return, as it always does. MRI and X-Rays showed NO new herniated disks, that's the good news...	Doll	5	681	Jul 13, 2007 by Doll
	Daily Reflections July 13 (Preview) HUMILITY IS A GIFT, p.203 As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will, was missing. 12 & 12, p.72 When I first came to A.A., I wanted to find some of the elusive qualit...	Doll	0	1134	Jul 13, 2007 by Doll
	God as We Understand God (Preview) God is subtle, but he is not malicious. -- Albert Einstein Recovery is an intensely spiritual process that asks us to grow in our understanding of God. Our understanding may have been shaped by early religious experiences or the beliefs of those around us. We may wonder if God is as shaming and frighte...	Quetzal	0	490	Jul 13, 2007 by Quetzal
	The Agnostic 12 steps (Preview) 1. We accept the fact that all of our efforts to stop drinking have failed. 2. We believe that we must turn elsewhere for help. 3. We turn to our fellow men and women, particularly those who have struggled with the same problem. 4. We have made a list of the situations in which we are most likely to drink. 5....	Phil	1	490	Jul 12, 2007 by Sick of being sick
	Living the Adventure (Preview) I do not accept any absolute formulas for living. No preconceived code can see ahead to everything that can happen in a mans life. As we live, we grow and our beliefs change. They must change. So I think we should live with this constant discovery. We should be open to this adventure in heightened awaren...	Wren	1	432	Jul 12, 2007 by timverton
	O.K. , so I wont make cover of NewsWeek.... (Preview) But thanks to God, you guy's and Ladies and AA, Today I am sober 1 Month !! Maybe to some , thats not much., But for this alki to stay sober 1 DAY is a mindblowing !! For those of you who read this and are new, Im living proof that it works. ! month ago , I made my first post. I was down to the point of ending it all for...	ron70062	8	518	Jul 12, 2007 by Quetzal
	Letting Go of Fear of Abandonment (Preview) "Where are you, God? Where did you go?" So many people have gone away. We may have felt so alone so much. In the midst of our struggles and lessons, we may wonder if God has gone away too. There are wondrous days when we feel God's protection and presence, leading and guiding each step and event...	Quetzal	0	712	Jul 12, 2007 by Quetzal
	aa tapes (Preview) http://www.aaprimarypurpose.org/rotation/speakers2.htm	wagon	1	531	Jul 12, 2007 by fletch
	experience with canabis>? (Preview) I have a friend in aa who has started smoking canabis apart from looking like he as put on 3 stone he dont seem too happy. my head is going crazy! every time i see him i want to smoke too i know i should not tho plz help	Robert	8	623	Jul 12, 2007 by alligot
	Going with the Flow (Preview) Let go of fear and your need to control. Relinquish anxiety. Let it slip away, as you dive into the river of the present moment, the river of your life, your place in the universe. Stop trying to force the direction. Try not to swim against the current, unless it is necessary for your survival. If you've b...	Quetzal	2	511	Jul 12, 2007 by moonbeams888
	surrender (Preview) To some people, surrender may have negative connotations, implying defeat, giving up, failing to rise to the challenges of life, becoming lethargic, and so on. True surrender, however, is something entirely different. It does not mean to passively put up with whatever situation you find yoursel...	Robert	8	2280	Jul 12, 2007 by moonbeams888
	Many many moons ago... (Preview) We started a post on here Re: Where everyone was from.. I would like to start one again.... Its amazing how close, that we can be living to some that share on this board, without realizing it...and its also amazing, just how small the world becomes in the fellowship of AA. My name is Phil.....from Ontar...	Phil	15	607	Jul 11, 2007 by jeannie
	A better way than drinking when anxious or depressed (Preview) How to Fight Depression and AnxietyBy Hara Estroff Marano for MSN Health & Fitness Q: What is the best way to deal with depression and anxiety? A: Quickly and definitively. Whatever kicks them off, depression and anxiety both are maintained by styles of thinking that magnify the initial insult...	Sick of being sick	2	525	Jul 11, 2007 by Phil
	how did you do it?? (Preview) step 4 i seem to have no confidence in doing step 4 the big book way A fellow member at a meeting the other night said in order for him to do his steps he really had to simplify. He said if you do it simply, it can be done on a napkin... don't need to have a thousand written pages. if I tend to stretch the truth..L...	wantneeda	5	497	Jul 11, 2007 by wantneeda
	Bad Day (Preview) I managed to stay sober 5 days last week which is getting better so i am proud of that and today i have got up and got back on the wagon and working on just today. Health wise i feel rubbish and very emotional cant stop crying which does not happen hardly ever as i dont show my feelings i know it,s just the d...	fletch	5	525	Jul 11, 2007 by fletch
	Offerings of the Day (Preview) Finding Gifts In All When we have good days, we often find ourselves going over the details later, enjoying them a second and third time as we feel the joy of our good fortune. When we have bad days, we may find ourselves poring over the details of our misfortunes. However, we can reframe those bad days by...	Wren	1	391	Jul 11, 2007 by Doll
	Bring Any Request to God (Preview) Bring any request you have to God. No request is too large; none too small or insignificant. How often we limit God by not bringing to God everything we want and need. Do we need help getting our balance? Getting through the day? Do we need help in a particular relationship? With a particular character d...	Quetzal	1	539	Jul 11, 2007 by Wren
	Newbie Intro and share (Preview) Hi i am 34 years old my name is fletch. I wanted to introduce myself to the forum and say Hi to everyone and am so pleased to find this site. I have been using drinking as a boost for self esteem, confidence and courage it also makes me feel good baout myself, or it did. My first drink was around 14 and i wo...	fletch	7	486	Jul 10, 2007 by fletch
	Daily Reflections July 10 (Preview) TOWARD PEACE AND SERENITY . . . when we have taken a square look at some of these defects, have discussed them with another, and have become willing to have them removed, our thinking about humility commences to have a wider meaning. 12 & 12, p.74 When situations arise which destroy my serenity, pa...	Doll	0	724	Jul 10, 2007 by Doll
	Using Today's Tools (Preview) Are we becoming stuck in the "if onlys"? "If only I had more money." "If only I were more attractive." "If only my parents had listened to Dr. Spock." The "if onlys" will get us nowhere. We would do better to think about what we have to work with to...	Quetzal	0	505	Jul 10, 2007 by Quetzal
	Hi all (Preview) Just thought check, Went on holidays for a week, and of course went to visit my son. He is doing so well and daughter graduation went well. Also was long week as well, with legal matters in regards to my mom's accident. hopefully someday soon things well, work out for the best and every one can move past...	Tina	5	596	Jul 9, 2007 by Tina
«First < 1 … 395 396 397 398 399 … 532 > Last» \| Page of 532 sorted by