Alcoholics Anonymous

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Just thought I'd drop a note to those who welcomed & replied to my 1st post.. I've added a little more to that just in case you're interested. I will direct all future posts in response & reply to other people's writings to keep it punchy & upbeat. I don't want to disap...

TLH · TLH

Like anyone else who's getting sober, I find myself with some extra time on my hands. On top of that, I tend to work stuff out by writing- I've written consistantly as long as I've known how to write- probably comes from being raised by academics and not having a TV (or rather, to be accurate- not having a T...

Doll · Doll

FREEDOM FROM GUILT Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an eg...

tina · tina

A HUG REDUCES STRESSIMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATIONiT'S INVIGORATINGIT'S REJUNEVATINGIT ELEVATES SELF ESTEEMIT GENERATES GOOD WILLIT HAS NO UNPLESANT SIDE EFFECTSIT IS NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE DRUG!!THE PERFECT CURE FOR WHAT AILS YOUNO MOVABLE PARTSNO BATTERIES TO WEAR OUTNO PENODI...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We have the power to direct our minds to replace the feelings of being upset, depressed, and fearful with the feeling of inner peace. -- Gerald G. Jampolsky Learning to identify negative thoughts is a powerful way to begin changing our negative behavior. We always think before we act, even if the thin...

RyanS · RyanS

I thought I'd take a minute to share something I read this morning, few newcomers around First three steps in a nutshell- 1. There's a problem 2. There's a solution 3. I get to choose

Quetzal · Quetzal

Watching a child acquire language, I realize, again, that naming things demystifies them. - -Mary Casey Sharing with another our fears of starting a new job, ending a relationship, getting into therapy, or even joining a social club will help us keep the fear in perspective. Fears that go undiscuss...

TLH · TLH

My internet has been heinously slow lately, and it prompted me to look for a way to change the default settings for my sign-in, but I couldn't find one. Is there a way to set it so that my entry page is sorted by last modified rather than date of entry? I was sure there would be a setting for that, b...

Sailmacgregor · Sailmacgregor

Hi everyone, I am new to this whole AA thing. I discovered this board looking for a place to attend an AA meeting. I plan on going tomorrow night, would like to go tonight but I have my son with me. I am in need of help with my drinking. I tried to quite on December 28th. I promised that if I start d...

Sailmacgregor · Sailmacgregor

Hi everyone, I wrote yesterday that I am admitting to this before I loose everything. I looked for a meeting by me. As I mentioned the Connecticut web site for AA meetings don't list phone numbers. Also the church by me that has the meeting tonight does not answer the phone. I was desperate y...

Rinder · Rinder

Hello, everyone...I hope that today finds you with many blessing... I believe in my program and I am here to support and be supported...I say this b/c I am leaving a site that does not support my program and can not see my point of view... I feel pressured to leave my H and I don't feel that is what my Hp w...

ub40 · ub40

Hi all, feel like this is the right place to share my story, Firstly i have to say after reading several posts, this seems like a very nice, genuine forum. Ok, this is my tale, it was towards the end of last year that i thought i may have a drinking problem, before then i thought that only happened to other pe...

Phil · Phil

DON'T QUIT!When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you're trudging seems all up hill When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh When care is pressing you down a bit Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer, with its twis...

Doll · Doll

RIGOROUS HONESTY Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to t...

Quetzal · Quetzal

The reality is that changes are coming . . .They must come. You must share in bringing them. -- John Hersey Change. It's scary. It's hard. It's needed. Sometimes it feels good; other times it feels bad. But one thing is for sure: it keeps on happening. Just when our life seems settled, it ch...

timverton · timverton

It's 1:30 in the morning here and I'm having a bit of trouble sleeping even though it's been a long working day. I was just sitting back reading a little of "The Prophet" and, as usual when reading it, had to reflect a bit on my life and the lives of all of us unconcious pain-seekers out here. Your joy is your...

LisaF · LisaF

I made it to nebraska Saturday night, just been trying to settle in to farm life... talk about some major adjustments! No washer and dryer, no dishwasher, and no shower just a tub! Not to mention it's colder here than it gets in TN. I've cut way back on my smoking having to smoke outside, it&...

Wren · Wren

Our feelings can sometimes present a very challenging aspect of our lives. We experience intense emotions without understanding precisely why and consequently find it difficult to identify the solutions that will soothe our distressed minds and hearts. Yet it is only when we are capable of namin...

Sobrietyspell · Sobrietyspell

Hi everyone, thanks for being here for & with me. I feel the love already. I've been coming to AA since Aug 7th 06 after 2months of self sobriety & then 'coincidently' began to slip once every other week. This happened 4times until the penny dropped & I gripped th...

Phil · Phil

1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? Yes No 2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? Yes No 3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? Yes No 4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? Yes No 5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? Yes No 6. Have you gotten into financial diff...

tina · tina

11 REASONS FOR GOING TO WORK NAKED1.Your boss is always yelling "I want to see your ass in here by 8:00!" 2.Can take advantage of computer monitor radiation to work on your tan. 3.Inventive way to finally meet that hottie in the Human Resources. 4."I’d love to chip in, but I left my wall...

Lucky McSober · Lucky McSober

I'm not dead, haven't fallen off the wagon, or on the wagon, or whatever the hell the saying is...I've been focusing on work, exercise, my lovely girlfriend. Haven't shit myself lately :) Just wanted to check in...say hi...that sort of thing. Hi.

Doll · Doll

WHAT WE NEED - EACH OTHER . . . . A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, "You are an A.A. member if you say so . . . nobody can keep you out." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139 For years, whenever I reflected on Tradition Three ("The only requirement for A.A. membership is...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Disappointment and Frustration Many of us, whether we are conscious of it or not, create much of the unhappiness we experience. Our disappointments are the result of our own negative or limited thoughts about ourselves and our world. What are some of those limiting thoughts, those subconscious be...

Doll · Doll

Booze. Beer, really. I loved it. (I guess I still do). I used to go thru 'phases' and every now and then I'd go to our local Wine World. They sold every thing. Fancy beer in fancy bottles from places like Tazmania. Fancy wine with fancy names in fancy bottles. There was one, Monkey somethi...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Today I will remember that there are many people who are going through the same experience as I am, and I'm not alone. I can reach out to others when I'm ready; I will find others who will understand. I can attend a support group, call a hot line, or keep telling myself, I'm not alone. I'm...

JGalligan · JGalligan

I apologize in advance at the length of this testimonial. But, it's going to take a bit to get my whole story out, so here it goes... First off, it's very hard to spill this out. At the time of this writing, I'm still a bit buzzed--but it's always at this point that reality hits. When I&#...

Quetzal · Quetzal

It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in,...

Doll · Doll

GETTING INVOLVED There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look aro...

welshgit77 · welshgit77

Hello everyone, im welshgit77, im new to computers. Ive been a member of AA for 8 months now, i attened meetings and work the steps, i thought i would try and talk to my fellow friends through the computer.I tried the rooms a few times and failed, but im back for good this time, i feel better every day, im d...

tina · tina

Ya know what they say, no one for sees the future. We make decisions on the basis of not knowing the out come and leaving it in Gods hands. All we can do is live in the moment and hope for the best. In this past year I admit to making some decisions that at the time seemed right and now know that sometimes my d...

Quetzal · Quetzal

We are what we are. - -Motto of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor Sometimes we devote so much effort to being what we are not, that we lose the chance to be what we are. We have one identity for this person and another for that one. Our co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family all expect different things o...

Phil · Phil

How it works RARELY HAVE we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such u...

Doll · Doll

HAVING FUN YET? . . . we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders. ALCOHOLICS AN...

tina · tina

THIS ONE IS FABULOUS!!! It was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives in Chula Vista, CA. He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment, to "explain God." I wonder if any of us could have done as well ? [ . and he had such an assignment, in California, and someone publish...

TLH · TLH

Long time. I check in now and again but I haven't posted for the longest time. Been trying to be proactive but mostly been just hanging in there, really. Anyhow- Xmas is here and that's always tough. Anyways........ just trying once again to get the momentum up to go to a meeting. Having a h...

mmerlino · mmerlino

I really did not know what meant to be truly grateful. I was talking to a friend back in December saying how grateful I was for this and that. However, in the next sentence over. I said some really negative things. He then said how could I have said that; when I am so grateful. So, he asked me to go home a...

wagon · wagon

Resentment is the "number one" offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have been spiritually sick. When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Resentments are the blocks that hold us back from loving others and ourselves. Resentments do not punish the other person; they punish us. They become barriers to feeling good and enjoying life. They prevent us from being in harmony with the world. Resentments are hardened chunks of anger. They loo...

Doll · Doll

"LET'S KEEP IT SIMPLE" A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, "Remember, Bill, let's not louse this thing up. Let's keep it simple!" I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the la...

tina · tina

Just dropped in was able to get to a meeting last nite, it was the first in a while. Felt nice to get out to the meeting, guess sometimes its just hard enough to try and not get caught up in the life of being busy and remembering to get back to the basics. Glad I was able to get out and spend time talking to o...

sheilasdad · sheilasdad

Hi to everyone here at MIP, First of all thanks for the experience, strength, hope, and laughter you add to my life everyday. While I don't post all the time, I visit every day. I feel sometimes I take much more than I give, because I get a lot here. Anyway... today I am sober for 11 years. God has ble...

Doll · Doll

When I first came to AA, my biggest resentment was toward my ex-husband, for oh so many reasons. Even though we'd been divorced for many years, I just could not let some things go. He & I had always promised to be 'friendly' but once I got into the program we no longer had anything in com...

Doll · Doll

SERVING MY BROTHER The member talks to the newcomer not in a spirit of power but in a spirit of humility and weakness. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE p. 279 As the days pass in A.A., I ask God to guide my thoughts and the words that I speak. In this labor of continuous participation in the Fellowship, I h...

Quetzal · Quetzal

Life is not life at all without delight. -- Coventry Patmore Newcomer I'm tired of following the same routines week after week, month after month. I've been thinking about taking a trip for a few days. I know, I know, you warned me about geographic changes. But I want to do something different...

Robert · Robert

am A criminal its official , I have had fun today trying to sort this out. we have establised 99.9% that I have a criminal record, but it was commited in 2003 by someone who lives in arnold ( i live in long eaton) and he has tattoos on both arms I have none. but he claims he is Robert F Greco DOB 05/...

Phil · Phil

Why Men Wear Earrings THIS EXPLAINS THE ORIGIN OF WHY MEN STARTED WEARING EARRINGS. A man notices that his co-worker is wearing an earring. This man knows his co-worker to be a normally conservative fellow, and is curious about his sudden change in "fashion sense." "So," he sa...

Doll · Doll

"WE PAUSE . . . AND ASK" As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.87 Today I humbly ask my Higher Power for the grace to find the space between my impulse and my action; to let flow a cooling breeze when I would r...

Sick of being sick · Sick of being sick

When I was 21.....it was a very good year

Wren · Wren

Laws are the dictates of nature. When adhered to, they produce harmony. Human laws ideally ought to reflect laws of nature. When they don’t, then disharmony is created. When we think of harmony we typically think of music, as this is a clearly seen, or heard, expression of harmony. When sounds...

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	New thread re an old thread (Preview) Just thought I'd drop a note to those who welcomed & replied to my 1st post.. I've added a little more to that just in case you're interested. I will direct all future posts in response & reply to other people's writings to keep it punchy & upbeat. I don't want to disap...	Sobrietyspell	4	1400	Jan 29, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	Rambling.... (Preview) Like anyone else who's getting sober, I find myself with some extra time on my hands. On top of that, I tend to work stuff out by writing- I've written consistantly as long as I've known how to write- probably comes from being raised by academics and not having a TV (or rather, to be accurate- not having a T...	TLH	11	740	Jan 29, 2007 by TLH
	Daily Reflections Jan 27 (Preview) FREEDOM FROM GUILT Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word "blame" from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 When I become willing to accept my own powerlessness, I begin to realize that blaming myself for all the trouble in my life can be an eg...	Doll	1	428	Jan 28, 2007 by kbstandup
	Little something for the newcomers (Preview) A HUG REDUCES STRESSIMPROVES BLOOD CIRCULATIONiT'S INVIGORATINGIT'S REJUNEVATINGIT ELEVATES SELF ESTEEMIT GENERATES GOOD WILLIT HAS NO UNPLESANT SIDE EFFECTSIT IS NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE DRUG!!THE PERFECT CURE FOR WHAT AILS YOUNO MOVABLE PARTSNO BATTERIES TO WEAR OUTNO PENODI...	tina	10	468	Jan 28, 2007 by tina
	Positive Thinking (Preview) We have the power to direct our minds to replace the feelings of being upset, depressed, and fearful with the feeling of inner peace. -- Gerald G. Jampolsky Learning to identify negative thoughts is a powerful way to begin changing our negative behavior. We always think before we act, even if the thin...	Quetzal	3	487	Jan 28, 2007 by timverton
	1-3 (Preview) I thought I'd take a minute to share something I read this morning, few newcomers around First three steps in a nutshell- 1. There's a problem 2. There's a solution 3. I get to choose	RyanS	8	451	Jan 28, 2007 by Laura
	Fears (Preview) Watching a child acquire language, I realize, again, that naming things demystifies them. - -Mary Casey Sharing with another our fears of starting a new job, ending a relationship, getting into therapy, or even joining a social club will help us keep the fear in perspective. Fears that go undiscuss...	Quetzal	4	422	Jan 27, 2007 by Phil
	Personal settings on this board. (Preview) My internet has been heinously slow lately, and it prompted me to look for a way to change the default settings for my sign-in, but I couldn't find one. Is there a way to set it so that my entry page is sorted by last modified rather than date of entry? I was sure there would be a setting for that, b...	TLH	4	414	Jan 27, 2007 by Phil
	I am admitting this before I loose everything (Preview) Hi everyone, I am new to this whole AA thing. I discovered this board looking for a place to attend an AA meeting. I plan on going tomorrow night, would like to go tonight but I have my son with me. I am in need of help with my drinking. I tried to quite on December 28th. I promised that if I start d...	Sailmacgregor	4	447	Jan 27, 2007 by Laura
	Well first meeting tonight (Preview) Hi everyone, I wrote yesterday that I am admitting to this before I loose everything. I looked for a meeting by me. As I mentioned the Connecticut web site for AA meetings don't list phone numbers. Also the church by me that has the meeting tonight does not answer the phone. I was desperate y...	Sailmacgregor	7	411	Jan 27, 2007 by Laura
	Hello, I'm new and in Al-anon... (Preview) Hello, everyone...I hope that today finds you with many blessing... I believe in my program and I am here to support and be supported...I say this b/c I am leaving a site that does not support my program and can not see my point of view... I feel pressured to leave my H and I don't feel that is what my Hp w...	Rinder	5	450	Jan 26, 2007 by Rinder
	Another newbie joins u guys (Preview) Hi all, feel like this is the right place to share my story, Firstly i have to say after reading several posts, this seems like a very nice, genuine forum. Ok, this is my tale, it was towards the end of last year that i thought i may have a drinking problem, before then i thought that only happened to other pe...	ub40	9	457	Jan 26, 2007 by Ironman
	Something for all the newcommers..:) (Preview) *DON'T QUIT!*When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you're trudging seems all up hill When the funds are low and the debts are high And you want to smile, but you have to sigh When care is pressing you down a bit Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer, with its twis...	Phil	0	426	Jan 26, 2007 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Jan 26 (Preview) RIGOROUS HONESTY Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry A.A.'s message to t...	Doll	1	388	Jan 26, 2007 by Phil
	Change (Preview) The reality is that changes are coming . . .They must come. You must share in bringing them. -- John Hersey Change. It's scary. It's hard. It's needed. Sometimes it feels good; other times it feels bad. But one thing is for sure: it keeps on happening. Just when our life seems settled, it ch...	Quetzal	1	393	Jan 26, 2007 by Phil
	What can we expect? (Preview) It's 1:30 in the morning here and I'm having a bit of trouble sleeping even though it's been a long working day. I was just sitting back reading a little of "The Prophet" and, as usual when reading it, had to reflect a bit on my life and the lives of all of us unconcious pain-seekers out here. Your joy is your...	timverton	3	424	Jan 26, 2007 by RyanS
	moved and settling in... (Preview) I made it to nebraska Saturday night, just been trying to settle in to farm life... talk about some major adjustments! No washer and dryer, no dishwasher, and no shower just a tub! Not to mention it's colder here than it gets in TN. I've cut way back on my smoking having to smoke outside, it&...	LisaF	1	394	Jan 26, 2007 by amanda2u2
	Owning Your Emotions-Name it and Claim it OM (Preview) Our feelings can sometimes present a very challenging aspect of our lives. We experience intense emotions without understanding precisely why and consequently find it difficult to identify the solutions that will soothe our distressed minds and hearts. Yet it is only when we are capable of namin...	Wren	1	484	Jan 25, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	Hello, my name's Danielle and I'm an alcoholic.. (Preview) Hi everyone, thanks for being here for & with me. I feel the love already. I've been coming to AA since Aug 7th 06 after 2months of self sobriety & then 'coincidently' began to slip once every other week. This happened 4times until the penny dropped & I gripped th...	Sobrietyspell	8	618	Jan 25, 2007 by Sobrietyspell
	AA 20 Questions (Preview) 1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking? Yes No 2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy? Yes No 3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people? Yes No 4. Is drinking affecting your reputation? Yes No 5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking? Yes No 6. Have you gotten into financial diff...	Phil	5	2854	Jan 25, 2007 by Lucky McSober
	Got a Joke for ya (Preview) 11 REASONS FOR GOING TO WORK NAKED1.Your boss is always yelling "I want to see your ass in here by 8:00!" 2.Can take advantage of computer monitor radiation to work on your tan. 3.Inventive way to finally meet that hottie in the Human Resources. 4."I’d love to chip in, but I left my wall...	tina	3	449	Jan 25, 2007 by tina
	Still Kicking... (Preview) I'm not dead, haven't fallen off the wagon, or on the wagon, or whatever the hell the saying is...I've been focusing on work, exercise, my lovely girlfriend. Haven't shit myself lately :) Just wanted to check in...say hi...that sort of thing. Hi.	Lucky McSober	7	424	Jan 25, 2007 by Phil
	Daily Reflections Jan 25 (Preview) WHAT WE NEED - EACH OTHER . . . . A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, "You are an A.A. member if you say so . . . nobody can keep you out." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139 For years, whenever I reflected on Tradition Three ("The only requirement for A.A. membership is...	Doll	0	373	Jan 25, 2007 by Doll
	Disappointment and Frustration (Preview) Disappointment and Frustration Many of us, whether we are conscious of it or not, create much of the unhappiness we experience. Our disappointments are the result of our own negative or limited thoughts about ourselves and our world. What are some of those limiting thoughts, those subconscious be...	Quetzal	0	444	Jan 25, 2007 by Quetzal
	The love of my life....what a romance.... (Preview) Booze. Beer, really. I loved it. (I guess I still do). I used to go thru 'phases' and every now and then I'd go to our local Wine World. They sold every thing. Fancy beer in fancy bottles from places like Tazmania. Fancy wine with fancy names in fancy bottles. There was one, Monkey somethi...	Doll	10	469	Jan 25, 2007 by Lucky McSober
	We Are Not Alone (Preview) Today I will remember that there are many people who are going through the same experience as I am, and I'm not alone. I can reach out to others when I'm ready; I will find others who will understand. I can attend a support group, call a hot line, or keep telling myself, I'm not alone. I'm...	Quetzal	1	483	Jan 24, 2007 by wagon
	Hi. My story. (Preview) I apologize in advance at the length of this testimonial. But, it's going to take a bit to get my whole story out, so here it goes... First off, it's very hard to spill this out. At the time of this writing, I'm still a bit buzzed--but it's always at this point that reality hits. When I&#...	JGalligan	9	485	Jan 24, 2007 by JGalligan
	Appreciating Our Past (Preview) It is easy to be negative about past mistakes and unhappiness. But it is much more healing to look at ourselves and our past in the light of experience, acceptance, and growth. Our past is a series of lessons that advance us to higher levels of living and loving. The relationships we entered, stayed in,...	Quetzal	2	423	Jan 24, 2007 by tina
	Daily Reflections Jan 24 (Preview) GETTING INVOLVED There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead." . . . To be helpful is our only aim. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , pp. 88-89 I understand that service is a vital part of recovery but I often wonder, "What can I do?" Simply start with what I have today! I look aro...	Doll	0	370	Jan 24, 2007 by Doll
	intodrucing myself (Preview) Hello everyone, im welshgit77, im new to computers. Ive been a member of AA for 8 months now, i attened meetings and work the steps, i thought i would try and talk to my fellow friends through the computer.I tried the rooms a few times and failed, but im back for good this time, i feel better every day, im d...	welshgit77	11	445	Jan 24, 2007 by TLH
	Thinkin on some changes (Preview) Ya know what they say, no one for sees the future. We make decisions on the basis of not knowing the out come and leaving it in Gods hands. All we can do is live in the moment and hope for the best. In this past year I admit to making some decisions that at the time seemed right and now know that sometimes my d...	tina	5	443	Jan 23, 2007 by amanda2u2
	We are what we are (Preview) We are what we are. - -Motto of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor Sometimes we devote so much effort to being what we are not, that we lose the chance to be what we are. We have one identity for this person and another for that one. Our co-workers, neighbors, friends, and family all expect different things o...	Quetzal	1	441	Jan 23, 2007 by amanda2u2
	We Care About "YOU" (Preview) How it works RARELY HAVE we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such u...	Phil	0	403	Jan 23, 2007 by Phil
	Daily Reflection Jan 23 (Preview) HAVING FUN YET? . . . we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the world's troubles on our shoulders. ALCOHOLICS AN...	Doll	0	360	Jan 23, 2007 by Doll
	Here's another (Preview) THIS ONE IS FABULOUS!!! It was written by an 8-year-old named Danny Dutton, who lives in Chula Vista, CA. He wrote it for his third grade homework assignment, to "explain God." I wonder if any of us could have done as well ? [ . and he had such an assignment, in California, and someone publish...	tina	2	392	Jan 23, 2007 by tina
	Hey, you all... (Preview) Long time. I check in now and again but I haven't posted for the longest time. Been trying to be proactive but mostly been just hanging in there, really. Anyhow- Xmas is here and that's always tough. Anyways........ just trying once again to get the momentum up to go to a meeting. Having a h...	TLH	7	501	Jan 23, 2007 by TLH
	Remaining in the state of Gratefulness (Preview) I really did not know what meant to be truly grateful. I was talking to a friend back in December saying how grateful I was for this and that. However, in the next sentence over. I said some really negative things. He then said how could I have said that; when I am so grateful. So, he asked me to go home a...	mmerlino	0	373	Jan 22, 2007 by mmerlino
	big book (Preview) Resentment is the "number one" offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have been spiritually sick. When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally...	wagon	2	419	Jan 22, 2007 by mmerlino
	Resentments (Preview) Resentments are the blocks that hold us back from loving others and ourselves. Resentments do not punish the other person; they punish us. They become barriers to feeling good and enjoying life. They prevent us from being in harmony with the world. Resentments are hardened chunks of anger. They loo...	Quetzal	3	423	Jan 22, 2007 by mmerlino
	Daily Reflections Jan 22 (Preview) "LET'S KEEP IT SIMPLE" A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, "Remember, Bill, let's not louse this thing up. Let's keep it simple!" I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the la...	Doll	0	343	Jan 22, 2007 by Doll
	Morning (Preview) Just dropped in was able to get to a meeting last nite, it was the first in a while. Felt nice to get out to the meeting, guess sometimes its just hard enough to try and not get caught up in the life of being busy and remembering to get back to the basics. Glad I was able to get out and spend time talking to o...	tina	4	400	Jan 21, 2007 by Quetzal
	Happy, joyous, and free (Preview) Hi to everyone here at MIP, First of all thanks for the experience, strength, hope, and laughter you add to my life everyday. While I don't post all the time, I visit every day. I feel sometimes I take much more than I give, because I get a lot here. Anyway... today I am sober for 11 years. God has ble...	sheilasdad	15	544	Jan 21, 2007 by sheilasdad
	The gift of desperation..... (Preview) When I first came to AA, my biggest resentment was toward my ex-husband, for oh so many reasons. Even though we'd been divorced for many years, I just could not let some things go. He & I had always promised to be 'friendly' but once I got into the program we no longer had anything in com...	Doll	2	576	Jan 21, 2007 by timverton
	Daily Reflections Jan 21 (Preview) SERVING MY BROTHER The member talks to the newcomer not in a spirit of power but in a spirit of humility and weakness. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE p. 279 As the days pass in A.A., I ask God to guide my thoughts and the words that I speak. In this labor of continuous participation in the Fellowship, I h...	Doll	1	380	Jan 21, 2007 by Phil
	Life is not life at all without delight (Preview) Life is not life at all without delight. -- Coventry Patmore Newcomer I'm tired of following the same routines week after week, month after month. I've been thinking about taking a trip for a few days. I know, I know, you warned me about geographic changes. But I want to do something different...	Quetzal	0	428	Jan 21, 2007 by Quetzal
	very upset (Preview) am A criminal its official , I have had fun today trying to sort this out. we have establised 99.9% that I have a criminal record, but it was commited in 2003 by someone who lives in arnold ( i live in long eaton) and he has tattoos on both arms I have none. but he claims he is Robert F Greco DOB 05/...	Robert	11	558	Jan 20, 2007 by Robert
	Now We know... (Preview) Why Men Wear Earrings THIS EXPLAINS THE ORIGIN OF WHY MEN STARTED WEARING EARRINGS. A man notices that his co-worker is wearing an earring. This man knows his co-worker to be a normally conservative fellow, and is curious about his sudden change in "fashion sense." "So," he sa...	Phil	1	420	Jan 20, 2007 by Doll
	Daily Reflections Jan 20 (Preview) "WE PAUSE . . . AND ASK" As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.87 Today I humbly ask my Higher Power for the grace to find the space between my impulse and my action; to let flow a cooling breeze when I would r...	Doll	0	377	Jan 20, 2007 by Doll
	When I wasn't old (Preview) When I was 21.....it was a very good year	Sick of being sick	5	429	Jan 20, 2007 by sheilasdad
	The Law of Harmony (Preview) Laws are the dictates of nature. When adhered to, they produce harmony. Human laws ideally ought to reflect laws of nature. When they don’t, then disharmony is created. When we think of harmony we typically think of music, as this is a clearly seen, or heard, expression of harmony. When sounds...	Wren	2	440	Jan 19, 2007 by Wren
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