Alcoholics Anonymous

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I've heard people describe events in their lives as being lucky. When I look back I don't see to much of any kinda luck. I really believe that God has been involved in my life even when I didn't believe in a god. I think that all the hell I've been through has happened in order to get me to believe in something...

Robert · Robert

Hiya. I feel a bit deflated. I spoke to my sponcer about my anxiety of work. "do not worry, we will work the steps, and by the time you go back to work all will be well" were his words. (The fact is I am on antidepressants and the main reason for my continued depression is my job. I had a real rough ordeal and it h...

Doll · Doll

ANGER: A "DUBIOUS LUXURY" If we were to live, we had to be free of anger. The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us. They may be the dubious luxury of the normal men, but for alcoholics these things are poison. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 66 "Dubious luxury." How often have I remembered those words. It'...

Doll · Doll

God, I offer myself to You -- to build with me and to do with me as You will . Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Your will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Your Power, Your Love,...

Candace · Candace

Well, I managed to make it through last night. The funniest thing about it was that I was real emotional and crying (but a good cry it was). My partner walked in the door from fishing and was like "what's wrong" -- I'm was like "nothing, I'm great - I haven't been better" with a big smile on my f...

Rob · Rob

Im not really in the mood to post tonight.. But i wanted to ask how you are doing this weekend Rob? Rob(3)

Rick · Rick

Are you meeting roadblocks to recovery? A disorder means out of order, not the way things should be. Are we convinced that addictive behavior is counter to the way we are intended to function? Or do we harbor, somewhere in the back of our minds, the idea that we'll never change our habits? ...

Rick · Rick

I hope I shall follow firmness of virtue enough to maintain that I consider the most enviable of all titles --the character of an honest man. --George Washington Happiness in recovery and in society depends on our honesty. We create pain for others, and ourselves, when we are dishonest...

paul · paul

Happy day! This 12 step thing we do, is so incredible! I, for one am grateful for your messages full of inspiration, hope and Love. paul "Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able and yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom." — William Pe...

Phil · Phil

The First Step on the Road to Recovery is Always the Most Important One The first few steps you take on any journey won't get you where you want to go. But without those first steps and the many more that follow, you wouldn't where you are, looking towards the future and wondering what it would really...

Doll · Doll

THE BONDAGE OF RESENTMENTS . . . harboring resentment is infinitely grave. For then we shut ourselves off from the sunlight of the spirit. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 5 It has been said, "Anger is a luxury I cannot afford." Does this suggest I ignore this human emotion? I believe not. Before I learned of the A.A. p...

kathy570 · kathy570

Hello All, It's good to be back. THANK YOU for all the responses to Im back & in pain. Sites & suggestions were GREAT. TY TY TY . As for MEDS, its not the " We aren't to do drugs " thing that bothers me. I used to take tons of prescriptions and really got hooked. Dont wa...

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

Happy Passover to all those who celebrate Passover. Happy celebration of the Day of Jesus' Resurrection to those who joyously celebrate that. Happy spring to all. amanda

Robert · Robert

Phil · Phil

Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. Amelia Earhart When we feel angry, lonely, worried, or sad we can ask ourselves, “Is there a pattern here?” That simple question can help us take a giant step forward in recovery. When we feel these thing...

Phil · Phil

A woman opened her refrigerator and found a large white rabbit asleep inside. "Why are you in my refrigerator?" she asked. The rabbit replied, "This is a Westinghouse, isn't it?"

iffer · iffer

Anyone seen this? I think I saw a thread about this a while back and I decided to rent it and watched it today after my employer sent me home from work because I am still sick. I thought it was pretty true to life of AA.... It made me think about the dangers and consequences of relapse for sure...b...

Candace · Candace

Hi everyone, I have been sober for 5 days now. The last time I was drunk, I went on a binge for 4 days with my common-law partner. I am taking it day by day... and thought this would be a good place to start for support, understanding and encouragement. I thought today was saturday and was...

Cabbageheadchris · Cabbageheadchris

Hi all, hope you are all well. Found this today, hope someone who reads it finds a help. What else can I do right now? It is dangerous to stop drinking instantly if you are physically dependent on alcohol. The brain is depressed by alcohol and...

Candace · Candace

Well, I called DART to find out our local AA hotline number -- guess there's not one here. But, they connected me to Women Sobriety. I spoke to a woman named Mary who has quit for 4 years. Made me feel a whole lot better. She suggested that I should go into rehab -- but rehab isn't...

Robert · Robert

A Message to Young People... How to tell when drinking is becoming a problem ALCOHOLISMAlcoholism is a rough word to deal with. Yet nobody is too young (or too old) to have trouble with booze. That's because alcoholism is an illness. It can hit anyone. Young, old. Rich, poor. Black, white. An...

Phil · Phil

Acceptance means that you Can find the serenity within To let go of the past With it's mistakes and regrets Move into the future With a new perspective And appreciate the opportunity To take a second chance Acceptance means you'll find Security again When difficult times come...

jeannie · jeannie

So many gifted people, now walk upon earth. Some feel the words, from all the hurts in their life. Others go further and feel the intend from the words being given. Jeannie

amanda2u2 · amanda2u2

The Serenity Prayer     By God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change th...

Robert · Robert

ouch caught in the act nice comb over Always wear a helmet Thats better! Finding Nemo Giz a kiss Thats it.

shiva · shiva

hi all, new here and just wondering if any of u got some advice for a girlfriend of a binge-drinker..? says he´ll go for a couple of pints and won´t be back late..7 hours later he´s still in the pub.. any comments will be appreciated..thanks

Phil · Phil

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

did any of you go through this???? Hi, since i got into recovery 26 months ago, deciding to , for the FIRST time, FACE my pain instead of running away via alcohol, drugs, other addictions but to FACE it, i never felt so bad in my LIFE the emotions part i expected, but not the PHYSICAL part.... my bo...

Rob · Rob

Ok... so i will start this post/thread off by saying i have been drinking today.. Well what im gona do is paste what i put in an email to someone here.. to say about my night.. I'm quite excited.. I have been drinking today.., quite abit.. but not drank for about .. well j...

Robert · Robert

Oh yes! having a big breakfast this eve! I cook the sausages in the oven for 30 mins GM 6 then slap the beans over the top and cook for a further 5 mins, in the mean time slice some fresh bread and thickly butter it, and dry fry some smoked bacon and button mushrooms, and oven bake the hash browns, a meal fit f...

Rick · Rick

There the penitents took off their shoes And walked barefoot the remaining mile. --Robert Lowell Some people have to have pain. If dirt doesn't fall on their heads from the sky, they sulk in corners and hope their flesh turns to dust. They do everything the hard way, even when they know better, a...

Toni Baloney · Toni Baloney

Hi Everyone, Heard something today that is a real "keeper" for me. When you attend any kind of meeting, repetitiously, you begin to absorb information. That process, as you probably know, is called osmosis. But in the case of Alcoholics Anonymous the greatest abs...

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

I'm determined to make today a good day. I've been feeling really goofy lately and not in a good way. I'm going to go to a meeting in a couple of hours and go to my IOP late. I need to hear the message. I haven't been to a morning meeting in a year and a half. I remember how much I used to love starting the day off wi...

Rick · Rick

As a child, I walked through the world with wonder and awe. Each day started with a question and ended with a question. I had the mind of a beginner. --Anonymous Did you ever notice that children ask the best questions? Why are things the way they are? How do they work? How did we get here? Who...

iffer · iffer

Good Morning everyone! I hope this day brings all of you serenity and peace. I have been ill the past few days and have not made a meeting since monday. I am feeling the isolation acutely this morning. I am going to work today though. I want to thank you all for posting here. It h...

Robert · Robert

Hi there, this 7 weeks to sobriety book works! I have been taking the vitamins and minerals as suggested and for two days now I have been free from depression, today my back pain is mild and not as bad as it has been. Its a great sunny day and have just taken the pooch for a bound in the par...

Rob · Rob

Hi everyone.. Well not alot to say at the moment.. Not much improvement with me at the mo.. I fell out with my dad last night, we had both been drinking, he started it by saying something, i over reacted and said stuff back.. kinda both down to misunderstanding.. and we both over reacted.. i to...

texas mike · texas mike

Hello to everyone on the board today. Hope all is well for ya'll and getting better. I am just sitting back relaxin' for a while to see how it really feels, thing is I have nothing to compare it to anymore. Any how I am having a day that is herd to discribe, my heart and body feel great due to H/P being w...

Robert · Robert

Hi there I have had a great day today. for the first time in a while I have had fun, and actually felt alive! I need to start working the program though ! I am not going ver well with my daily investory and I need to be more diciplined , what did you guys do when in that situation? Rob

Robert · Robert

Now thats just scary

that one made my ribs hurt!!

what the heck is that? a parrat a donkey and a cat? Ok now im crying!!

Robert · Robert

do you know anything about allergys to things like raw suger wheat and all that sorta thing? I have noticed I feel sluggish when I have eaten pizza followed with giant tesco's finest choc chip cookies and 2 litres of coke. I think that may be my gripe now and wondered what you knew? Rob when I have...

kathy570 · kathy570

Thurs. Apr. 13 Hello Everyone - its been a long time since I have been on the board. U might remember me also as " Both sides of the fence ". I am in aweful pain from Fibromyalgia. I have not drank and 99 o/o of the time, I don't want to - THANK YOU GOD for your grace...

Hanuman · Hanuman

Questions and Answers on Sponsorship

Rick · Rick

Courage is fear that has said its prayers. -- Dorothy Bernard No one of us is always courageous. With trepidation we embark on many journeys. Fear is dispelled each time we rely on our inner strength and trust that our lives are in good hands. Self-talk is powerful and will prepare us...

rosie light shines · rosie light shines

THURSDAY , APRIL 13, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. Are you willing to be sponged out, erased,/ cancelled,/made nothing?/Are you willing to be made nothing?/dipped into oblivion?/If not, you will never really change....

Phil · Phil

Hoppy Thursday... And good morning... For some strange reason...my ears are getting longer...theres white fur growing all over my body...and Ive got this obsessive craving for carrotts... Strange things happen in sobriety.... Was going to have a nap...but this big voice from above is s...

wagon · wagon

for the first months of being sober it was a struggle, i think that how fast or slow this thing works is when we except and surrender, for the last while i can feel the promises working in my life!!!!! thanks every one!!! wagon ps sorry i dont have any neat pictures like in other post.

soberdrunk · soberdrunk

Just got home from a meeting. Feel like crap. I vented. The end of We Agnostics describes one persons spiritual experience and I was a real jerk about describing how I feel about that. My mind can't comprehend an epiphany. I believe that the spiritual experience comes with alot of time and alot of hard w...

Wren · Wren

Be aware of your thinking "There is a thought in your mind right now. The longer you hold on to it, the more you dwell upon it, the more life you give to that thought. Give it enough life, and it will become real. So make sure the thought is indeed a great one." -- Ralph Marston Most o...

texas mike · texas mike

them faces were not supposed to be there on my last reply to manda.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Luck? (Preview) I've heard people describe events in their lives as being lucky. When I look back I don't see to much of any kinda luck. I really believe that God has been involved in my life even when I didn't believe in a god. I think that all the hell I've been through has happened in order to get me to believe in something...	soberdrunk	2	334	Apr 16, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	BIG TROUBLE! (Preview) Hiya. I feel a bit deflated. I spoke to my sponcer about my anxiety of work. "do not worry, we will work the steps, and by the time you go back to work all will be well" were his words. (The fact is I am on antidepressants and the main reason for my continued depression is my job. I had a real rough ordeal and it h...	Robert	13	503	Apr 16, 2006 by Robert
	Daily Reflections April 16 (Preview) ANGER: A "DUBIOUS LUXURY" If we were to live, we had to be free of anger. The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us. They may be the dubious luxury of the normal men, but for alcoholics these things are poison. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 66 "Dubious luxury." How often have I remembered those words. It'...	Doll	1	296	Apr 16, 2006 by rosie light shines
	3rd Step Prayer - My Version (Preview) God, I offer myself to You -- to build with me and to do with me as You will . Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Your will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Your Power, Your Love,...	Doll	1	280	Apr 16, 2006 by rosie light shines
	6th day - almost 1 week (Preview) Well, I managed to make it through last night. The funniest thing about it was that I was real emotional and crying (but a good cry it was). My partner walked in the door from fishing and was like "what's wrong" -- I'm was like "nothing, I'm great - I haven't been better" with a big smile on my f...	Candace	8	322	Apr 16, 2006 by Cabbageheadchris
	Hey Mistermook how are you this weekend? (Preview) Im not really in the mood to post tonight.. But i wanted to ask how you are doing this weekend Rob? Rob(3)	Rob	6	338	Apr 16, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Roadblocks (Preview) Are you meeting roadblocks to recovery? A disorder means out of order, not the way things should be. Are we convinced that addictive behavior is counter to the way we are intended to function? Or do we harbor, somewhere in the back of our minds, the idea that we'll never change our habits? ...	Rick	1	292	Apr 16, 2006 by Rick
	Happy Easter (Preview) *I hope I shall follow firmness of virtue enough to maintain that I consider the most enviable of all titles --the character of an honest man. --George Washington* Happiness in recovery and in society depends on our honesty. We create pain for others, and ourselves, when we are dishonest...	Rick	0	255	Apr 16, 2006 by Rick
	Happy! (Preview) Happy day! This 12 step thing we do, is so incredible! I, for one am grateful for your messages full of inspiration, hope and Love. paul "Sense shines with a double luster when it is set in humility. An able and yet humble man is a jewel worth a kingdom." — William Pe...	paul	1	268	Apr 16, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Have a good night...from Ontario Canada eh? (Preview) The First Step on the Road to Recovery is Always the Most Important One The first few steps you take on any journey won't get you where you want to go. But without those first steps and the many more that follow, you wouldn't where you are, looking towards the future and wondering what it would really...	Phil	1	301	Apr 16, 2006 by Phil
	Daily Reflections April 15 (Preview) THE BONDAGE OF RESENTMENTS . . . harboring resentment is infinitely grave. For then we shut ourselves off from the sunlight of the spirit. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 5 It has been said, "Anger is a luxury I cannot afford." Does this suggest I ignore this human emotion? I believe not. Before I learned of the A.A. p...	Doll	2	669	Apr 15, 2006 by Candace
	GLAD tobe back (Preview) Hello All, It's good to be back. THANK YOU for all the responses to Im back & in pain. Sites & suggestions were GREAT. TY TY TY . As for MEDS, its not the " We aren't to do drugs " thing that bothers me. I used to take tons of prescriptions and really got hooked. Dont wa...	kathy570	4	298	Apr 15, 2006 by texas mike
	Happy Passover (Preview) *Happy Passover to all those who celebrate Passover.* *Happy celebration of the Day of Jesus' Resurrection to those who joyously celebrate that.* *Happy spring to all.* *amanda*	amanda2u2	3	311	Apr 15, 2006 by texas mike
	Happy Easter (Preview)	Robert	5	300	Apr 15, 2006 by Wren
	Patterns.... (Preview) Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace. Amelia Earhart When we feel angry, lonely, worried, or sad we can ask ourselves, “Is there a pattern here?” That simple question can help us take a giant step forward in recovery. When we feel these thing...	Phil	2	312	Apr 15, 2006 by Wren
	A Canadian wabbit.... (Preview) A woman opened her refrigerator and found a large white rabbit asleep inside. "Why are you in my refrigerator?" she asked. The rabbit replied, "This is a Westinghouse, isn't it?"	Phil	1	270	Apr 15, 2006 by Doll
	Movie---Drunks (Preview) Anyone seen this? I think I saw a thread about this a while back and I decided to rent it and watched it today after my employer sent me home from work because I am still sick. I thought it was pretty true to life of AA.... It made me think about the dangers and consequences of relapse for sure...b...	iffer	12	421	Apr 15, 2006 by iffer
	Newbie (Preview) Hi everyone, I have been sober for 5 days now. The last time I was drunk, I went on a binge for 4 days with my common-law partner. I am taking it day by day... and thought this would be a good place to start for support, understanding and encouragement. I thought today was saturday and was...	Candace	13	433	Apr 15, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Not yet sober?? read this helpful info. (Preview) Hi all, hope you are all well. Found this today, hope someone who reads it finds a help. What else can I do right now? It is dangerous to stop drinking instantly if you are physically dependent on alcohol. The brain is depressed by alcohol and...	Cabbageheadchris	13	527	Apr 15, 2006 by Doll
	called someone (Preview) Well, I called DART to find out our local AA hotline number -- guess there's not one here. But, they connected me to Women Sobriety. I spoke to a woman named Mary who has quit for 4 years. Made me feel a whole lot better. She suggested that I should go into rehab -- but rehab isn't...	Candace	5	484	Apr 15, 2006 by Doll
	A Message For Young People (Preview) A Message to Young People... How to tell when drinking is becoming a problem ALCOHOLISMAlcoholism is a rough word to deal with. Yet nobody is too young (or too old) to have trouble with booze. That's because alcoholism is an illness. It can hit anyone. Young, old. Rich, poor. Black, white. An...	Robert	1	277	Apr 15, 2006 by kathy570
	Just keeping it all simple.... (Preview) Acceptance means that you Can find the serenity within To let go of the past With it's mistakes and regrets Move into the future With a new perspective And appreciate the opportunity To take a second chance Acceptance means you'll find Security again When difficult times come...	Phil	2	339	Apr 15, 2006 by Phil
	Are you sensitive to words? (Preview) *So many gifted people,* *now walk upon earth.* *Some feel the words,* *from all the hurts in their life.* *Others go further and feel the intend* *from the words being given.* *Jeannie*	jeannie	1	283	Apr 15, 2006 by Phil
	full Serenity Prayer (Preview) The Serenity Prayer *    By* God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change th...	amanda2u2	0	283	Apr 15, 2006 by amanda2u2
	2nd attempt to be funny (Preview) ouch caught in the act nice comb over Always wear a helmet Thats better! Finding Nemo Giz a kiss Thats it.	Robert	5	449	Apr 15, 2006 by Robert
	binge-drinking (Preview) hi all, new here and just wondering if any of u got some advice for a girlfriend of a binge-drinker..? says he´ll go for a couple of pints and won´t be back late..7 hours later he´s still in the pub.. any comments will be appreciated..thanks	shiva	7	337	Apr 15, 2006 by shiva
	Desiderata (Preview) Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud...	Phil	4	386	Apr 15, 2006 by paul
	did any of you go through this??? (Preview) did any of you go through this???? Hi, since i got into recovery 26 months ago, deciding to , for the FIRST time, FACE my pain instead of running away via alcohol, drugs, other addictions but to FACE it, i never felt so bad in my LIFE the emotions part i expected, but not the PHYSICAL part.... my bo...	rosie light shines	5	380	Apr 14, 2006 by paul
	I drank today. But I went to a NEW meeting and I liked it! (Preview) Ok... so i will start this post/thread off by saying i have been drinking today.. Well what im gona do is paste what i put in an email to someone here.. to say about my night.. I'm quite excited.. I have been drinking today.., quite abit.. but not drank for about .. well j...	Rob	19	479	Apr 14, 2006 by paul
	Sausages (Preview) Oh yes! having a big breakfast this eve! I cook the sausages in the oven for 30 mins GM 6 then slap the beans over the top and cook for a further 5 mins, in the mean time slice some fresh bread and thickly butter it, and dry fry some smoked bacon and button mushrooms, and oven bake the hash browns, a meal fit f...	Robert	4	329	Apr 14, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Do I pity myself ? (Preview) *There the penitents took off their shoes And walked barefoot the remaining mile. --Robert Lowell* Some people have to have pain. If dirt doesn't fall on their heads from the sky, they sulk in corners and hope their flesh turns to dust. They do everything the hard way, even when they know better, a...	Rick	2	344	Apr 14, 2006 by Wren
	ASSMOSIS (Preview) Hi Everyone, Heard something today that is a real "keeper" for me. When you attend any kind of meeting, repetitiously, you begin to absorb information. That process, as you probably know, is called osmosis. But in the case of Alcoholics Anonymous the greatest abs...	Toni Baloney	1	355	Apr 14, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Tough Week (Preview) I'm determined to make today a good day. I've been feeling really goofy lately and not in a good way. I'm going to go to a meeting in a couple of hours and go to my IOP late. I need to hear the message. I haven't been to a morning meeting in a year and a half. I remember how much I used to love starting the day off wi...	soberdrunk	3	309	Apr 14, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	Today's gift (Preview) *As a child, I walked through the world with wonder and awe. Each day started with a question and ended with a question. I had the mind of a beginner. --Anonymous* Did you ever notice that children ask the best questions? Why are things the way they are? How do they work? How did we get here? Who...	Rick	0	392	Apr 14, 2006 by Rick
	Good Friday Morning! (Preview) Good Morning everyone! I hope this day brings all of you serenity and peace. I have been ill the past few days and have not made a meeting since monday. I am feeling the isolation acutely this morning. I am going to work today though. I want to thank you all for posting here. It h...	iffer	1	315	Apr 14, 2006 by amanda2u2
	morning (Preview) Hi there, this 7 weeks to sobriety book works! I have been taking the vitamins and minerals as suggested and for two days now I have been free from depression, today my back pain is mild and not as bad as it has been. Its a great sunny day and have just taken the pooch for a bound in the par...	Robert	1	267	Apr 14, 2006 by amanda2u2
	Just an update.. (Preview) Hi everyone.. Well not alot to say at the moment.. Not much improvement with me at the mo.. I fell out with my dad last night, we had both been drinking, he started it by saying something, i over reacted and said stuff back.. kinda both down to misunderstanding.. and we both over reacted.. i to...	Rob	5	604	Apr 14, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	just me (Preview) Hello to everyone on the board today. Hope all is well for ya'll and getting better. I am just sitting back relaxin' for a while to see how it really feels, thing is I have nothing to compare it to anymore. Any how I am having a day that is herd to discribe, my heart and body feel great due to H/P being w...	texas mike	8	338	Apr 14, 2006 by soberdrunk
	working the program (Preview) Hi there I have had a great day today. for the first time in a while I have had fun, and actually felt alive! I need to start working the program though ! I am not going ver well with my daily investory and I need to be more diciplined , what did you guys do when in that situation? Rob	Robert	3	409	Apr 14, 2006 by Robert
	I know its childish but I think its funny (Preview) Now thats just scary that one made my ribs hurt!! what the heck is that? a parrat a donkey and a cat? Ok now im crying!!	Robert	15	779	Apr 14, 2006 by Robert
	allergy not just to alcohol? (Preview) do you know anything about allergys to things like raw suger wheat and all that sorta thing? I have noticed I feel sluggish when I have eaten pizza followed with giant tesco's finest choc chip cookies and 2 litres of coke. I think that may be my gripe now and wondered what you knew? Rob when I have...	Robert	6	377	Apr 14, 2006 by recovering jb
	I'm back & need HELP (Preview) Thurs. Apr. 13 Hello Everyone - its been a long time since I have been on the board. U might remember me also as " Both sides of the fence ". I am in aweful pain from Fibromyalgia. I have not drank and 99 o/o of the time, I don't want to - THANK YOU GOD for your grace...	kathy570	8	892	Apr 14, 2006 by mikey50
	Questions and Answers on Sponsorship (pdf format) (Preview) Questions and Answers on Sponsorship	Hanuman	4	416	Apr 13, 2006 by Hanuman
	Today's gift (Preview) *Courage is fear that has said its prayers. -- Dorothy Bernard* No one of us is always courageous. With trepidation we embark on many journeys. Fear is dispelled each time we rely on our inner strength and trust that our lives are in good hands. Self-talk is powerful and will prepare us...	Rick	2	422	Apr 13, 2006 by Hanuman
	i was a mouse on a treadmill (Preview) THURSDAY , APRIL 13, 2006 You are reading from the book Touchstones </OA_HTML/ibeCCtpItmDspRte.jsp?item=212>. *Are you willing to be sponged out, erased,/ cancelled,/made nothing?/Are you willing to be made nothing?/dipped into oblivion?/If not, you will never really change....*	rosie light shines	1	304	Apr 13, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	um... (Preview) Hoppy Thursday... And good morning... For some strange reason...my ears are getting longer...theres white fur growing all over my body...and Ive got this obsessive craving for carrotts... Strange things happen in sobriety.... Was going to have a nap...but this big voice from above is s...	Phil	6	687	Apr 13, 2006 by Hanuman
	somtimes quickly sometimes slowly (Preview) for the first months of being sober it was a struggle, i think that how fast or slow this thing works is when we except and surrender, for the last while i can feel the promises working in my life!!!!! thanks every one!!! wagon ps sorry i dont have any neat pictures like in other post.	wagon	1	347	Apr 13, 2006 by Hanuman
	Bad Day (Preview) Just got home from a meeting. Feel like crap. I vented. The end of We Agnostics describes one persons spiritual experience and I was a real jerk about describing how I feel about that. My mind can't comprehend an epiphany. I believe that the spiritual experience comes with alot of time and alot of hard w...	soberdrunk	10	721	Apr 13, 2006 by Hanuman
	About Our Thoughts (Preview) Be aware of your thinking "There is a thought in your mind right now. The longer you hold on to it, the more you dwell upon it, the more life you give to that thought. Give it enough life, and it will become real. So make sure the thought is indeed a great one." -- Ralph Marston Most o...	Wren	4	324	Apr 13, 2006 by Toni Baloney
	faces (Preview) them faces were not supposed to be there on my last reply to manda.	texas mike	0	302	Apr 13, 2006 by texas mike
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