Alcoholics Anonymous

Rick · Rick

Think in terms of depletion, not depression . . .. You can understand how a body can replenish itself, whereas it may be difficult to understand the way out of depression. --Claire Weekes Despair and depression may come over us suddenly, for no reason we can figure out. But if we stop and reflect...

Rick · Rick

"We are like men who have lost their legs; they never grow new ones. Neither does there appear to be any kind of treatment which will make alcoholics of our kind like other men. We have tried every imaginable remedy. In some instances there has been brief recovery, followed always by a still worse r...

elizabeth · elizabeth

Holding Your Own Trust yourself. Trust what you know. Sometimes, it is hard to stand in our own truth & trust what we know, especially when others would try to convince us otherwise. In these cases, others may be dealing with issues of gui...

Phil · Phil

Subject: Fw: Chilli Bake Off > Some of you probably got this one before but it will still put tears in your > eyes from laughing. > Phil > > Subject: FW: Chilli Bake Off > > > > > > The notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was > > visiting Texas from the East Coast: > > > > Fran... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Rick · Rick

"In meditation, we ask God what we should do about each specific matter. The right answer will come, if we want it." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, How It Works, pg. 69~

elizabeth · elizabeth

GOD"S CAKE Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this", or "Why did God have to do this to me". Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong... she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile...

Phil · Phil

Im a drunk Im not an Alcoholic Alcoholics go to meetings. Drugs lead to nowhere But its the scenic route. I child proofed my house But they still get in. Take revenge Crap on a pigeon Where the hell is "Easy Street?" If money is the root of all evil Why do churc...

GammyRose · GammyRose

Just stopped by this morning to check in. I have been busy since Sat, morning, I had to take my 77 yr old Mother to the ER and they admitted her to the hosp., she has emphsema and many other medical problems. They called me early Mon. morning,said she wasn't going to make it, by the time I got there and called...

Rick · Rick

When men are rightfully occupied, then their amusement grows out of their work as the color petals out of a fruitful garden. --John Ruskin What do we need most in order to be happy? Certainly we all need to be loved. Yet we need even more than that. The spirit also wishes to be needed. When we...

stancamden · stancamden

Thank you Channel 4 for the best telly programme ever - Anatomy for Beginners. It features a guy who looks like Dr Who with a husky German accent doing real time dissections on human bodies. There is a running commentary from someone in white coat, who looks like he just came out of a washing powder a...

Rick · Rick

In the midst of winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. --Albert Camus When things seem to be going badly and everyone appears to be against us, what do we see? Do we think things will never get better, or is there a ray of hope inside us that believes everything will s...

Rick · Rick

Others treat us the way we invite them to treat us. --Barb H. Coping with stress is a lot more difficult than preventing it in the first place. If we think prevention, we can avoid a surprising number of stressful situations by thinking ahead and sidestepping. We don't have to have lunch w...

Phil · Phil

SELF ESTEEM, SELF LOVE and SELF CENTEREDNESS by Nancy Poitou, M.A., M.F.T. I have been asked often about what is self-esteem, self-love and self-centeredness. These are very good questions and it is a fine line that separates these concepts. Self esteem means to hold oneself in high estee...

Rick · Rick

Had a little case of depression, it appears to have lifted this am. It's nice just to be able to think GREAT DAY. Anybody know what I mean?? Depression SUCKS !!

Rick · Rick

Nothing is more difficult than competing with a myth. -- Francoise Giroud Sometimes we think we need to try and be something we're not. Maybe we feel pressure from friends to behave or dress like someone else. All we need to do is remember when we were younger and dressed in our parents' cl...

Rick · Rick

This is the text of an old preamble that used to be used at AA Meetings. It was found floating around USENET. From what we can tell it was never "official" AA literature. If anyone can give us a better idea of where it came from, please write and we will pass it along to the other readers. -----------------...

Rick · Rick

The important thing is not to stop questioning. --Albert Einstein We used to think we knew it all. We had grandiose ideas about ourselves. We stopped asking hard questions that could cause our fragile world of make-believe and deviousness to come crashing down. We protected our addic...

Rick · Rick

"Cling to the thought that, in God's hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have-the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 124~ -- Edited by Rick at 10:16, 2005-01-26

Nic · Nic

Just wanted to say I have laughed out loud several times tonight and it feels really good. I am really enjoying getting to know folks on this board, and especially enjoy it when folks share their sense of humour. We have all come a long way, and to be able to smile through things today, sure beats drinki...

Phil · Phil

A man stranded on a desert island comes across a woman who has washed up onto shore. The man helps the woman and welcomes her to the island. Later on that day, the woman says, "I don't suppose you smoked before you were stranded on this island, did you?" The man explains that he did smoke before be...

Phil · Phil

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wallsal55 · wallsal55

My spouse came home from a meeting, and had to chuckle. A fellow there was in prayer, and finally said out loud, "I've been trying to Polevault over a Mouse T--d ! My spouse said he could see himself in that expression so clearly. I said to, for me, h...

Phil · Phil

Acceptance is the recognition that something is wrong and a person needs help. This is true of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as drug addiction and alcoholism. With any disease, if a person does not recognize, admit, and accept that they have a problem, there is no solution. Acceptance...

Rick · Rick

Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifie...

Gngr · Gngr

Hi, my name is Ginger and I am not an Alcoholic but my husband is and I have some questions and I thought who better to answer. First my husband and I have been together for 21 years and through out that time he has battled with sobriety. I think maybe he went 2 years at th...

John · John

I was called on the telephone by someone I don't know, asking me if I would help them figure out a way to get a alcoholic out of a hotel room, into detox, and thereafter the rooms of recovery. I agreed to meet with this person at a family resturant to discuss it further. I got to the resturant and t...

Rick · Rick

Only with winter patience can we bring The deep desired, long-awaited spring --Anne Morrow Lindbergh Family life requires patience. We probably realized that a long time ago. The Greek origin of the word patience is pathos, which means "suffering." In our lives together, we often suffer. L...

Nic · Nic

Allo all, 'Tas been a big week and I haven't had much chance to check in. Kicked a few goals and came short on a few others, but feeling like I'm winning at the game of life, as I sit to write. Stan - I look forward to the finished inventory. For every crappy thing you counted, I look forward to hearing at l...

Phil · Phil

To me, forgiveness is freedom. When I do not forgive, I am being a victim. I am trapped in my own misery and self pity. I feel powerless. I am unable to contribute much to other people. I blame those who I have not forgiven instead of being responsible for my own life. I waste my time and energy trying to ju...

Rick · Rick

A.A. Thought for the Day "Outline the program of action to new prospects, explaining how you made a self appraisal, how you straightened out your past, and why you are now endeavoring to help them. It is important for them to realize that your attempt to pass this on to them plays a vital part...

Rick · Rick

Animals are such agreeable friends they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. --George Eliot A pet is often liked by everyone and seems to have no enemies. Why is this? Pets are friendly and interested in others. They seem to get joy out of just being with us. They do not have a critica...

John · John

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ACCEPTING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can ev...

Phil · Phil

Great to see so many newcommers and old commers finding and sharing with us, on this board. Makes one feel a big part of. I cant remember everyones name--I gave up trying. Sometimers, yu know.:) Having only 2 brain cells left, and they work overtime, most days---doesnt help. But Im g...

gtrandall · gtrandall

I just joined the board here and I wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm in the Seattle area (Renton, to be specific) and my sobriety date is 10-21-02. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! --Greg

stancamden · stancamden

After a meeting tonight, someone asked if I had a sponsor and had started "the Programme". I answered that, as I had given up drinking I did not see the need to do so. I added that I was put off the "Steps" by the references to god and I did not see how I could do 12 steps if the first one did not make any sense...

Phil · Phil

THE TWELVE PROMISES FOR BEGINNERS 1. YOU WILL KNOW YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS. 2. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHAVE YOURSELF. 3. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DRESS AND UNDRESS YOURSELF. 4. YOU WILL KNOW THE TOWN, STATE AND COUNTRY YOU ARE IN. 5. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND SOCKS THAT MATCH. 6. YOU WIL...

Rick · Rick

My wife is at the door. The auto water at the barn isn't working. Could I come right out? Yes!!! Just what I want to do go out and work on water!!!. Wonder whats's the matter? frozen??? What leson will I learn I ask GOD?? Away I go wondering????

Phil · Phil

Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifies you...

Phil · Phil

I dont hafta hug damned toilet bowls on a daily basis. I can wake up in the morning and the bed aint shakin. I can go through police spot checks and say, na na na na na. Ide rather be breathin than be in jail, in a padded cell, or in a nut house. I can watch all the insanity instead of being in it...

stancamden · stancamden

Its over two months that I have not had an alcoholic drink. How has it changed my life? I shall try and do an inventory. Main Benefit: being able to drive at any time. Has come in useful when going up to the pub when bored at home or escaping (see below). Ironically, it means that I am more li...

Rick · Rick

Love immediately challenges me to break the fixation I have with myself. --John Powell, S.J. Self-absorption can become habitual, and it's a seductive pastime. "How do I look?" "Was my response articulate?" "Is my wit impressive?" It's all too easy to block out the presence of others...

John · John

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Be A Sponsor*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ UNITED WE STAND We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p...

Phil · Phil

I weave through the bull crap each and every day, the same as you do my freind. But theres one great thing about it. Ide rather watch it than be in it.:) You deserve a pat on the back. And by the way. I misplaced your phone number. Fire it at me again. Ide likely enjoy talking with you, even if you...

ellen · ellen

well i haven't been out doing research just been sick with woman issues and haven't been up to writing . i however have missed you all and i have been doing some service work and doing meetings. just being careful with my recovery especially when i don't feel good ya know. well i hope...

Phil · Phil

>Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, >for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either, just take off >and leave me alone. > > § The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan >belt and a flat tire. > > § The darkest hours come just before the dawn. So if you're ...> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Rick · Rick

If you realize you aren't so wise today as you thought you were yesterday, you're wiser today. --Olin Miller Smug was a kitten who thought she knew everything. She knew how to clean herself with her sandpaper tongue, how to sleep, eat, and keep warm, and how to sharpen her tiny claws. One day, her...

Phil · Phil

Just dropping in to say good morning to all you guys. Its so cold in Ontario Canada--the 2 brain cells that still exist are hiding under blankets. (smile) Wishing you all a good day!! Thought for today "Dont think--it causes brain damage." :)

Phil · Phil

What was my mother thinking? > > > > > > My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the > > same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't > > seem to get food poisoning. > > > > My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter AND I used to > > eat it raw sometimes too, our school sandw... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Rick · Rick

My Higher Power - The Light Bulb By Clarence H. Snyder (Clarence got sober in 1938, was sponsored by Dr. Bob, & started AA group #3 in Cleveland. In the first few years of his recovery Clarence had a higher recovery rate than Bill W. & Dr. Bob COMBINED. His story, "Home Brewmeister...

DblWinnr · DblWinnr

Hi Everyone, Hope you don't mind me sharing this from "As Bill Sees It:" "We admitted we couldn't lick alcohol with our own remaining resources, and so we accepted the further fact that dependence upon a Higher Power (if only our A.A. group) could do this hitherto impossible job. The momen...

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	Thought 1/29/05 (Preview) *Think in terms of depletion, not depression . . .. You can understand how a body can replenish itself, whereas it may be difficult to understand the way out of depression. --Claire Weekes* Despair and depression may come over us suddenly, for no reason we can figure out. But if we stop and reflect...	Rick	0	767	Jan 29, 2005 by Rick
	BB quote 1/29/05 (Preview) "We are like men who have lost their legs; they never grow new ones. Neither does there appear to be any kind of treatment which will make alcoholics of our kind like other men. We have tried every imaginable remedy. In some instances there has been brief recovery, followed always by a still worse r...	Rick	0	780	Jan 29, 2005 by Rick
	holding your own (Preview) Holding Your Own Trust yourself. Trust what you know. Sometimes, it is hard to stand in our own truth & trust what we know, especially when others would try to convince us otherwise. In these cases, others may be dealing with issues of gui...	elizabeth	1	973	Jan 28, 2005 by pjb235
	Its a chilli out day-this will crack yu up (Preview) Subject: Fw: Chilli Bake Off > Some of you probably got this one before but it will still put tears in your > eyes from laughing. > Phil > > Subject: FW: Chilli Bake Off > > > > > > The notes are from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was > > visiting Texas from the East Coast: > > > > Fran... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	1	1069	Jan 28, 2005 by stancamden
	BB quote 1/27/05 (Preview) "In meditation, we ask God what we should do about each specific matter. The right answer will come, if we want it." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, How It Works, pg. 69~	Rick	1	847	Jan 28, 2005 by wallsal55
	God's cake (Preview) GOD"S CAKE Sometimes we wonder, "What did I do to deserve this", or "Why did God have to do this to me". Here is a wonderful explanation! A daughter is telling her Mother how everything is going wrong... she's failing algebra, her boyfriend broke up with her and her best friend is moving away. Meanwhile...	elizabeth	3	1040	Jan 28, 2005 by Phil
	A couple of cute bumper stickers (Preview) Im a drunk Im not an Alcoholic Alcoholics go to meetings. Drugs lead to nowhere But its the scenic route. I child proofed my house But they still get in. Take revenge Crap on a pigeon Where the hell is "Easy Street?" If money is the root of all evil Why do churc...	Phil	2	909	Jan 27, 2005 by Nic
	Good morning all.... (Preview) Just stopped by this morning to check in. I have been busy since Sat, morning, I had to take my 77 yr old Mother to the ER and they admitted her to the hosp., she has emphsema and many other medical problems. They called me early Mon. morning,said she wasn't going to make it, by the time I got there and called...	GammyRose	3	927	Jan 27, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Thought 1/27/2005 (Preview) *When men are rightfully occupied, then their amusement grows out of their work as the color petals out of a fruitful garden. --John Ruskin* What do we need most in order to be happy? Certainly we all need to be loved. Yet we need even more than that. The spirit also wishes to be needed. When we...	Rick	2	824	Jan 27, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Best Telly Programme - Ever (Preview) Thank you Channel 4 for the best telly programme ever - Anatomy for Beginners. It features a guy who looks like Dr Who with a husky German accent doing real time dissections on human bodies. There is a running commentary from someone in white coat, who looks like he just came out of a washing powder a...	stancamden	2	1030	Jan 27, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	In the midst of winter (Preview) *In the midst of winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. --Albert Camus* When things seem to be going badly and everyone appears to be against us, what do we see? Do we think things will never get better, or is there a ray of hope inside us that believes everything will s...	Rick	0	872	Jan 27, 2005 by Rick
	boundaries (Preview) *Others treat us the way we invite them to treat us. --Barb H.* Coping with stress is a lot more difficult than preventing it in the first place. If we think prevention, we can avoid a surprising number of stressful situations by thinking ahead and sidestepping. We don't have to have lunch w...	Rick	7	1140	Jan 26, 2005 by amanda2u2
	A sharing on Self Esteem, Self Love, Self Centered (Preview) SELF ESTEEM, SELF LOVE and SELF CENTEREDNESS by Nancy Poitou, M.A., M.F.T. I have been asked often about what is self-esteem, self-love and self-centeredness. These are very good questions and it is a fine line that separates these concepts. Self esteem means to hold oneself in high estee...	Phil	2	1303	Jan 26, 2005 by amanda2u2
	Have a great day (Preview) Had a little case of depression, it appears to have lifted this am. It's nice just to be able to think GREAT DAY. Anybody know what I mean?? Depression SUCKS !!	Rick	2	854	Jan 26, 2005 by stancamden
	thought 1/26/05 (Preview) *Nothing is more difficult than competing with a myth. -- Francoise Giroud* Sometimes we think we need to try and be something we're not. Maybe we feel pressure from friends to behave or dress like someone else. All we need to do is remember when we were younger and dressed in our parents' cl...	Rick	2	755	Jan 26, 2005 by Rick
	Old preamble??? (Preview) This is the text of an old preamble that used to be used at AA Meetings. It was found floating around USENET. From what we can tell it was never "official" AA literature. If anyone can give us a better idea of where it came from, please write and we will pass it along to the other readers. -----------------...	Rick	1	921	Jan 26, 2005 by amanda2u2
	today's gift 1/26/2005 (Preview) *The important thing is not to stop questioning. --Albert Einstein* We used to think we knew it all. We had grandiose ideas about ourselves. We stopped asking hard questions that could cause our fragile world of make-believe and deviousness to come crashing down. We protected our addic...	Rick	0	800	Jan 26, 2005 by Rick
	big book quote 1/26/05 (Preview) "Cling to the thought that, in God's hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have-the key to life and happiness for others. With it you can avert death and misery for them." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 124~ -- Edited by Rick at 10:16, 2005-01-26	Rick	0	743	Jan 26, 2005 by Rick
	We're laughin' (Preview) Just wanted to say I have laughed out loud several times tonight and it feels really good. I am really enjoying getting to know folks on this board, and especially enjoy it when folks share their sense of humour. We have all come a long way, and to be able to smile through things today, sure beats drinki...	Nic	4	1011	Jan 26, 2005 by stancamden
	Stranded (Preview) A man stranded on a desert island comes across a woman who has washed up onto shore. The man helps the woman and welcomes her to the island. Later on that day, the woman says, "I don't suppose you smoked before you were stranded on this island, did you?" The man explains that he did smoke before be...	Phil	5	1061	Jan 25, 2005 by stancamden
	What its like to be older.--- (Preview) ---------------------------------------------------------------------	Phil	0	936	Jan 25, 2005 by Phil
	A New or Old Saying? ROFLMAO! (Preview) My spouse came home from a meeting, and had to chuckle. A fellow there was in prayer, and finally said out loud, "I've been trying to Polevault over a Mouse T--d ! My spouse said he could see himself in that expression so clearly. I said to, for me, h...	wallsal55	4	886	Jan 25, 2005 by Nic
	Its quite a battle if we dont accept hu? (Preview) Acceptance is the recognition that something is wrong and a person needs help. This is true of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as drug addiction and alcoholism. With any disease, if a person does not recognize, admit, and accept that they have a problem, there is no solution. Acceptance...	Phil	3	1309	Jan 24, 2005 by pjb235
	resentments (Preview) Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifie...	Rick	1	863	Jan 24, 2005 by wallsal55
	Can I Ask You All For Help ? (Preview) Hi, my name is Ginger and I am not an Alcoholic but my husband is and I have some questions and I thought who better to answer. First my husband and I have been together for 21 years and through out that time he has battled with sobriety. I think maybe he went 2 years at th...	Gngr	4	1201	Jan 24, 2005 by Cabbageheadchris
	Todays 12 Step Call... (Preview) I was called on the telephone by someone I don't know, asking me if I would help them figure out a way to get a alcoholic out of a hotel room, into detox, and thereafter the rooms of recovery. I agreed to meet with this person at a family resturant to discuss it further. I got to the resturant and t...	John	2	883	Jan 24, 2005 by Nic
	patience (Preview) *Only with winter patience can we bring The deep desired, long-awaited spring --Anne Morrow Lindbergh* Family life requires patience. We probably realized that a long time ago. The Greek origin of the word patience is pathos, which means "suffering." In our lives together, we often suffer. L...	Rick	2	743	Jan 24, 2005 by Rick
	Big week (Preview) Allo all, 'Tas been a big week and I haven't had much chance to check in. Kicked a few goals and came short on a few others, but feeling like I'm winning at the game of life, as I sit to write. Stan - I look forward to the finished inventory. For every crappy thing you counted, I look forward to hearing at l...	Nic	3	1022	Jan 24, 2005 by Nic
	Forgiving (Preview) To me, forgiveness is freedom. When I do not forgive, I am being a victim. I am trapped in my own misery and self pity. I feel powerless. I am unable to contribute much to other people. I blame those who I have not forgiven instead of being responsible for my own life. I waste my time and energy trying to ju...	Phil	2	960	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	Todays gift 1/23/05 (Preview) A.A. Thought for the Day "Outline the program of action to new prospects, explaining how you made a self appraisal, how you straightened out your past, and why you are now endeavoring to help them. It is important for them to realize that your attempt to pass this on to them plays a vital part...	Rick	0	843	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	thought (Preview) Animals are such agreeable friends they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. --George Eliot A pet is often liked by everyone and seems to have no enemies. Why is this? Pets are friendly and interested in others. They seem to get joy out of just being with us. They do not have a critica...	Rick	0	853	Jan 23, 2005 by Rick
	Reading and Thought for the Day (Preview) ~~~~~~~~~Be A Sponsor~~~~~~~~~ ACCEPTING OUR PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. This is to adopt a realistic humility without which no genuine advance can ev...	John	1	2769	Jan 23, 2005 by Phil
	Sure is great to see (Preview) Great to see so many newcommers and old commers finding and sharing with us, on this board. Makes one feel a big part of. I cant remember everyones name--I gave up trying. Sometimers, yu know.:) Having only 2 brain cells left, and they work overtime, most days---doesnt help. But Im g...	Phil	2	926	Jan 23, 2005 by Phil
	Hiya! (Preview) I just joined the board here and I wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm in the Seattle area (Renton, to be specific) and my sobriety date is 10-21-02. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! --Greg	gtrandall	4	806	Jan 23, 2005 by stancamden
	Is Not Drinking Not Enough? (Preview) After a meeting tonight, someone asked if I had a sponsor and had started "the Programme". I answered that, as I had given up drinking I did not see the need to do so. I added that I was put off the "Steps" by the references to god and I did not see how I could do 12 steps if the first one did not make any sense...	stancamden	9	1546	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	The 12 promises for Beginners (Preview) THE TWELVE PROMISES FOR BEGINNERS 1. YOU WILL KNOW YOUR FULL NAME AND ADDRESS. 2. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SHAVE YOURSELF. 3. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO DRESS AND UNDRESS YOURSELF. 4. YOU WILL KNOW THE TOWN, STATE AND COUNTRY YOU ARE IN. 5. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FIND SOCKS THAT MATCH. 6. YOU WIL...	Phil	7	1240	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	20 below 0 (Preview) My wife is at the door. The auto water at the barn isn't working. Could I come right out? Yes!!! Just what I want to do go out and work on water!!!. Wonder whats's the matter? frozen??? What leson will I learn I ask GOD?? Away I go wondering????	Rick	5	965	Jan 23, 2005 by Nic
	So True Hu? And have a good night guys. (Preview) Resent Somebody The moment you start to resent a person you become that person's slave. He or she controls your dreams, absorbs your digestion, robs you of your peace of mind and good will, and takes away the pleasure of your work. A person you resent ruins your spirituality and nullifies you...	Phil	1	997	Jan 23, 2005 by John65
	Some days life does suck, being sober. BUT (Preview) I dont hafta hug damned toilet bowls on a daily basis. I can wake up in the morning and the bed aint shakin. I can go through police spot checks and say, na na na na na. Ide rather be breathin than be in jail, in a padded cell, or in a nut house. I can watch all the insanity instead of being in it...	Phil	3	817	Jan 22, 2005 by ellen
	Two Months Not Drinking (Preview) Its over two months that I have not had an alcoholic drink. How has it changed my life? I shall try and do an inventory. Main Benefit: being able to drive at any time. Has come in useful when going up to the pub when bored at home or escaping (see below). Ironically, it means that I am more li...	stancamden	7	859	Jan 22, 2005 by stancamden
	1/21 gift (Preview) *Love immediately challenges me to break the fixation I have with myself. --John Powell, S.J.* Self-absorption can become habitual, and it's a seductive pastime. "How do I look?" "Was my response articulate?" "Is my wit impressive?" It's all too easy to block out the presence of others...	Rick	0	781	Jan 22, 2005 by Rick
	Thought for the Day 1/21/05 (Preview) ~~~~~~~~~Be A Sponsor~~~~~~~~~ UNITED WE STAND We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p...	John	0	1145	Jan 22, 2005 by John
	Hey Stan? My man!! (Preview) I weave through the bull crap each and every day, the same as you do my freind. But theres one great thing about it. Ide rather watch it than be in it.:) You deserve a pat on the back. And by the way. I misplaced your phone number. Fire it at me again. Ide likely enjoy talking with you, even if you...	Phil	1	725	Jan 22, 2005 by stancamden
	it has been a while (Preview) well i haven't been out doing research just been sick with woman issues and haven't been up to writing . i however have missed you all and i have been doing some service work and doing meetings. just being careful with my recovery especially when i don't feel good ya know. well i hope...	ellen	3	711	Jan 21, 2005 by Phil
	Yup-makes sense to me:) (Preview) >Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, >for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either, just take off >and leave me alone. > > § The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan >belt and a flat tire. > > § The darkest hours come just before the dawn. So if you're ...> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	3	1081	Jan 21, 2005 by stancamden
	1/21 thought (Preview) *If you realize you aren't so wise today as you thought you were yesterday, you're wiser today. --Olin Miller* Smug was a kitten who thought she knew everything. She knew how to clean herself with her sandpaper tongue, how to sleep, eat, and keep warm, and how to sharpen her tiny claws. One day, her...	Rick	1	872	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	Its colder than a ----- fill in the blank (Preview) Just dropping in to say good morning to all you guys. Its so cold in Ontario Canada--the 2 brain cells that still exist are hiding under blankets. (smile) Wishing you all a good day!! Thought for today "Dont think--it causes brain damage." :)	Phil	2	1059	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
	Those were the days:) (Preview) What was my mother thinking? > > > > > > My Mom used to cut chicken, chop eggs and spread mayo on the > > same cutting board with the same knife and no bleach, but we didn't > > seem to get food poisoning. > > > > My Mom used to defrost hamburger on the counter AND I used to > > eat it raw sometimes too, our school sandw... >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	Phil	0	836	Jan 21, 2005 by Phil
	THE LIGHT BULB (Preview) My Higher Power - The Light Bulb By Clarence H. Snyder (Clarence got sober in 1938, was sponsored by Dr. Bob, & started AA group #3 in Cleveland. In the first few years of his recovery Clarence had a higher recovery rate than Bill W. & Dr. Bob COMBINED. His story, "Home Brewmeister...	Rick	0	1059	Jan 21, 2005 by Rick
	FREEDOM THROUGH ACCEPTANCE (Preview) Hi Everyone, Hope you don't mind me sharing this from "As Bill Sees It:" "We admitted we couldn't lick alcohol with our own remaining resources, and so we accepted the further fact that dependence upon a Higher Power (if only our A.A. group) could do this hitherto impossible job. The momen...	DblWinnr	2	1622	Jan 21, 2005 by DblWinnr
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