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Completely Present
September Issue of AA Grapevine Magazine By: John L – Editor of Addictions News.—Hernando, Florida Gone are the days of being unable to remember hours or entire days. These were times during which I could have committed any number of … Continue reading
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Can I Love My Unlovable Self?
Once again, I remind the reader that what I say is my own opinion and experience over the past 40 years in recovery. I’ve diligently followed many teachers and speakers like Wayne Dyer, whom I admire greatly. What I am … Continue reading
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On the way to the wedding – John L, Hernando FL
Published in Grapevine, November 2023 That morning I arose early and immediately had the obsession for a drink. I’d been consuming a quart of vodka a day for the previous year, so the slide was already greased. But I had … Continue reading
Do you own any cows?
Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) was a global spiritual leader, Zen master, and peace activist, known for his bestselling writings on mindfulness and engaged Buddhism. Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr., he pioneered mindfulness in the … Continue reading
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10 smart ways to deal with rude people
Source: Sophie Lizard 1. Remember, sometimes the rude person is you. Maybe not today, but there’ve been times when you were rude. And you’re not a bad person. So next time somebody’s rude to you, remember that they’re human, just … Continue reading
Religion and Spirituality
Let’s celebrate the 4th of July by respecting everyone’s rights. Religion is an institutional framework of organized beliefs, dogmas, and shared rituals directed by a community or higher authority. Spirituality is an individualized, subjective quest for meaning, peace, and connection … Continue reading
Why do I fear doing something new for the first time?
Fear of trying something new stems from your brain’s biological defense mechanism. Unfamiliar situations create uncertainty, triggering anticipatory anxiety and the fear of losing control. Your mind naturally associates the “unknown” with potential danger, prioritizing safety over the growth that … Continue reading
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“Stay in the solution!”
This little idea is so powerful, and as far as I am concerned, the key to staying sober while healing toward a better way of life. I attended my first meeting at the Derry Friendship Center on August 24th of … Continue reading
Happiness
Happiness is not something I FIND, it’s something I CREATE. If I can keep that little saying, front and center, my day will be so much better than when I don’t. It reminds me that I am the only one … Continue reading
Whose Bars are They?
I have always strived to be Happy, Joyous, and Free. Recently, the Happy has been put on the shelf, replaced by a major decision and, subsequently, financial problems. I hadn’t noticed it at first, but I was putting people, places, … Continue reading
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