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AAs and Etiquette
Relationships are something we can’t avoid. You must be in contact with people at some point in the day or week to survive. In AA, we believe everyone needs help to make it. In thirty years of attending meetings regularly, … Continue reading
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Willing to go to Any Lengths
In early recovery, the first month anyway, I thought the first line of “How It Works” read, “Rarely have we seen a person thoroughly follow our path.” I was dubious about staying stopped from the drinking thing. Then came the … Continue reading
It’s all about ME
That is a true statement because it must be all about me. If it’s not, I’m screwed. The statement I hear at AA meetings always says, “The new person is the most important person in the room.” That’s right to … Continue reading
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“Who’s Suffering in Your Resentment?”
That question was asked by a friend who watched me carry an enormous resentment far longer than necessary. It’s never required. I haven’t told this story to many because it’s embarrassing to think it took me so long to learn … Continue reading
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The Ripple Effect
When I first heard the saying “The Ripple Effect,” my first thought was rippling wine, which was one of my favorites as it was cheap. It left me with terrible hangovers, as there was a price to pay. I found … Continue reading
Speak from Your Heart
Off we go again on another one of my mind-bending journeys. What is Truth? It sounds simple, but is it? The dictionary says, “True or by fact or reality.” Another is “a fact or belief accepted as true.” Are these … Continue reading
Stage II Recovery
In a meeting the other day, someone said in an angry tone, “Oh, another psychology session!” The topic was dealing with anger and fear. My first reaction was to comment, but I remember the phrase, “restraint of pen and tough.” … Continue reading
Be careful what you pray for.
God, the Holy Spirit, and the Universe are always listening. They don’t listen to the words coming out of our mouths; rather, they listen to the voices in our hearts. When distressed, I am an expert at smiling and saying, … Continue reading
“The Dragonfly” (Wonderful little story I found)
Once, in a little pond, in the muddy water under the lily pads, there lived a little water beetle in a community of water beetles. They lived a simple and comfortable life in the pond with few disturbances and interruptions. … Continue reading
Road To Recoveries 