One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. ~ William Feather I didn’t think it was possible to have a good time without getting wasted. Turns out I was mistaken. Once you get involved with AA, you stay involved. No matter what. When they say, […]
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…Half measures availed us nothing… – How it works – AA Big Book I was at a meeting the other night, and even after attending literally thousands of meetings, the suggested topic was something I’d never heard before: “What’s your favorite step?” Most everyone jumped right in with their opinions. – I decided to sit
– Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance. ~ Virgil For a long time now, I’ve been looking for two special people: The first person is the guy who announces something like, “You know what? I have way too much money! I just don’t know what to do with all
“…And if I don’t know what’s good for me, then I don’t know what’s good or bad for you or for anyone.” – page 450, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous When it comes to interpersonal communication, there are basically two types of people: 1. Those who listen; 2. Those who wait to talk. If
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– Friends are God’s way of apologizing for your family. ~ Wayne Dyer There’s no doubt about it: Alcoholics Anonymous is the best-known fellowship that’s hiding in plain sight….even though there’s nothing especially secret about it. I spent a long time avoiding AA like the plague. If I had any idea of how much fun there was to
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Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ~ Mahatma Gandhi By the time I came into the rooms, I was incredibly brilliant. After a month or so in AA, I wasn’t so smart after all. I’d always considered myself as, “The Great Exception.” Every time
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“Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion…” ~ The 11th Tradition Just like anyone else, I showed up to my first meeting beaten and bludgeoned into a state of reasonableness. That first meeting got my attention, and inspired me to return. I’d always been a miserable failure when I tried quitting
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In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We’ve heard it said a thousand times: “This is a simple program for complicated people.” Here’s another familiar one: “Don’t think, don’t drink, go to meetings and ask for help.” I’ve heard it for years from many
– There are no secrets that time does not reveal ~ Jean Racine “If you don’t think time in sobriety means anything, just try getting some.” So states an old friend, Bob B. A no-nonsense kind of guy, he enunciates it as “so-briety”. When I was new, I wasn’t what you’d call a hard liner.
MODERATION IS THE KEY Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation ~ Saint Augustine Years ago I was watching a talk show, and the featured guest was the president of a major brewery. During the interview, This corporate CEO insisted that drinking at least one alcoholic beverage a day was good for your health (what
