August 13
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
To be gravely affected, one does not necessarily have to drink a long time nor take the quantities some of us have. This is particularly true of women. Potential female alcoholics often turn into the real thing and are gone beyond recall in a few years. Certain drinkers, who would be greatly insulted if called alcoholics, are astonished at their inability to stop. We, who are familiar with these symptoms, see large numbers of potential alcoholics among young people everywhere. But try and get them to see it! – Pgs. 33-34 – More About Alcoholism
Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
Our new life-style calls for a new self-responsibility. Is there something we are committed to do this afternoon? Go to a group, go to a meeting, call a friend, pray? We begin the process of being responsible by being on time, keeping promises, doing what our sponsor says.
Give me the persistence to meet my obligations this afternoon.
The Mystery
Today, I accept that part of myself that will never be satisfied, and I comfort and tame it. There is a place in me that knows it will never necessarily solve the eternal questions of life: Who am I and where do I come from, and where do I go when I die? At times, I can get depressed about that and feel that there’s no real point to life. But I am beginning to feel that to accept and love this side of myself is what also gives life beauty and meaning. Perhaps meaning is not knowing and understanding, but an acceptance of mystery, an embracing of the unknown. After all, it is that mystery that gives even the most ordinary circumstance an eternal sort of glow – a sense of depth, a feeling that there is more.
I accept that I will never fully understand – I embrace the mystery.
– Tian Dayton Phd
‘The soul is restless and furious; it wants to tear itself apart and cure itself of being human.’- Ugo Betti
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
Going to a lot of meetings is important, supportive, and full of fellowship. However, our program is not about meetings but what happens in between meetings.
Do I align my actions with the picture I paint of myself in meetings?
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
If you have two addictions, throw two bucks in the basket.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
Today I trust what I feel and I listen to my inner voice.
It does not matter if it is logical or if others agree. My feelings and emotions guide me on a path that is right for me.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
Rome wasn’t built in a day – That’s because and alcoholic didn’t get the contract. – Broken Hill Jack.
