July 30
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
As wives of Alcoholics Anonymous. we would like you to feel that we understand as perhaps few can. We want to analyze mistakes we have made. We want to leave you with the feeling that no situation is too difficult and no unhappiness too great to be overcome.
We have traveled a rocky road, there is no mistake about that. We have had long rendezvous with hurt pride, frustration, self pity, misunderstanding and fear. These are not pleasant companions. We have been driven to maudlin sympathy, to bitter resentment. Some of us veered from extreme to extreme, ever hoping that one day our loved ones would be themselves once more. – Pg. 104-105 – To Wives
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
Whatever you are feeling now that disturbs you, whatever thoughts or situations plague you, remember that it will pass. Sometimes when emotions are strong, we feel they will never end. But they do and whatever you are feeling now, you won’t be feeling tomorrow. We promise.
I to understand that my troubles are not forever that ‘this too shall pass.’
Seeing Me from the Inside Out
Today, I will become aware of that part of me that is separate and observes all that I say, do, think and feel. I have a witness within me that can become a very useful part of my life. Watching my thoughts, feelings and behavior with a little bit of objectivity will help me to see myself as I really am. Fear, for example, is only fear. When I experience small fears throughout my day I will simply see myself feeling them, I will watch them, experience them and allow them to dissipate. I will breathe in and out as they move through me. By allowing my mind to watch itself with no thought of controlling or participating, I can learn a great deal about the way I work. I can allow myself to change on the inside.
I am an uncritical observer of my own inner workings.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
You don’t have to pretend to be someone you are not. You don’t have to pretend to be strong (if you’re a man) or fem (if you’re a woman). You don’t have to pretend that you don’t want to use, if you do. Share what is real. The real you is enough.
I am enough; there is enough.
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
20/20: Come 20 minutes before the meeting, stay 20 minutes after.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
My heart is full of gratitude today. I am free today to experience this day fully and to follow my spiritual path. I have been given a new day to live, to grow, to give love and to feel love.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
If I quit causing my own trouble, I’ve got no trouble. All I have to do is trace this back – No matter what she had done – to where I had placed myself in a position to be hurt. – Milt L.