July 9
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
This thought brings us to STEP TEN, which suggests we continue to take personal inventory and continue to set right any new mistakes as we go along. We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past. We have entered the world of the Spirit. Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. – Pg. 84 – Into Action
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
What are the daily habits that you are forming right now to aid your recovery? Picking up this book is a good habit. If this doesn’t quiet your spirit, you pick up another program book; if that doesn’t work you must call a program person; if that doesn’t work, then you meet them in person. Our hourly habits form our daily habits which form our recovery.
I ask the Divine Forces to help me implement the changes I need in my hourly habits to aid my recovery.
Becoming Real
Today, I let go and become real. I know that by holding on too tightly, I squeeze the life out of myself and those around me. Recovery has taught me to value being authentic above being something or someone. Recovery is a process of facing and removing those obstacles that have been in the way on my road back to myself. It has been my willingness to risk and trust that my Higher Power will hold me that has brought me to life again. Now it is time for me to live each day as it comes and give some of what I have received. So many people have helped me along the way – it is also part of my recovery to share what I have learned, in case it might help someone else.
I am open to life and all it holds.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
If you have one hand in the fellowship and one hand in your Higher Power’s, you can’t pick up today.
I put my hand in my Higher Power’s by saying. ‘Thy will not mine be done;’ I put my hand in the fellowship by saying ‘I’ll be there, at the next meeting.’
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
As you sponsor others, remember this: If you are trying to recreate someone in your own image, then one of you will be redundant.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
Today I will share my strength, hope and experience with someone still in pain. I will serve as I power of example to someone who is willing to let go of her suffering.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
Fellowship for long winded speakers: Alconon and on, and on.. – Ted H.