May 8
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
But the ex-problem drinker who has found this solution, who is properly armed with facts about himself, can generally win the entire confidence of another alcoholic in a few hours. Until such an understanding is reached, little or nothing can be accomplished.
– Pg. 18 – There Is A Solution
Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
We often feel tremendous remorse for transgressions of the past. Today, at this hour, we can stay clean, stay sober, stay drug free. This is the beginning. Later in our program, we will work steps to neutralize our transgressions. But at this hour, we must heal our bodies first.
God, as I understand You, keep me clean and sober, now.
New Life
I can feel my body and my spirit trying to come back to health. I am breathing in and out with relaxed, complete breaths and with each breath I take, I feel more serene. I sense the life within each pore of my body and it feels good, it feels right, it feels alive. My body needed to fall apart a little, it needed to get my attention and tell me it needed tender, loving care. Today, I will pay attention to what my body is trying to tell me it wants and needs and I will give it what it is calling out for.
I listen to what my body is asking for and I do something about it .
– Tian Dayton PhD
Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
We are now learning to keep our thoughts in recovery and not in the insanity of the past. The program fixes it so we don’t have to suffer from insanity anymore. Now we can enjoy it!
Crazy-making is what I make of it.
“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
You cannot think your way into right actions. You have to act your way into right thinking.
Time for Joy – Book – Quote
I am letting go of all self-criticism today and changing all my judging thoughts to thoughts of love. I am becoming softer and more gentle and accepting of myself, making more space to feel joy and love.
Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
I had an unusual childhood … and a long one. – Anon.