July 18
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
There is scarcely any form of trouble and misery which has not been overcome among us. – Pg. 15 – Bill’s Story
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
All of us go through phases of loving meetings, hating meetings, or ambivalence. The ups and downs and erratic emotions are a normal part of recovery. To stay in recovery we make 90 meetings in 90 days regardless of our many phases.
May I make 90 in 90, regardless of my erratic beginning emotions. I know my thinking is still not as clear as it will be.
Meditation
Today, I recognize the source of light and wisdom that is within me. When I look outside myself to learn about what is actually inside, I need to exercise great discernment because some of what I see fits and some does not. There is a fountain within me that is ever full and waiting to be discovered. When I can rest quietly in this inner place, I experience a sense of fullness, and my desire to go outside diminishes and gives way to a preference for undisturbed peace. Solitude takes on a different meaning when I can contact that quiet within. Life softens and external things become less important. I look for this place within me on a daily basis. I give myself this present today.
I search within.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
Our program won’t keep you from going to hell nor is it a ticket to heaven. But it will keep you clean and sober long enough for you to make up your mind which way you want to go.
My journey is my destination.
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
For ‘suggestion’ you have two choices: Take it or leave it.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
Today I have faith that I am being led to the answers I need to learn. If I keep putting one foot in front of the other, I will always be in a safe place.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
I have an amnesty prayer, I’ve seen it work hundreds of times. It’s very simple. You can put it in your own words; ‘I forgive everyone on the face of this earth, living or dead, who has ever done anything to me – real or imagined – and I want good things to happen to them.’ If you will continue to say that , I will guarantee you that your attitude toward the people who are troubling you in your life is going to change. – Frank H.