September 20
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
We suggest you draw the book to the attention of the doctor who is to attend your patient during treatment. If the book is read the moment the patient is able, while acutely depressed, realization of his condition may come to him.
We hope the doctor will tell the patient the truth about his condition, whatever that happens to be. When the man is presented with this volume it is best that no one tell him he must abide by its suggestions. The man must decide for himself. – Pg. 144 – To Employers
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
The professionals in our new life may appraise our situation better than us. They are not romantically linked to our love affair with drugs. Therefore, their evaluation may be more nearly correct.
May I have the ability to listen to those trying to help me; they honestly may be more objective than myself.
Loving Myself through Action
I want to do something special for myself today. Giving to others and withholding from myself doesn’t work. I tend to treat other people the way that I treat myself. If I am stingy with me, I will, somewhere along the line, act that out with other people. If I am hard on myself, I will tend to be hard on others. I am the only person who is with me all hours of the day and I know what feels good and warm to me. I know what makes me feel sustained from within. Today, I will encourage, support and congratulate myself. Each time I do something that pleases me I’ll say ‘thank you’ to myself. Each time I do something well, I’ll tell myself ‘good job.’
I will be my own best cheerleader.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
When you are having a bad day, lower your expectations and start over!
The more I work on me – the better most people behave.
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
Today do something for someone you love: Leave them alone.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
I am very grateful for this day.
I am grateful for all the love and inspiration that I receive from my Higher Power wherever I ask.
I just stop and tune in to this universal energy and am transformed to the level of my willingness.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
We have an approach called the Dumb Guy Approach to sobriety. We follow the directions that are in the AA Big Book. We don’t make up any directions, there are already directions in here. If the book says we should read, we read. If it says to pray, we pray. If it says write, we write. Simple as that; ‘Duh dum, ah what the hell, I can do that.’ – Milt L.