September 13
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
If you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle-of-the-road solution. We were in a position where life was becoming impossible, and if we had passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we had but two alternatives: One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our intolerable situation as best we could; and the other, to accept spiritual help. This we did because we honestly wanted to, and were willing to make the effort. – Pg. 25-26 – There Is A Solution
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
There is the law of this physical earth which always leads to death and decay. It can be no other way in a material world. There is also the law of Spirit which leads to life and grace. Our addiction obeys the law of this earth plane, our recovery obeys the law of the Spirit.
Please, Divine Source, as I understand You, guide me to the law of Spirit and recovery.
Creating My Own Rituals
Rituals ground me in my own day. My morning tea, my walk through the park, dinner with my family. These are the daily rituals that give my life a sense of continuity and solidity. They hold me, they bond me with those I love. Recovery is full of rituals. Meetings, daily reading, sharing with friends and quiet moments of self reflection. Rituals that deepen my sense of life and remind me of what’s really important. They are part of what gives my life its symmetry. I need these rituals to help me remember what to value. And they join me with with life, with the feeling of what we’re all really made of under the skin. Rituals speak in their own voice and today, I am listening.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
‘If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are.’~ Zen Proverb
I don’t have to understand how the Steps work, just that they do.
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
Pick them up, as long as they don’t pick up.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
Today I’m taking all the steps that I can for my recovery.
My Higher Power is giving me all the guidance I need, and I am full of joy and gratitude that I am growing and healing today.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
I wouldn’t put myself in situations where I can only have two drinks and then can’t get anymore. Not because I’m an alcoholic. It’s just sort of an intuitive thing with me. – Bob D.