September 4
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
The less people tolerated us, the more we withdrew from society, from life itself. As we became subjects of King Alcohol, shivering denizens of his mad realm, the chilling vapor that is loneliness settled down. It thickened, ever becoming blacker. Some of us sought out sordid places, hoping to find understanding companionship and approval. Momentarily we did – then would come oblivion and the awful awakening to face the hideous Four Horsemen – Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair. Unhappy drinkers who read this page will understand! – Pg. 151 – A Vision For You
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
We mustn’t make a decision about staying sober with insufficient data. To collect data on what staying sober is like, we have to stay that way 12 months or more. Therefore, we should not make a final decision about this new life until we have a year of clean time.
May I know that experience and contact with sober people is the only way to collect data on sobriety.
Changing My Mood
I will consciously lift my own mood today. I have much more choice about what I feel that I realize. If I’m feeling stressed out, I will even out my breath and relax. If I’m obsessing about something, I will ask myself how important this thing will be in five years, I will remind myself that stressing only makes things worse. It clouds my judgment and makes everything bigger than it needs to be. If I set my mind toward being in a good mood, I will find a way to get there. My day will feel more pleasant. The events of my day will run more smoothly. I will be more available to myself and the people I encounter. I will change my thoughts today. If I see my thoughts veering toward the negative, I will consciously elevate them. I will gently steer myself in a more positive direction. What am I but the thoughts I think all day? The thoughts that go through my mind influence and define how I experience my life. I don’t need to let myself be tossed all over the place by the events of my day. I can act on my day as well as letting my day act on me.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
Road rage and recovery rage are closely associated. People, places, and things get in our way and we freak. When the rage begins, quickly ask yourself, ‘What would my guardian angel do now?’
My DUI’s are no longer under the influence of alcohol. Today, I Drive Unger the Influence of Angels.
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
If there is someone weaker than you, be kind to them. If there is someone stronger than you, be kind to yourself.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
I have all the strength that I need today to accept the realities of my life.
I am guided on a path of learning and growth and healing.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
If it smells like a duck, looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck… Chances are it’s a duck. Unknown origin.