September 11
AA ‘Big Book’ – Quote
He will presently try the old game again, for he isn’t happy about his sobriety. He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end. – Pg. 152 – A Vision For You
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Hour To Hour – Book – Quote
Many times we go to meetings to listen to what happens to people who don’t go to meetings. When they ask for a topic at today’s meeting, suggest ‘What Happens to People Who Don’t go to Meetings.’
One meeting a day can not possibly take as much time as my former bars, parties, connections, and the energy I put into using and drinking, so help me see that any complaints about the ‘frequency’ is unfounded.
Meditation
Today I draw strength and nourishment from within. I will meditate. There is a medicine chest inside of me if I tap into it. I have body chemicals that are meant to smooth me out, to nourish me and let me feel good inside. I can get those going through quiet and meditation. I can feel them coursing through my system, elevating my mood. In my own inner quiet, I will look for nothing. I will simply be. I will bear witness to the inner workings of my mind but I will not tell my mind to do or be anything. I will just let it flow and float in and out of consciousness. I will just be.
– Tian Dayton PhD
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Pocket Sponsor – Book – Quote
We are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I cannot feel my way into better behavior, I must behave my way into better feelings.
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“Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book” – Book
Give your smile to the next person you meet.
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Time for Joy – Book – Quote
I am letting go of all that is holding me back from spiritual progress today.
My path is becoming easier as I open myself up to faith and trust.
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Alkiespeak – Book – Quote
Step One is pretty straight forward; I can’t drink – and I have trouble not drinking. – Clancy I.