Your Daily Reprieve 03.31.15

Your Daily Reprieve for Tuesday  March 31, 2015 From Waynesville, NC

There are so many fragile things, after all. People break so easily, and so do dreams and hearts. ~ Neil Gaiman Thanks to Dan for today's AWSI: "Who else but an alcoholic would believe that isolation is a cure for loneliness?" ~As We See It A shipwrecked sailor on a desert island may eventually find another in a like predicament, but the poor alcoholic is all alone with himself, even in a world full of alcoholics. That is one of the most brutal characteristics of the malady that separates us from the world about us and makes us men without a country, without a hope and without a friend. ~The Eye Opener Truth is, you'll never know all there is to know about all you want to know about. Life is too complicated to be fully understood. God keeps secrets. You can get frustrated because it's all so damned hard. Or you can approach the mysteries of this world with an open mind, patience, and a whole lot of optimism. ~Prayables

Big Book Quote "Much to our relief, we discovered we did not need to consider another's conception of God. Our own conception, however inadequate, was sufficient to make the approach and to effect a contact with Him. As soon as we admitted the possible existence of a Creative Intelligence, a Spirit of the Universe underlying the totality of things, we began to be possessed of a new sense of power and direction, provided we took other simple steps." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, pg. 46~

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Celebrate Your Anniversary Here SHOW HOW IT WORKS!!! If you are celebrating an anniversary this month, please send along the date and any message you would like to share with the other 2600 people on this email list and perhaps as many as 20000 others who have it forwarded. You need to remind me every year! Send your day, your location and number of years to: txm1@comcast.net March 2015 Anniversaries 3/1 Crispin H. (London, UK)…..33 3/1 Gessie E.(Mal. Cândido Rondon, Paraná, Brazil).....23 3/1 Michele B. (Putney,VT)…..24 3/2 Amanda H. (Jerusalem, Israel)…..15 3/2 Liz C. (NYC, NY)…..6 3/2 Ellen S. (NYC, NY)…..17 3/2 Rusty S. (Trenton, NJ)…..6 3/3 Ilene W. (Los Angeles, CA)…..40 3/3 Dennis D. (Vancouver, BC)…..41 3/3 Colleen D. (Danvers, MA)…..21 3/3 Kelly T. (Newmarket, NH)…..24 3/3 Charlotte. M. (Iselin, NJ)…..31 3/4 Mary K. (Stuart, FL)…..5 3/4 Michelle C. (Surrey, BC)…..2 3/5 Tom M. (Stuart, FL)…..21 3/5 Andy M. (Southampton, UK)…..6 3/5 Russell N. (Dublin, Ireland)…..1 3/5 Kristin E. (Rhode Island)…..3 3/6 Stephen S. (Exeter, NH)…..27 3/6 Aly K. (NYC, NY)…..5 3/7 George H. (Milwaukee, WI)…..7 3/7 Dave G. (Vancouver, BC)…..12 3/8 Dick D. (Honolulu, HI)…..7 3/8 Rockne L. (Corning, NY)…..17 3/9 Sheila  J. (NYC, NY)…..29 3/9 Nancy M. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)…..33 3/9 Tony C. (Punta Gorda, FL)…..36 3/9 Patti K. (Baiting Hollow, NY)…..31 3/9 Phil S. (Austin, TX)…..5 3/9 Peter R. (New York, NY)…..4 3/10 Joe K. (Hull, MA)…..11 3/11 Nancy K. (Stuart, FL)…..19 3/12 David G. (Flower Mound, TX)…..4 3/13 Mike B. (Hummelstown, PA)…..4 3/13 Tom V. (East Hanover, NJ)…..8 3/13 Sue S. (Naples, FL)…..3 3/13 Grace P. (Chatham, NJ)…..26 3/14 Ann McC. (Venice, FL)…..42 3/15 Henry Z. (Punta Gorda, FL)…..28 3/15 Brian G. (So. Harpswell, ME)…..25 3/15 Dane M. (Nongprue, Thailand)…..23 3/15 Kip A. (Nantucket, MA)…..27 3/15 George (Damaguete, Phillipines)…..19 3/16 Dan S. (Vancouver, Canada)…..3 3/16 Bill I. (Westwood, MA)…..30 3/17 Dan D. (Tortola, BVI)…..36 3/17 Nard B. (Bridgewater, NJ)…..2 3/17 Carolyn W. (Nantucket, MA)…..18 3/17 Sanyu (Tortola, BVI)…..2 3/18 Michael P. (Thailand)…..31 3/19 Mike B. (Purchase, NY)…..15 3/19 Donovan (NY,NY)…..27 3/20 Bill M. (Clearwater, FL)…..41 3/20 Rob A. (Columbus, OH)…..2 3/20 Kathleen G. (Cavan, Ireland)…..13 3/20 Michele O. (Los Angeles, CA).….16 3/21 Pamela B. (Clinton, NJ)…..32 3/21 Norm A. (Boston/Miami)…..26 3/22 Charlie P. (Austin, TX)…..30 3/22 Sally S. (New York, New York)…..27 3.22 Deborah W. (Glendale, AZ)…..7 3/23 David C. (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)…..2 3/24 Kevin T. (NYC, NY)…..29 3/24 Julie P. (Manchester, England,)…..3 3/25 Buffy H. (Gambier, OH)…..23 3/25 Caitlin D. (Champaign, IL)…..2 3/25 Gerry H. (Scituate, MA)…..3 3/25 Mike D. (Barcelona, Spain)…..11 3/26 Steve H. (East Hampton, NY)…..28 3/27 Jonelle A. (Laguna Beach, CA)…..27 3/27 Cathy C-T. (Palm City, FL)…..7 3/27 Chuck L. (Key Largo, FL)…..28 3/27 Kevin A. (Portsmouth,  NH)…..15 3/28 Mike H. (Lexington, KY)…..28 3/28 Steven S. (Summit, NJ)…..5 3/28 Camille K. (Victoria, BC)…..8 3/29 Cliff K. (Philadelphia, PA)…..10 3/29 Robin S. (NYC, NY)…..22 3/30 John McG. (Stuart, FL)…..18 3/30 Michael C. (Townsend, MA)…..3 3/31 Paul H. (Scituate, MA)…..3 3/31 Linda D. (Vancouver, BC/Las Vegas, NV)…..24 1383  Total Years of Sobriety

12&12 Tradition Seven - "Every A.A. group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions." What a debate we had on that one! The Foundation was really hard up just then; the groups weren't sending in enough for the support of the office; we had been tossing in all the book income and even that hadn't been enough. The reserve was melting like snow in springtime. We needed that ten thousand dollars. "Maybe," some said, "the groups will never fully support the office. We can't let it shut down; it's far too vital. Yes, let's take the money. Let's take all such donations in the future. We're going to need them." p. 164

Twenty Four Hours A.A. Thought For The Day Since I've been in A.A., have I made a start toward being more unselfish? Do I no longer want my own way in everything? When things go wrong and I can't have what I want, do I no longer sulk? Am I trying not to waste money on myself? And does it make me happy to see my family and my home have enough attention from me? Am I trying not to be all "get" and no "give"? Meditation For The Day Each day is a day of progress, steady progress forward, if you make it so. You may not see it, but God does. God does not judge by outward appearance. He judges by the heart. Let Him see in your heart a simple desire always to do His will. Though you may feel that your work has been spoiled or tarnished, God sees it as an offering for Him. When climbing a steep hill, people are often more conscious of the weakness of their stumbling feet than of the view, the grandeur, or even of the upward progress. Prayer For The Day I pray that I may persevere in all good things. I pray that I may advance each day in spite of my stumbling feet.

Daily Thought ^*^*^*^*^ (\  ~~~ /) (   \(AA)/  ) (_   /AA\ _)   /AA\ ^*^*^*^*^ Prayer "As the doubter tries the process of prayer,he should begin to add up the results.If he persists, he will surely find more serenity,more tolerance, less fear, and less anger.He will acquire a quiet courage,the kind that isn't tension-ridden.He can look at 'failure' and 'success'for what these really are.Problems and calamity will begin to mean his instruction,instead of his destruction.Wonderful and unaccountable things will start to happen. "Bill W., Box 1980: The AA Grapevine, June 1958As Bill Sees It, p. 321 Thought to Consider . . . Trying to pray is praying. *~*~*AACRONYMS*~*~* BS Before Sobriety

Daily Reflection NO ONE DENIED ME LOVE On the A. A. calendar it was Year Two. . . . A newcomer appeared at one of these groups. . . . He soon proved that his was a desperate case, and that above all he wanted to get well . . . [He said], "Since I am the victim of another addiction even worse stigmatized than alcoholism, you may not want me among you." TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 141-42 I came to you—a wife, mother, woman who had walked out on her husband, children, family. I was a drunk, a pill-head, a nothing. Yet no one denied me love, caring, a sense of belonging. Today, by God's grace and the love of a good sponsor and a home group, I can say that—through you in Alcoholics Anonymous—I am a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a woman. Sober. Free of pills. Responsible. Without a Higher Power I found in the Fellowship, my life would be meaningless. I am full of gratitude to be a member of good standing in Alcoholics Anonymous.

Pot Luck Happy with what you have The only way you’ll ever be happy is to be happy with what you have. You can be happy this very instant if you’ll simply be happy with what you have. Being happy with what you have doesn’t prevent you from creating more. In fact, it puts you in a powerful position to add new value to your world and your life. When you’re happy with what you have, you’re deeply in touch with life’s abundance. Within that abundance is every good possibility. Be happy, and thankful, for the way life is. It will open your eyes to the best possibilities for the way life can be. There is great value in whatever you already have. The way to see that value, and to make full use of it, is to be happy with what you have. Life’s richness is yours the moment you allow it. Be happy with what you have, and nothing can stop you from having it all. — Ralph Marston

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Beyond Your Wildest Dreams Ladies AA/Alanon Retreat Avalon New Jersey April 25-26, 2015 Saturday 9-5 Sunday 9-3 Join us for Speakers, Fellowship, Fun and even a little Yoga For more info email theposturecoach@gmail.com

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The Vision of the Dry Bones . . . a Man Matters sponsored retreat for men Graymoor Spiritual Life Center 1320 Route 9, PO Box 300, Garrison, NY  10524-0300 Join us for a weekend of prayer, meditation, ritual, teaching, fellowship and quiet time for reflection – and the food’s not bad either !!! May 15-17 2015 Contact : MBoccia@atonementfriars.org

Fellowship of the Spirit New York A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STEPS July 24, 25, 26 2015 16th Annual fellowship of the Spirit Conference Bayside, NY http://fotsny2015-registration-flyer.weebly.com/

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Head for the Med! 2015 Costa Brava International Convention 2015 "Love and Service" INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SPEAKING AA CONVENTION TOSSA de MAR – COSTA BRAVA, SPAIN Wednesday 14th-Sunday 18th October, 2015 theme - ”Love and Service” Make bookings direct to the hotel from 2nd March. http://aaspain.org/convention/convention_index.html

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Resources Great Minds Quotes https://twitter.com/GreatestQuotes BIG BOOK SEARCH ENGINE:  http://www.whytehou se.com/big_ book_search/ Twenty Four Hours a Day Since 1954, Twenty-Four Hours a Day has become a stable force in the recovery of many alcoholics throughout the world. With over nine million copies in print (the original text has been revised),  this "little black book" offers daily thoughts, meditations, and prayers for living a clean and sober life. A spiritual resource with practical applications to fit our daily lives. Copyright 1975 Hazeleden Foundation Tammy’s recovery links http://www.bluidkiti.com/forums/ NEW! Twisted Thinking Making Sense Out of Nonsense: Change Happens by Changing Your Perception  by Georgia Hughes amazon.com/author/georgiahughes  AA Photo Archives http://www.rewritables.net/cybriety/aa_photos.htm Heard at A Meeting https://twitter.com/heardinameeting Breast Cancer Site Take a minute and click to provide free mammograms http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/ MEN FIGHTING CANCER TOGETHER America’s largest volunteer men’s cancer support group and advocacy national nonprofit organization. http://malecare.org/ Big Book Quotes http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BigBookQuotes/ The Universe https://www.facebook.com/scherie.dee Prayables http://prayables.org/ As We See It (AWSI) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AsWeSeeIt/ Keep It Simple Hazelden Meditations ePrayer http://www.eprayer.com/dailyinspiration.htm Daily Thought http://groups.google.com/group/TransitionsDaily  Speaker Recordings http://storiesofrecovery.org/Workshops.htm Wisdom of the Room http://www.theWisdomoftheRooms.com

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