Your Daily Reprieve 07.31.15 (corrected)

Your Daily Reprieve for Friday July  31, 2015 From Waynesville, North Carolina

Secret of Life Take time to Think. It is the source of Power. Take time to Play. It is the secret of perpetual Youth. Take time to be Friendly. It is the road to Happiness. Take time to Work. It is the price of Success. Take time to Pray. It is the greatest Power on Earth. Take time to Love and be Loved. It is the way of God. --Author Unknown The miracle of gratitude is that it shifts your perception to such an extent that it changes the world you see. ~Dr. Robert Holden We are not permitted to choose the frame of our destiny, but what we put into it is ours. ~Dag Hammarskjold One of life's most fulfilling moments occurs in the split-second when the familiar is suddenly transformed into the dazzling aura of the profoundly new. ~Edward B. Lindaman

Big Book Quote "...we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life." Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 132

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12&12 Step Four - "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." At this stage of the inventory proceedings, our sponsors come to the rescue. They can do this, for they are the carriers of A.A.'s tested experience with Step Four. They comfort the melancholy one by first showing him that his case is not strange or different, that his character defects are probably not more numerous or worse than those of anyone else in A.A. This the sponsor promptly proves by talking freely and easily, and without exhibitionism, about his own defects, past and present. This calm, yet realistic, stocktaking is immensely reassuring. The sponsor probably points out that the newcomer has some assets which can be noted along with his liabilities. This tends to clear away morbidity and encourage balance. As soon as he begins to be more objective, the newcomer can fearlessly, rather than fearfully, look at his own defects. p. 46

Twenty Four Hours A.A. Thought For The Day This leaves only one day - today. Anyone can fight the battles of just one day. it is only when you and I add the burden of those two awful eternity's, yesterday and tomorrow, that we break down. It is not the experience of today that drives us mad. It is the remorse or bitterness for something that happened yesterday or the dread of what tomorrow may bring. Let us therefore do our best to live but one day at a time. Am I living one day at a time? Meditation For The Day Give God the gift of a thankful heart. Try to see causes of thankfulness in your everyday life. When life seems hard and troubles crowd, then look for some reasons for thankfulness. There is nearly always something you can be thankful for. The offering of thanksgiving is indeed a sweet incense going up to God throughout a busy day. Seek diligently for something to be glad and thankful about. You will acquire in time the habit of being constantly grateful to God for all His blessings. Each new day some new cause for joy and gratitude will spring to your mind and you will thank God sincerely. Prayer For The Day I pray for a truly thankful heart. I pray that I may be constantly reminded of causes for sincere gratitude.

Daily Thought ^*^*^*^*^ (\    ~~  /) (   \ (AA)/   ) (_   /AA\ _)   /AA\ ^*^*^*^*^ The Gift ^*^*^ "When asked, 'Are there any conditions?' we joyfully reply, 'No, not a one.' When skeptically he comes back saying, 'But certainly there must be things that I have to do and believe,' we quickly answer, 'In Alcoholics Anonymous there are no musts.' Cynically, perhaps, he then inquires, 'What is all this going to cost me?' We are able to laugh and say, 'Nothing at all, there are no fees and dues.' Thus, in a brief hour, is our friend disarmed of his suspicion and rebellion . . . Alcoholics Anonymous is saying, 'We have something precious to give, if only you will receive.' That is all." Bill W., February 1948 1988AAGrapevine, The Language of the Heart, p. 79 ^*^*^*^*^* Thought to Consider . . . Sobriety is a gift, not a right *~*AACRONYMS*~* G I F T S  =  Getting It From The Steps

Daily Reflection A PRAYER FOR ALL SEASONS God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can. And wisdom to know the difference. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 The power of this prayer is overwhelming in that its simple beauty parallels the A.A. Fellowship. There are times when I get stuck while reciting it, but if I examine the section which is troubling me, I find the answer to my problem. The first time this happened I was scared, but now I use it as a valuable tool. By accepting life as it is, I gain serenity. By taking action, I gain courage and I thank God for the ability to distinguish between those situations I can work on, and those I must turn over. All that I have now is a gift from God: my life, my usefulness, my contentment, and this program. The serenity enables me to continue walking forward. Alcoholics Anonymous is the easier, softer way.

Pot Luck "Everyone has a Higher Power, and it's not me." What a relief it was when I heard this quote. I've spent a lot of time thinking about what's best for you, a lot of energy trying to arrange things for you, and a lot of time worrying about what's going to happen to you. In other words, I was pretty sure that I knew what was best for you and felt like it was my job to bring that about. When I heard this quote, it restored me to my proper role in your (and everyone else's) life, and it relieved me of a lot of responsibility. It reminded me that you have your own path and that my role is to support and love you, not direct and control you. And it relieved me of responsibility by reminding me that you have a force in your life far greater in power and wisdom than me, and that's your Higher Power.  Today when I worry about the challenges those I love and care about are going through, I recognize that I can be of the most service simply by being there for them, by helping them and by loving them. But their ultimate solace, strength, hope and love will always come from their own Higher Power. Today I let go and let God work in my life and in the lives of others.  And it relieved me of responsibility by reminding me that you have a force far greater in power and wisdom than me, and that's your Higher Power. http://www.thewisdomoftherooms.com

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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/

EURYPAA 2015 The AArt of Living Italy August 7,8 & 9 Marriott Park Hotel, Rome www.eurypaa2015.org

NETHERLANDS "One Day at a Time" The 29th Annual A.A. Netherlands Round-Up with Al-Anon participation August 21st to 23rd, 2015 http://www.aa-netherlands.org/roundup2015 Mennorode Convention Center Elspeet, The Netherlands

SOBERFEST CHAMPAIGN URBANA Saturday, September 26, 2015 Urbana Civic Center 108 E. Water Street, Urbana IL Flyer: hikinggirl.tk@gmail.com Schedule of Speakers 10:00 a.m. Bob D., Las Vegas, NV 36 years sobriety 11:15 a.m. Jessica V. Louisville, KY – 8 years Alanon 12:15 p.m. Lunch Break (offlocation on your own) 1:30 p.m. Sheldon F., Las Vegas, NV – 19 years sobriety 2:45 p.m. Panel on 9 th Step 4:00 p.m. Eden L. Anchorage, AK – 21 years sobriety 5:30 p.m. Catered buffet dinner by Hickory River BBQ 7:30 p.m. Gary B., Indianapolis, IN 50 years sobriety

Head for the Med! 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH SPEAKING AA CONVENTION TOSSA de MAR – COSTA BRAVA, SPAIN Wednesday 14th-Sunday 18th October, 2015 theme - ”Love and Sevice …Amor y Servicio…” I am responsible … When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA always to be there. And for that, I am responsible. 4 Star Golden Bahia Hotel, Av. Puerto Rico 29 · Tel (34) 972-343130, Fax (34) 972-340640 E-mail: bahiadetossa@goldenhotels.com   Website: www.goldenhotels.com                                                                    Make bookings direct to the hotel from 22nd March. Arrival airports: Girona (GRO) or Barcelona (BCN). Costa Brava Convention Committee Contacts: Tom - +1 772.219.2346 (home) +1 508.221.8896 (mob) txm1@comcast.net

PROMISES IN PARADISE St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Caribbean convention, set for October 29, 30, 31, and November 1. Look forward to hearing our Saturday night speaker, Lyle P. from Georgia. http://promisesinparadise.com/

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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/ 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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