Your Daily Reprieve 07.31.16

Your Daily Reprieve for Sunday  July  31 , 2016 From Waynesville, NC

"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it is lethal" -Paulo Coelho It is not what you gather, but what you scatter, that tells what kind of life you have lived. ~Anonymous “You must make a decision that you are going to move on. It wont happen automatically. You will have to rise up and say, ‘I don’t care how hard this is, I don’t care how disappointed I am, I’m not going to let this get the best of me. I’m moving on with my life.” ~Joel Osteen "It is very difficult to steer a parked car and make much progress toward any destination ... In short, I had to be going somewhere before I could be guided." ~Grapevine: October 1979

Big Book Quote "Most of us feel we need look no further for Utopia. We have it with us right here and now." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Bill's Story, pg. 16

Daily Share! AA Speaker of the Day BOB R. @ Pacific Group 09.21.1994 http://bit.ly/29XjBu9 Wee Willie’s Sobriety First Media AA CD’s Literature and tapes https://www.mediafire.com/sobrietyfirst

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 3000 people on this email list and perhaps as many as 30000 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 July 2016 Anniversaries 7/1 Deborah M. (Cocoa Beach, FL)…..6 7/1 Bert F. (Fredericton, NB, Canada)…..25 7/1 Fay L. ()…..11 7/2 Valerie M. (Vancouver, BC, Canada)…..36 7/2 Alison M. (Nova Scotia/Tortola, BVI)…..22 7/3 George S. (Bristol, RI)…..27 7/4 Judy R. (Hobe Sound, FL)…..12 7/4 Dave S. (Gulf Breeze, FL)…..31 7/4 Elizabeth S. (Apopka, FL)…..1 7/4 Walter L. (Martinsville, NJ)…..8 7/4 George M. (Levittown, PA)…..31 7/4 Jim M. (Waynesville, NC)…..26 7/4 Dennis S. (Springfield, VA)…..34 7/4 Robert F. (Mineola, NY)…..12 7/4 Dan Q. (Marlborough, MA)…..2 7/4 Mike S. (Bristol, UK)…..4 7/4 Shauna T. (NYC, NY)…..5 7/5 Susan C. (Manhattan, NY)…..10 7/5 Sandra M. (Charlottesville, VA)…..38 7/5 Audrey M. (Princeton, NJ)…..15 7/6 Frances G. (Dallas, TX)…..29 7/6 Kate G. (Buzzards Bay, MA)…..20 7/6 Mike R. (Floral Park, NY)…..26 7/6 Ron L. (Amesbury, MA)…..30 7/6 Don T. (Plymouth, MA)…..21 7/6  Murdoch G. (Halifax, NS)…..4 7/6 Brian S. (Boston/Nantucket)…..26 7/7 Susan E. (Palm City, FL)…..9 7/7 Daniel S. (Dallas, TX)…..9 7/7 Neil T. (Glen Oaks, NY)…..28 7/8 Dave W. (Lakeland, FL)…..46 7/8 Chris L. (Maine)…..2 7/8 John McK. (Ringwood, UK)…..11 7/8 Karen S. (Teaneck, NJ)…..28 7/9 David S. (Commack, NY)…..1 7/9 David G. (Mamaroneck, NY)…..1 7/10 Richard S. (New Paltz, NY)…..41 7/10 Chad W. (Charlton, MA)…..10 7/11 Joanie T. (NYC, NY)…..33 7/11 Eamon O’D. (Barrington,IL)…..26 7/12 Bill McD. (Norwell, MA)…..30 7/12 Izzy M. (Point Lookout, NY)…..21 7/12 Jan K. (Punta Gorda, FL)…..18 7/12 Mick J. (Stuart, FL)…..6 7/13 Erin B. (Mooresville, NC)…..3 7/13 Joe D. (Central, NJ)…..29 7/13 Elizabeth C. (Stuart, FL)…..1 7/13 Linda C. (Jensen Beach, FL)…..40 7/13 Rick S. (Amelia Island, FL)…..26 7/13 Eleanor M. (Far Hills, NJ)…..4 7/15 Eileen F. (Manhattan, NY)…..37 7/15 Roddie M. (Souris, PEI, Canada)…..35 7/15 Michelle A. (New Hyde Park, NY)…..12 7/15 Nicole K. (Salem, NH)…..1 7/16 Jack S. (Floral Park, NY)…..21 7/16 Zoe T. (Anguilla, BWI)…..4 7/18 Rob P. (NYC, NY)…..17 7/19 Steve L. (Michigan City, IN)…..10 7/19 Murielle I. (Vancouver, Canada)…..11 7/21 Jack H. (Prescott Valley, AZ)…..2 7/21 Melissa H. (Vancouver, BC Canada)…..23 7/21 Ashley McC. (Bethlehem, PA)…..18 7/22 Brian C. (Greenbrae, CA)…..35 7/23 Christian H. (NYC, NY)…..7 7/23 Susan S. (Randolph, NJ)…..33 7/24 Mary D. (Chicago, IL)…..3 7/24 Krista A. (Charlotte, NC)…..10 7/24 Ida C. (Houston, TX)…..5 7/24 Tom H. (Califon, NJ)…..13 7/24 Andy B. (Rye, NH)…..12 7/24 Katie B. (Westchester, NY)…..5 7/24 Ken A. (Newburyport, MA)…..24 7/24 Mell L. (Boston, MA)…..15 7/25 Rob M. (Port St. Lucie, FL)…..10 7/25 Ken K. (Devon,PA)…..7 7/26 Sylvia W. (Monaco)…..25 7/26 Lori-Ann O. (So Weymouth, MA)…..20 7/27 Ronnie R. (NYC, NY)…..6 7/27 David M. (San Francisco, CA)…..11 7/27 Chris K. (NYC, NY)…..10 7/27 Noel C. (Tyler, TX)…..33 7/27 Chris F. (Chatham, NJ)…..32 7/27 Don K. (Bedminster, NJ)…..29 7/27 Larry S. (Tyler, TX)…..3 7/28 Mark L. (Lamoine, ME)…..24 7/28 Marc G. (Randolph, NJ)…..3 7/28 JDK (Newport, RI)…..8 7/28 Nora (Basking Ridge, NJ)…..10 7/29 Dan W. (Newark, DE)…..25 7/29 Ken B. (Andover, MA)…..13 1541 Total Years of Sobriety

12&12 Step Two - "Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity." Now we come to another kind of problem: the intellectually self-sufficient man or woman. To these, many A.A.'s can say, "Yes, we were like you--far too smart for our own good. We loved to have people call us precocious. We used our education to blow ourselves up into prideful balloons, though we were careful to hide this from others. Secretly, we felt we could float above the rest of the folks on our brainpower alone. Scientific progress told us there was nothing man couldn't do. Knowledge was all-powerful. Intellect could conquer nature. Since we were brighter than most folks (so we thought), the spoils of victory would be ours for the thinking. The god of intellect displaced the God of our fathers. But again John Barleycorn had other ideas. We who had won so handsomely in a walk turned into all-time losers. We saw that we had to reconsider or die. We found many in A.A. who once thought as we did. They helped us to get down to our right size. By their example they showed us that humility and intellect could be compatible, provided we placed humility first. When we began to do that, we received the gift of faith, a faith which works. This faith is for you, too." pp. 29-30

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\ ^*^*^*^*^ Growing Up  "How many of us would presume to declare, 'Well, I'm sober and I'm happy. What more can I want, or do?  I'm fine the way I am.'  We know that the price of such self-satisfaction is an inevitable backslide, punctuated at some point by a very rude awakening.  We have to grow or else deteriorate. For us, the status quo can only be for today, never for tomorrow.  Change we must; we cannot stand still." Bill W., Box 1980: The AA Grapevine, June 1961 As Bill Sees It, p. 25 Thought to Consider.... The program has helped me grow up enough to be a kid again. *~*AACRONYMS*~* WISDOM  When Into Self, Discover Our Motives

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 THE MAN IN THE GLASS When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say. For it isn't your father or mother or wife Who judgement upon you must pass; The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass. Some people may think your a straight-shootin' chum And call you a wonderful guy, But the man in the glass says you're only a bum If you can't look him straight in the eye. He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest, For he's with you clear up to the end. And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the man in the glass is your friend. You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life And get pats on your back as you pass. But your final reward will be heartaches and tears If you've cheated the man in the glass. Peter "Dale" Wimbrow Sr.

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TANZANIA”S FIRST NATIONAL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSCONVENTION @ Dar Es Salaam September 23 & 24 RECOVERY “Life Beyond Imagination” Facebook: Alcoholics Anonymous Tanzania

Saturday, September 24, 2016 Urbana Civic Center 108 East Water Street, Urbana, IL Doors Open/Registration at 9 A.M. Schedule of Speakers 10 AM      Kerry A., Tannersville, PA 22 Years Sobriety 11 AM      Lunch Break (Off location on your own) 1 PM        Brian P., Round Rock, TX 23 Years Sobriety 2:30 PM   Sally S., Champaign, IL Al-Anon 24 years 4 PM         Panel Daily Maintenance/Continue, Improve & Practice 5:30 PM    Catered Buffet Dinner 6:30 PM    Grand Raffle 7 PM         Bob O. Centennial, CO 43 Years Sobriety Big Book Trivia * Grand Prize Raffle * Door Prizes * Snacks & Refreshments NAME:______________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________________ CITY: _______________________________________ STATE:___________ZIP:__________________ EMAIL (Optional):__________________________________________________ PHONE:_________________________ Number of Tickets @ $20 Each: _______________ Total Amount $_______________________ Mail payment and this form to: Soberfest, P.O. Box 292, Paxton, IL 60957 **ABSOLUTELY NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR** TICKETS BY MAIL ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER

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