Your Daily Reprieve 08.31.16

Your Daily Reprieve for Wednesday  August  31, 2016 From Waynesville, NC

Happy people plan actions, they don't plan results. ~Dennis Wholey The world is exactly like you think it is, and that's why. ~ John A. Woods "No more excuses or procrastination!   Stop allowing your days to be stolen by busy nothingness." ~Steve Maraboli "Everyone is looking for happiness and avoiding suffering. This is the purpose of philosophy, the basis of all religion and the drive to create indoor plumbing." ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche "In the nick of time, and by God's grace, each of us has been enabled to develop a growing sense of the meaning and purpose of his own life." ~Grapevine: Bill W., 1961

Big Book Quote "We feel we are on the Broad Highway, walking hand in hand with theSpirit of the Universe." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, Page 75~

Daily Share! AA Speaker of the Day HANK JOHNSTONE @ Pacific Group 04.06.1988 http://bit.ly/2bBmYwp 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 August 2016 Anniversaries 8/1 Mike McK. (St. Thomas, USVI)…..33 8/1 John M. (Palm City, FL)…..32 8/1 Bill H. (Wells, ME/Melbourne Beach, FL)…..7 8/2 Garry K. (Kelowna, BC)…..47 8/2 Melissa S. (Center Moriches, NY)…..1 8/3 Rosemary B. (Bernardsville, NJ)…..28 8/4 Bob M. (NYC, NY)…..28 8/4 Dan M. (Woodstock, CT/Nantucket)…..14 8/5 Mary O’N. (Birmingham, AL)…..36 8/5 Andre de N. (Bracknell, Berks, UK)…..14 8/5 Johnny P. (NYC, NY)…..4 8/6 Albert W. (Rockledge, FL)…..1 8/6 Harold M. (New York, NY)…..9 8/6 Bill L. (Port Charlotte, FL)…..12 8/6 Jim E. (Vancouver, BC, Canada)…..1 8/7 Nancy H. (Stratham, NH)…..29 8/7 John D. (Natick, MA)…..8 8/7 Jason S. (Montreal, Canada)…..4 8/8 David T. (Newmarket, NH)…..34 8/8 Chris G.(Stuart, FL)…..12 8/8 Leslie N. (Cohasset, MA)…..28 8/9 Todd L. (So. Portland, ME)…..3 8/9 Kari K. (New Jersey)…..4 8/10 Doug W. (Dallas, TX)…..5 8/11 Caroline O. (Chichester, UK)…..7 8/11 Michael S. (Laguna Niguel, CA)…..1 8/12 Mary L. (Center Moriches, NY)…..33 8/12 Sally S. (Salem, NH)…..9 8/13 Gerry S. (Basking Ridge, NJ)…..11 8/14 Stuart P. (Charlotte, NC)…..35 8/14 Dottie Lou W. (St. Simons, Island, GA)…..31 8/14 Spence B. (Gambier, OH)…..22 8/14 Mike S. (Basking Ridge, NJ)…..1 8/14 Sanjay S. (Astoria, NY)…..1 8/15 Ann W. (Darien, CT)…..31 8/15 Siobhan M. (NYC, NY)…..17 8/15 Mark C. (Mineola, NY)…..25 8/15 Brian M. (Bernardsville, NJ)…..28 8/16 Jody M. (Aliso Viejo, CA)…..10 8/16 Karyn W. (Arlington, MA)…..20 8/16 Charlotte C. (NYC, NY)…..7 8/16 Tracy N. (Stuart, FL)…..10 8/16 Rich M. (Larchmont, NY/Singer Island, FL)…..18 8/16 Shawn R. (Canada/Spain)…..1 8/17 Diana H. (Fairview, NC)…..34 8/17 Manuel T. (Managua, Nicaragua)…..6 8/17 Brien W. (Portsmouth, RI)…..19 8/17 Charlie K. (Bay Village, OH)…..18 8/18 Melissa K. (NYC, NY)…..9 8/18 Carolyn D. (Palm City, FL)…..3 8/18 Donald H. (Queens, NY)…..2 8/19 Carol B. (Nantucket, MA)…..8 8/19 Marc C. (Stamford, CT)…..31 8/19 Sue R. (Eureka, CA)…..22 8/20 Bill W. (Sarasota, FL)…..24 8/20 Shawn H. (Denver, CO)…..6 8/20 Yogi F. (Lake City, CO)…..33 8/20 Larry B. (Kansas City, KS)…..15 8/20 Charlotte L. (Montgomery, AL)…..3 8/20 Armin D.(Bosnia and Herzegovina/ Cologne, Germany)…..12 8/21 Todd R. (Brooklyn, NY)…..10 8/21 Cheryl N. (Leucadia, CA)…..4 8/23 Susan B. (Youngstown, OH)…..23 8/23 Lee E. (Sarasota, FL)…..1 8/24 Claire S.(Garnerville, NY/Stuart, FL)…..29 8/24 Tom W. (Tortola, BVI)…..2 8/26 Jane R. (Green Brook, NJ)…..32 8/26 Mike C. (Columbus OH)…..18 8/27 Steve R. (West Dummerston, VT)…..35 8/27 Stuart W. (Old Tappan, NJ)…..15 8/27 Greg R. (NY, NY)…..9 8/29 Dan D. (Cincinnati, OH)…..35 8/29 Mary O’C. (Maynard, MA)…..4 8/29 Lynn H. (San Diego, CA)…..2 8/29 Ashley M. (Stuart, FL)…..3 8/30 Chris B. (Sandwich, NH)…..24 8/30 Jeff G. (Warren, NJ)…..3 8/31 Sarah M. (Boston, MA).….8 1172 Total Years of Sobriety

12&12 Step Four - "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." Alcoholics especially should be able to see that instinct run wild in themselves is the underlying cause of their destructive drinking. We have drunk to drown feelings of fear, frustration, and depression. We have drunk to escape the guilt of passions, and then have drunk again to make more passions possible. We have drunk for vain glory--that we might the more enjoy foolish dreams of pomp and power. This perverse soul-sickness is not pleasant to look upon. Instincts on rampage balk at investigation. The minute we make a serious attempt to probe them, we are liable to suffer severe reactions. pp. 44-45

Twenty Four Hours A.A. Thought For The Day "Call on new prospects while they are still jittery. They may be more receptive when depressed. See them alone if possible. Tell them enough about your drinking habits and experiences to encourage them to speak of themselves. If they wish to talk, let them do so. If they are not communicative, talk about the troubles liquor has caused you, being careful not to moralize or lecture. When they see you know all about the drinking game, commence to describe yourself as an alcoholic and tell them how you learned you were sick." Am I ready to talk about myself to new prospects? Meditation For The Day Try not to give way to criticism, blame, scorn, or judgment of others, when you are trying to help them. Effectiveness in helping others depends on controlling yourself. You may be swept away by a temporary natural urge to criticize or blame, unless you keep a tight rein on your emotions. You should have a firm foundation of spiritual living which makes you truly humble, if you are going to really help other people. Go easy on them and be hard on yourself. That is the way you can be used most to uplift a despairing spirit. And seek no personal recognition for what you are used by God to accomplish. Prayer For The Day I pray that I may try to avoid judgment and criticism. I pray that I may always try to build up others instead of tearing them down.

Daily Thought ^*^*^*^*^ (\    ~~    /) (     \(AA)/     ) (_ /AA\ _) /AA\ ^*^*^*^*^ Simplicity "A willingness to do whatever I was told to do simplified the program for me. Study the AA book - don't just read it. They told me to go to meetings, and I still do at every available opportunity, whether I am at home or in some other city. Attending meetings has never been a chore for me. Nor have I attended them with a feeling of just doing my duty. Meetings are both relaxing and refreshing to me after a hard day. They said 'Get active' so I helped whenever I could, and still do." 1976AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 381 Thought to Consider . . . The ankle-biters of everyday struggles will eat away at me unless I go to meetings and share. *~*AACRONYMS*~* A C T I O N   Any Change Toward Improving One's Nature

Daily Reflection A UNIQUE PROGRAM Alcoholics Anonymous will never have a professional class. We have gained some understanding of the ancient words "Freely ye have received, freely give." We have discovered that at the point of professionalism, money and spirituality do not mix. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 166 I believe that Alcoholics Anonymous stands alone in the treatment of alcoholism because it is based solely on the principle of one alcoholic sharing with another alcoholic. This is what makes the program unique. When I decided that I wanted to stay sober, I called a woman who I knew was a sober member of A.A., and she carried the message of Alcoholics Anonymous to me. She received no monetary compensation, but rather was paid by staying sober another day herself. Today I could ask for no payment other than another day free from alcohol, so in that respect, I am generously paid for my labor.

Pot Luck Reflection for the Day Little by little, I'm getting over my tendency to procrastinate. I always used to put things off until tomorrow, and, of course, they never got done. Instead of "Do it now," my motto was "Tomorrow's another day." I've learned in the Program that it's far better to make a mistake once in a while than to never do anything at all. Am I learning to do it now? Today I Pray May God help me cure my habitual tardiness and "get me to the church on time." May I free myself of the self- imposed chaos of life-long procrastination: library books overdue, appointments missed, assignments turned in late, schedules unmet, meals half-cooked. May God give me the serenity I need to restore order and organization to my daily living. Today I Will Remember I will not be put off by my tendency to put off. You are reading from the book: A Day at a Time (Softcover) by Anonymous

Big Book Comes Alive Larry S Gene R August 26 & 27 Langford Park Jensen Beach, FL  Flyer; rmartin1184@gmail.com

Unity & Service Conference The Secret is U.S. (Unity + Service) September 2 - 4, 2016 Concord, CA   Join us as we foster Unity and Service by sharing our stories and experience. Our panelists from around the country will be focusing on the following topics:  Applying Spiritual Principles - Sharon C., CA  A.A. Myths and Misconceptions - Phyllis H., NY  A.A. Hot Topics and Controversies - Billy N., NJ  Successful Relationships - Debbie D., CA  The Home Group - Don L., WA   http://www.unityandserviceconference.org/

2016 MetroWest Boston Big Book Retreat Jerry E. Malcolm P. Dick H. ...and more Sept. 9, 10 & 11 Edward's House, Framingham, MA Event Details: http://bit.ly/2b2vuAy

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

LOON MOUNTAIN 12 STEP FESTIVAL Oct 21,22,23 2016 At Woodward’s Resort Lincoln, NH COME JOIN US FOR SPEAKERS, FELLOWSHIP, AND FUN!! Contact Maddie for a flyer Madcelia@aol.com

2ND Annual Queens County Spiritual Breakfast Saturday, October 22 Queens, NY 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM FOR TICKETS OR TABLE RESERVATIONS:   Shauna T. 917-554-2115 JoAnn M. 347-683-7355 Flyer: http://shaunatuso.wix.com/spiritualbreakfast

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SENIORS IN SOBRIETY 10th International Conference Novemebr 3-6 San Diego, CA http://seniorsinsobriety.org/sis

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