Your
Daily Reprieve for Wednesday March 8, 2017
From Stuart.
FL
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Forgiveness can be the WD40
that oils the creaking hinges
of our friendships and, sometimes,
keeps the doors from falling off
altogether.
~ Martin Wroe
“It takes more courage to reveal
insecurities than to hide them, more strength to relate to people than to
dominate them, more ‘manhood’ to abide by thought-out principles rather than
blind reflex. Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles
and an immature mind.” ~Alex Karras
A cool head keeps you out of hot water.
~Unknown
“Because one believes in oneself, one
doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one
doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world
accepts him or her.”
― Lao Tzu
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Big
Book Quote
"Thus
we grow. And so can you, though you be but one man with this
book in your hand. We believe and hope it contains all you will need to begin." Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, A Vision For You, pg. 162 |
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Celebrate Your Anniversary Here
SHOW NEWCOMERS HOW IT
WORKS!!
MARCH 2017
Anniversaries
3/1
Erich O. (Honolulu, HI).....5
3/1
Rich W. (Astoria, NY).....2
3/1
Mike Mc. (White Plains, NY).....6
3/2
Liz C. (White Plains, NY).....8
3/3
Ilene W. (Los Angeles, CA).....42
3/3
Steve H. (Middletown, NJ).....11
3/3
Kelly T. (Newmarket, NH).....26
3/3
Evelyn T. (Troy, NY).....2
3/4
Michelle C. (Surrey, BC).....4
3/5 Russel
N. (Hermosa Beach, CA).....3
3/5
Tom M. (Stuart, FL/Waynesville, NC).....23
3/6
Courtney C. (Brunswick, GA).....6
3/7
Dave G. (White Rock BC, Canada).....14
3/7
George(Milwaukee, WI).....9
3/9
Andy W. (City Island / WFMG).....30
3/9
Phil S. (Dripping Springs, TX).....7
3/9
Tony C. (Punta Gorda, FL).....38
3/11
John M. (Succasunna, NJ).....8
3/12
Athol (Cardigan, PEI, CA).....7
3/12
Mark W. (Phoenix, AZ).....16
3/13
Sue S.(Naples, FL).....5
3/13
Thomas V. (East Hanover, NJ).....10
3/14
Kay Z. (North Port, FL).....24
3/15
Brian G. (Harpwell, ME).....27
3/16
John S. (Boonton, NJ).....4
3/16
Billy I. (Islington, MA).....32
3/17
Dan D. (Tortola, BVI).....38
3/17
Susan C. P. (North Port, FL).....27
3/17
Nard B. (Bridgewater, NJ).....4
3/17
Carolyn W. (nantucket., MA).....20
3/17 Judy D. (Good Morning Carmel,
CA).....2
3/18
Shannon L. (Cardigan, PEI, CA).....1
3/19
Mike B. (Purchase, NY).....17
3/20
Carlos L. Jr. (Carolina, PR).....7
3/21
Margie W. (Sant Cruz, CA).....30
3/21
Kate A. (Nyack, NY).....29
3/21
Pamela B. (New Jersey).....33
3/21
Carlos L. Sr. (Bridgeport, CT).....22
3/21
Norm A. (Boston, MA).....28
3/23
David C. (Boca Raton, FL).....4
3/25
Buffy H. (Gambier, OH/Nantucket, MA).....25
3/27
Chuck L. (Key Largo, FL).....30
3/27
Cathy C-T (Palm City, FL).....9
3/27
Steve H. (East Hampton, NY).....30
3/28
Tara S. (Pasadena, CA).....33
3/28
Mike H. (Lexington, KY).....30
3/29
Cliff k. (Philadelphia, PA).....12
3/29
Francis G. (Southampton, UK).....41
3/29
Robin S. (NYC, NY).....24
0841 Total
Years of Sobriety
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12&12
Step Twelve - "Having had a
spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this
message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs."
A.A. has many single alcoholics who wish to marry and are in a position to do so. Some marry fellow A.A.'s. How do they come out? On the whole these marriages are very good ones. Their common suffering as drinkers, their common interest in A.A. and spiritual things, often enhance such unions. It is only where "boy meets girl on A.A. campus," and love follows at first sight, that difficulties may develop. The prospective partners need to be solid A.A.'s and long enough acquainted to know that their compatibility at spiritual, mental, and emotional levels is a fact and not wishful thinking. They need to be as sure as possible that no deep-lying emotional handicap in either will be likely to rise up under later pressures to cripple them. The considerations are equally true and important for the A.A.'s who marry "outside" A.A. With clear understanding and right, grown-up attitudes, very happy results do follow. pp. 119-120 |
Twenty-Four
Hours
A.A. Thought For The Day
We must go to A.A. meetings regularly. We must learn to think differently. We must change from alcoholic thinking to sober thinking. We must reeducate our minds. We must try to help other alcoholics. We must cooperate with God by spending at least as much time and energy on the A.A. program as we did on drinking. We must follow the A.A. program to the best of our ability. Have I turned my alcoholic problem over to God and am I cooperating with Him? Meditation For The Day The joy of true fellowship shall be mine in full measure. I will revel in the joy of real fellowship. There will come back a wonderful joy, if I share in fellowship now. Fellowship among spiritually minded people is the embodiment of God's purpose for this world. To realize this will bring me a new life-joy. If I share in humanity's joy and travail, a great blessing will be mine. I can truly live a life not of earth, but a heaven-life here and now. Prayer For The Day I pray that I may be helped and healed by true spiritual fellowship. I pray that I may sense His presence in spiritual fellowship with His children. |
Daily
Thought
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\(AA)/ )
(_ /AA\ _)
/ AA \
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Hope
He had lain awake all night. Down in the pit of his depression, new hope had suddenly been born. The thought flashed through his mind, "If they can do it, I can do it!" Over and over he said this to himself. Finally, out of his hope, there burst conviction. Now he was sure. Then came a great joy. At length peace stole over him, and he slept. c. 2001 AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 189 Thought to Consider . . . Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible. *~*AACRONYMS*~* H O P E
Heart Open; Please Enter
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Daily
Reflection
TURNING IT OVER
Every
man and woman who has joined A.A. and intends to
stick
has, without realizing it, made a beginning on Step
Three.
Isn't it true that in all matters touching upon alcohol,
each of
them has decided to turn his or her life over to the
care,
protection, and guidance of Alcoholics Anonymous? .
. . Any
willing newcomer feels sure A.A. is the only safe
harbor
for the foundering vessel he has become. Now if this
is not
turning one's will and life over to a newfound
TWELVE
STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 35
Submission
to God was the first step to my recovery. I
believe
our Fellowship seeks a spirituality open to a new
kinship
with God. As I exert myself to follow the path of
the
Steps, I sense a freedom that gives me the ability to
think
for myself. My addiction confined me without any
release
and hindered my ability to be released from my selfconfinement,
but A.A.
assures me of a way to go forward.
Mutual
sharing, concern and caring for others is our natural
gift to
each other and mine is strengthened as my attitude
toward
God changes. I learn to submit to God's will in my
life, to
have self-respect, and to keep both of these attitudes
by
giving away what I receive.
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Pot
Luck
If Life
is a Game,
These
are the Rules
The Simple Approach to the 12 Steps! 1. There's a power that will kill me. 2. There's a power that wants me to live. 3. Which do I want? (If you want to die, stop here. If you want to live, go on.) 4. Using examples from your own life, understand that selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear control your actions. 5. Tell all your private, embarrassing secrets to another person. 6. Decide whether or not you want to live that way any more. 7. If you want your life to change, ask a power greater than yourself to change it for you. (If you could have changed it yourself, you would have long ago.) 8. Figure out how to make right all the things you did wrong. 9. Fix what you can without causing more trouble in the process. 10. Understand that making mistakes is part of being human (When you make a mistake, fix it, immediately if you can.) 11. Ask for help to treat yourself and others the way you want your higher power to treat you. 12. Don't stop doing 1 through 11, and Pass It On!!
--Author Unknown
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One
Day Step Series
Saturday
April 1st 2017
Peter
M. From Fort Lauderdale and Stevie B. Deerfield
9 a.m. to 5
p.m. includes a potluck lunch
Passing the
basket between each meeting
Location: Jensen Beach
Community Church
3900 Skyline
Drive Jensen Beach Florida
For more
information email:
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Beyond Your Wildest
Dreams
11th Annual Women’s AA
Retreat
“A Journey Through the
Steps”
When: Saturday, April 29, 2017,
9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Cost: Simple 7th Tradition Basket for Donation before each meeting
What to Bring: An Open Mind, A
Covered dish to Share, The 12/12 Step Book
Where: Tierney Auditorium
(Formerly Maris Stella) 50th and Ocean Drive, Avalon, NJ
Details: There will be speakers for the 12 Steps,
along with food and fellowship. We
will cover Steps 1 - 7 in the morning, break for lunch and a beach walk from
12:30 to 2, and then begin with Step 8 through 12 in the afternoon, early
evening is for fun! AA Skit Planned and other fun
things! Bring a friend!!
Like and
Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondYourWildestDreams/
Contact for Questions or to Get involved: Valerie or Suzanne beyondmywildestdreamsavalon@gmail.com
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" Nueva Libertad, Nueva Alegría "
New Freedom, New Happiness
The Condado Plaza Hilton
San Juan, Puerto Rico
MAY 5, 6, 7
English Speaking Meetings Included
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LOON MOUNTAIN 12 STEP FESTIVAL
MAY 5,6,7 2017
At Woodward’s Resort
Lincoln, NH
COME JOIN US FOR SPEAKERS, FELLOWSHIP,
AND FUN!!
Whole Weekend is
only $190 per person D.O. or $265 Single
v Includes Two night’s lodging (Friday
& Saturday) at Woodward’s Inn of Lincoln or Woodward’s Resort.
v
Two
breakfasts and Two lunches (Saturday & Sunday)
v
One
dinner (Saturday).
v
NH
Room Tax & Resort Fee.
For
Flyer email Maddie
madcelia@aol.com
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Van
Devender Middle School
918 31st St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
More
Information:
Call
Corey C. 304-834-5513 or Brandi B. 304-893-4018
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Online registration for the 2017 AA Convention is now
open!
Register Here!
http://aaconvention.eventbee.com/event?eid=169348274
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“THERE
IS A SOLUTION”
3 DAYS OF BIG
BOOK EXPERIENCE
June 23rd, 24th,
25th 2017
Presented by:
Worldly
Traveled Big Book Technicians
Charlie P. and Katie P. from Austin Texas
A
weekend adventure through the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
you
won’t want to miss.
LOCATION:
Watson Homestead, 9620 Dry Run Rd. Painted Post N.Y.
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