Your Daily Reprieve 08.31.20

 

 

Your Daily Reprieve for Monday August 31, 2020   From Waynesville, NC

Ideas, emotions and attitudes which were once the guiding forces of these men are suddenly cast to one side, and a completely new set of conceptions and motives begin to dominate them… ~Carl Jung “We began to see adversity as a God-given opportunity to develop the kind of courage which is born of humility, rather than bravado. Thus we were enabled to accept ourselves, our circumstances, and our fellows.” ~ Bill W., January 1962   Another day in the ditch! Occasionally, I find myself using that phrase at the end of a difficult day, when life has been as rough as a class 10 rapid - while all around me is the grandeur O  f this astonishing thing called life. ~Parker J. Palmer, Grand Canyon Guide     "A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

Big Book Quote     "Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from Him who has all knowledge and power. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of His Spirit into us. To some extent we have become God-conscious. We have begun to develop this vital sixth sense. But we must go further and that means more action." ~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 85~

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Celebrate Your Anniversary Here SHOW NEWCOMERS HOW IT WORKS!! Send your sober date to sober@yourdailyreprieve.com     SOBER DATE YOUR NAME YOUR LOCATION YEARS SOBER 6/10 (mo/day) Bob S Akron, OH 83   It will look like this : 6/10 Bob S. (Akron, OH).....85   August  2020 Miracles   8/1 Bill H. (Wells, ME/Melbourne Bch, FL)…..11 8/2 Melissa S. (E. Moriches, NY)…..5 8/3 Dan S. (Glen Rock, NJ)…..5 8/3 Wayne G. (Sterling, IL)…..34 8/4 Christine, K. (Charlotte, NC)…..10 8/4 Bob M. (NYC/Stanfordville, NY)…..32 8/5 Mary OO. (Mountain Brook, AL)…..40 8/5 Stanley P. (West Greenwich)…..29 8/6 Jason J. (Maggie Valley, NC)…..8 8/6 Catherine K. (Vancouver, BC, Canada)…..7 8/7 Brandee P. ()…..1 8/7 Carrie B. (OP, FL)…..1 8/7 Johnny D. (Natick, MA)…..12 8/8 Chris G. (Palm City, FL)…..16 8/8 Chuck (Tiverton, RI)….. 8/8 Leslie N. (Tinton Falls, NJ)…..32 8/8 David T. (Newmarket, NH)…..38 8/9 Debby M. (Naples, FL)…..41 8/9 Vern M. (Basking Ridge, NJ)…..20 8/9 Louise M. (Nantucket, MA/Danville, VA)…..11 8/10 Doug W. (Houston, TX)…..9 8/10 Chetana, (Italy)…..3 8/11 Page H. (Amelia Island, FL)…..44 8/12 Cathy G. (Wilmington, NC)…..22 8/12 John K. (Jacksonville, FL)….22 8/13 Kate (Hampton, NH)…..31 8/13 Richard S. (Perthshire, Scotland)…..6 8/14 Dottie Lou W. (St. Simons Island, GA)…..35 8/14 David L. ()…..15 8/14 Travis V. ()…..3 8/15 Mark S. (Austin, TX)…..3 8/15 Siobhan M. (NYC, NY)…..21 8/15 Ann W. (Darien, CT)…..35 8/15 Clif G. (Oklahoma City, OK)…..19 8/15 Brian McF. (Bernardsville, NJ)…..32 8/16 Dan W. (NY, NY)…..5 8/16 Joanne N. (Dorset, UK)…..1 8/16 Charlotte C. (New York NY)…..11 8/16 Tracy N. (Stuart, FL)…..14 8/17 Charlie K. (Bay Village, OH)…..22 8/17 Deborah, B. ()…..32 8/17 Brien W. (Portsmouth, RI)…..23 8/17 Elise R. (Waynesville. NC)…..18 8/18 Carolyn D. (Palm City, FL)…..7 8/18 Steve C. (Jacksonville, FL)…..2 8/18 Melissa K. (NYC)…..13 8/18 Sherry C. (Jacksonville, FL)…..11 8/18 Mark W. (CT)…..30 8/19 Marc C. (Stamford, CT)…..35 8/19 Carol B. (Nantucket, MA)…..12 8/20 Kurt M. (Jacksonville, FL)…..2 8/20 Yogi F. (Lake City, CO)…..37 8/20 Jamie R. (Nantucket, MA)…..3 8/20 Larry B. (Kansas City, KS)…..19 8/21 Monika W. (Ales, France)…..17 8/21 Mary D. (Jacksonville, FL)…..13 8/22 Jefferson H. (Charlotte, NC)…..11 8/24 Claire S. (Garnersville, NY)…..33 8/24 Jason C. (Dayton, ME)…..2 8/24 Marylin R. (Sarasota, FL)…..25 8/25 Helen O’B. (Bristol, UK)…..2 8/26 Mike C. ()……22 8/26 Johnny I. ()…..11 8/27 Mary R. (Mill Neck, NY)…..10 8/27 Stuart W. (Old Tappan, NJ)…..19 8/27 Kim S. (Port Charlotte, FL)…..25 8/27 Greg R. (New York, NY)…..13 8/27 Jackie K. (Mt Dora, FL/Shooting Creek, NC)…..32 8/28 Greg T. (Mill Creek,WA)…..1 8/28 Chuck M. (Dorchester, MA)…..35 8/29 Zu J. (Vancouver, BC, Canada)…..1 8/30 Michael C. ()…..28 8/30 Chris B. (Sandwich, NH)…..28 8/30 Jeff G. (Warren, NJ)…..7 8/31 Sarah M. (Carmel Valley, CA)…..12       1216 Total Years of Sobriety

12&12   Tradition Five - "Each group has but one primary purpose - to carry it's message to the alcoholic who still suffers." Alcoholics Anonymous can be likened to a group of physicians who might find a cure for cancer, and upon whose concerted work would depend the answer for sufferers of this disease. True, each physician in such a group might have his own specialty. Every doctor concerned would at times wish he could devote himself to his chosen field rather than work only with the group. But once these men had hit upon c cure, once it became apparent that only by their united effort could this be accomplished, then all of them would feel bound to devote themselves solely to the relief of cancer. In the radiance of such a miraculous discovery, any doctor would set his other ambitions aside, at whatever personal cost. p. 150

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\ ^*^*^*^*^ Growing Pains  "How to translate a right mental conviction into a right emotional result, and so into easy, happy, and good living - well, that's not only the neurotic's problem, it's the problem of life itself for all of us who have got to the point of real willingness to hew to right principles. Even then, as we hew away, peace and joy may still elude us. That's the place so many of us A.A. oldsters have come to. And it's a hell of a spot, literally." Bill W. 1988 AAGrapevine, The Language of the Heart, p. 237 Thought to Consider . . . Minds are like parachutes - they won't work unless they're open. *~*AACRONYMS*~* S O B E R Staying Off Booze Enjoying Recovery

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   Arrogance               Plaque on the wall:                         “Good morning, Jerry. This is you Higher Power Speaking, I won’t be needing your help today.                                                                                                                                                                                                             —- Anonymous                  In our arrogance we put ourselves at the center of the universe and expect others to have the good sense to orient their lives around us. arrogance requires stinkin’ thinkin’ for its continuation.                  After all why can’t others see that I know what’s best for them. Can’t they see how well I have done with my own life.                           LAUGH I THOUGHT’D I’D DIE (IF I DIDN’T)                         Daily Meditations on Healing through Humor                                     by Anne Wilson Schaef

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