Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
Today, 05:48 AM
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May 14: Check yourself to determine how you are...
May 14: Check yourself to determine how you are treating those around you. Remember that what you do to others will be done to you. See that you show the same respect to the people around you as you...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
Today, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 14
The human heart in its perversity...
May 14
The human heart in its perversity finds it hard to escape hatred and revenge.
~Moses Luzzatto
This program promises many rewards for those who follow it, but it does not promise to be...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
Today, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 14
Experience now
Not sure what to...
May 14
Experience now
Not sure what to do, what to say, how to feel? Start doing, start saying, start feeling, and find out.
It’s great to plan in advance based on what you think you want...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
Yesterday, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
Yesterday, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
Yesterday, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 13
Whoever gossips to you will gossip...
May 13
Whoever gossips to you will gossip about you.
~Spanish proverb
Gossip can kill the trust in a Twelve Step program. We all need to feel safe when we share our personal lives with...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
Yesterday, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 13
The work of life
You never knew...
May 13
The work of life
You never knew everything you had. You still don’t know the full extent of what you have.
So what can you do with it all? You can be grateful beyond what you even...
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Forum: New Member Check In
05-12-2024, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 998
Views: 239,164
New member
Hi all, I'm Tommy K a new member checking in. Thanks!
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-12-2024, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-12-2024, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 12
...sparrow, your message is clear: it...
May 12
...sparrow, your message is clear: it is not too late for my singing.
~Tess Gallagher
There was once a mother who loved to hang the laundry out on the clothesline in the backyard. Her...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-11-2024, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-11-2024, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 154
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-11-2024, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 11: When issues of life overwhelm you, and...
May 11: When issues of life overwhelm you, and you feel like you are drowning in things too difficult to deal with, know that I hold you in the palm of My hand, says the Lord. Never stop believing...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-11-2024, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 11
AA Thought for the Day
When we...
May 11
AA Thought for the Day
When we first came into AA, a sober life seemed strange. We wondered what life could possibly be like without ever taking a drink. At first, a sober life seemed...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-11-2024, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 12
Live as who you are
Some people...
May 12
Live as who you are
Some people will agree with you and some people won’t. And in most cases, there’s nothing you can do to change that.
Some people will like you, admire you, respect...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-11-2024, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 11
High standard
Hold yourself to a...
May 11
High standard
Hold yourself to a high standard. Don’t make it an impossible standard, but don’t let it be too easy either.
Remind yourself frequently of that high standard. But never...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-10-2024, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Newcomers Recovery Help and Support
05-10-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 107
Becoming Teachable
Everything that we all think that we have to know up to the point of all of us coming into recovery won't do any of us any good going forward. We all have to learn how to live life a new way or we...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-10-2024, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-10-2024, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 10
Loneliness is the first thing which...
May 10
Loneliness is the first thing which God's eye nam'd not good.
~John Milton
Loneliness is a dominant fact of life for many people. It is also a consequence - it is caused. Regardless...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-10-2024, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 10
Keep growing
Right now you have...
May 10
Keep growing
Right now you have an opportunity to grow. Take advantage of that opportunity to add depth, substance, and meaning to life.
No matter what you’ve already accomplished,...
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Forum: 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
05-09-2024, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,514
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-09-2024, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 9: For those who have been traveling on a...
May 9: For those who have been traveling on a rough road, which has seemed insurmountable, it will begin to smooth out. But, you must let go of issues that have kept you in turmoil. You can do this...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-09-2024, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 9
It is important that we plan for the...
May 9
It is important that we plan for the future, imperative that we accept an outcome unplanned.
~Molly McDonald
We sometimes feel confused over how to live just one day at a time while...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-09-2024, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 9
Promises, promises
You wouldn’t...
May 9
Promises, promises
You wouldn’t rely on the promise of promptness from someone who is always late. You can’t rely on the promise of payment from someone who is always broke.
A promise...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-08-2024, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 8: This is a time when you must rest and be...
May 8: This is a time when you must rest and be restored. Rise up in the Spirit and access the substance of rejuvenation and receive it by faith. Everything you need to be refreshed and renewed is...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-08-2024, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 8
The luxury of doing good surpasses...
May 8
The luxury of doing good surpasses every other personal enjoyment.
~John Gay
Helping a friend move, listening to a troubled spouse, or doing a special favor for someone can help us in...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-08-2024, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 8
Different choices
Just because...
May 8
Different choices
Just because you didn’t, doesn’t mean you can’t. Though you may have wasted much time and opportunity, there’s no need to continue doing so.
The past is the past and...
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Forum: Newcomers Recovery Help and Support
05-07-2024, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 188
Choose Carefully
Something has suddenly changed abruptly for all of us and in a very scary way that's very powerful for all of us when this has happened all at once and at the same time. Many of us are taken aback by...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-07-2024, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 7: Hang on to My promises when you have a...
May 7: Hang on to My promises when you have a setback. Overall, you are making progress, but not all things are coming up roses and clover. Challenges are part of life that either break you down or...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-07-2024, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 7
Musts
Not what we would, but what...
May 7
Musts
Not what we would, but what we must makes up the sum of living.
~Richard Henry Stoddard
"We must do the things we must" is frequent advice in the program. Each Step is...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-07-2024, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 7
Step up and start
The bolts are...
May 7
Step up and start
The bolts are rusty. But give them a forceful turn of the wrench and you just might be able to loosen them.
The stack of papers is twenty inches high. Yet one page at...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-06-2024, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 6: You are in a season of progression. You...
May 6: You are in a season of progression. You will be able to break through invisible barriers that have kept you from achieving certain goals. If you pay attention, you will discover that you are...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-06-2024, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 6
For so must it be, and help me to do...
May 6
For so must it be, and help me to do my part.
~Tibetan saying
It’s been said that God exists only in the present. That means we must live in the present if we are to find God. In God's...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-06-2024, 07:02 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 6
New fulfillment
Allow your life...
May 6
New fulfillment
Allow your life to be good. Appreciate everything you have the opportunity to experience.
There have been times you would have given just about anything to be where you...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-05-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
Each day...
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
Each day You present me with new opportunities to build up my faith and renew my strength. When the time is right, lead me on a path to helping newcomers. Help...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-05-2024, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 5: Deliberately come into peace as you...
May 5: Deliberately come into peace as you release yourself from stress. Step on to the firm foundation of faith in My word, in My kingdom, and in relationship with Me, says the Lord. When your...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-05-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,703
May 14
Daily Reflections
IT'S OKAY TO...
May 14
Daily Reflections
IT'S OKAY TO BE ME
Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain
facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . .
But...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-05-2024, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,703
May 13
Daily Reflections
THE EASIER,...
May 13
Daily Reflections
THE EASIER, SOFTER WAY
If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 72
I certainly didn't leap at the opportunity to face...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-05-2024, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,703
May 12
Daily Reflections
THE PAST IS...
May 12
Daily Reflections
THE PAST IS OVER
A.A. experience has taught us we cannot live alone with our pressing
problems and the character defects which cause or aggravate them. If
. . ....
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-05-2024, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 5
The purpose of life is a life of...
May 5
The purpose of life is a life of purpose.
~Robert Byrne
When we first get sober, our main job for the first couple years is just to get well. It's a big job because our disease has...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-04-2024, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-04-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
This is an awesome read from todays thought.
...
This is an awesome read from todays thought.
Resolve to be thyself; and know that who finds himself, loses his misery.
~Matthew Arnold
Our need for approval compels us to try to look good -...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-04-2024, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-04-2024, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 4
Resolve to be thyself; and know that...
May 4
Resolve to be thyself; and know that who finds himself, loses his misery.
~Matthew Arnold
Our need for approval compels us to try to look good - no matter what's going on. We imagine...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-04-2024, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 5
Something good from it
What...
May 5
Something good from it
What irritates you does not last. Consider that, let go of the irritation, and move on.
What frustrates you provides insight into your own priorities. Use that...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-04-2024, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
May 4
Also enjoy tomorrow
Momentary...
May 4
Also enjoy tomorrow
Momentary pleasures are great, provided they don’t result in long-term burdens. If the cost lingers longer than the pleasure, it’s probably not worth it.
With each...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-03-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,773
Good Friday morning.
Love's gentle touch, ...
Good Friday morning.
Love's gentle touch,
Guiding the broken soul,
God's grace shines bright,
Wisdom's steady hand at helm,
Yacht of recovery sails on.
Selflessness blooms,
In service to...
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Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations
05-03-2024, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,741
May 3: When difficulties and challenges arise,...
May 3: When difficulties and challenges arise, you must be flexible to do what is required of you. Realize that I am with you to give you wisdom and direction in every circumstance. Do not be afraid...
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Forum: Daily Recovery Readings
05-03-2024, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
May 3
Waiting
Wait. If the time is not...
May 3
Waiting
Wait. If the time is not right, the way is not clear, the answer or decision not consistent, wait. We may feel a sense of urgency. We may want to resolve the issue by doing...
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