Daily Recovery Reading – May 13, 2012
As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might. —Marion Anderson Because of our resentments we sometimes get
Daily Recovery Reading – May 13, 2012
As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might. —Marion Anderson Because of our resentments we sometimes get
Daily Recovery Reading – May 12, 2012
“The Traditions serve as guidelines for establishing and maintaining good relationships not only in our Al-Anon groups but also with family and friends. The First Tradition, “Our common welfare should come first; personal progress for the greatest number depends upon
Daily Recovery Reading – May 12, 2012
“The Traditions serve as guidelines for establishing and maintaining good relationships not only in our Al-Anon groups but also with family and friends. The First Tradition, “Our common welfare should come first; personal progress for the greatest number depends upon
Daily Recovery Reading – May 11,2012
“What is the greatest hindrance to my achieving serenity? Determination – the grim resolve that I can do something about everything. This whole feeling of tightening up, girding oneself for battle, can defeat my purpose. Over and over, in a
Daily Recovery Reading – May 11,2012
“What is the greatest hindrance to my achieving serenity? Determination – the grim resolve that I can do something about everything. This whole feeling of tightening up, girding oneself for battle, can defeat my purpose. Over and over, in a
Daily Recovery Reading – May 8, 2012
The harsh tone, the unkind word, the apparent indifference of another is usually over in a few minutes. What price am I paying by holding on to those few minutes? I don’t have to like reality, only to accept it
Daily Recovery Reading – May 8, 2012
The harsh tone, the unkind word, the apparent indifference of another is usually over in a few minutes. What price am I paying by holding on to those few minutes? I don’t have to like reality, only to accept it
Daily Recovery Reading – May 7, 2012
The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it. —Edward R.
Daily Recovery Reading – May 7, 2012
The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in relations between human beings, and in the end the communicator will be confronted with the old problem, of what to say and how to say it. —Edward R.
Daily Recovery Reading – May 2, 2012
Our Higher Power: May 2 For the next twenty-four hours… In recovery, we live life one day at a time, an idea requiring an enormous amount of faith. We refuse to look back—unless healing from the past is part of
Daily Recovery Reading – May 2, 2012
Our Higher Power: May 2 For the next twenty-four hours… In recovery, we live life one day at a time, an idea requiring an enormous amount of faith. We refuse to look back—unless healing from the past is part of
Daily Recovery Reading – May 1, 2012
MAY 1 Insight is cheap. —Martha Roth For years we kept ourselves in a split condition: With one part of our minds we looked at ourselves and said, “I do some self-destructive things because I don’t believe I deserve love.”
Daily Recovery Reading – May 1, 2012
MAY 1 Insight is cheap. —Martha Roth For years we kept ourselves in a split condition: With one part of our minds we looked at ourselves and said, “I do some self-destructive things because I don’t believe I deserve love.”
Daily Recovery Reading – April 30,2012
The Serenity Prayer helps me maintain a sense of inner peace amidst the chaos present in in my home and at work. At home I ask God to grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, such as
Daily Recovery Reading – April 30,2012
The Serenity Prayer helps me maintain a sense of inner peace amidst the chaos present in in my home and at work. At home I ask God to grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, such as
Daily Reading – April 23, 2012
Among the many weapons we use to castigate the alcoholic – or other people we disapprove of- is sarcasm. True, it relives our pent-up feelings, and if our remarks are really pointed, gives us a certain satisfaction. Repugnant as it
Daily Reading – April 23, 2012
Among the many weapons we use to castigate the alcoholic – or other people we disapprove of- is sarcasm. True, it relives our pent-up feelings, and if our remarks are really pointed, gives us a certain satisfaction. Repugnant as it
Compassion
When we are talking about compassion and enabling and which is what it is useful to look at what the definitions of compassion are. This is an article I wrote last year. Though it is spiritual in nature I thought
Compassion
When we are talking about compassion and enabling and which is what it is useful to look at what the definitions of compassion are. This is an article I wrote last year. Though it is spiritual in nature I thought
Daily Recovery Reading – January 11, 2012
All truth is an achievement. If you would have truth at its full value, go win it. —Munger Truth can seem so elusive. Yet, at times it is so simple and obvious. In entering this program, many of us thought
Daily Recovery Reading – January 11, 2012
All truth is an achievement. If you would have truth at its full value, go win it. —Munger Truth can seem so elusive. Yet, at times it is so simple and obvious. In entering this program, many of us thought
Daily Recovery Reading – January 12, 2012
Alcoholism is a thief. It robs us of our loved ones. It robs us of our loved ones. It pickpockets job opportunities, close relationships, and physical safety. In my mother’s case, it eventually stole her life. Alcoholism robbed my childhood
Daily Recovery Reading – January 12, 2012
Alcoholism is a thief. It robs us of our loved ones. It robs us of our loved ones. It pickpockets job opportunities, close relationships, and physical safety. In my mother’s case, it eventually stole her life. Alcoholism robbed my childhood
Daily Recovery Reading – January 13, 2012
I want, by understanding myself, to understand others. I want to be all that I am capable of becoming . . . This all sounds very strenuous and serious. But now that I have wrestled with it, it’s no longer
Daily Recovery Reading – January 13, 2012
I want, by understanding myself, to understand others. I want to be all that I am capable of becoming . . . This all sounds very strenuous and serious. But now that I have wrestled with it, it’s no longer
Daily Recovery Reading- January 14, 2012
In a culture where approval/disapproval has become the predominant regulator of effort and position, and often the substitute for love, our personal freedoms are dissipated. —Viola Spolin Wanting others to approve our efforts, our appearance, our aspirations and behavior is
Daily Recovery Reading- January 14, 2012
In a culture where approval/disapproval has become the predominant regulator of effort and position, and often the substitute for love, our personal freedoms are dissipated. —Viola Spolin Wanting others to approve our efforts, our appearance, our aspirations and behavior is
Daily Recovery Reading – January 15, 2012
Standing Up for Ourselves: January 15 We learn some behaviors have self-defeating consequences, while others have beneficial consequences. We learn we have choices. —Beyond Codependency It is so easy to come to the defense of others. How clear it is
Daily Recovery Reading – January 15, 2012
Standing Up for Ourselves: January 15 We learn some behaviors have self-defeating consequences, while others have beneficial consequences. We learn we have choices. —Beyond Codependency It is so easy to come to the defense of others. How clear it is
Daily Recovery Reading – January 16, 2012
In a tornado, you not only have to look out for the tremendous winds, but also whatever the winds pick up and hurl in your direction. Like a tornado, alcoholism often brings along additional problems, including verbal, physical , and
Daily Recovery Reading – January 16, 2012
In a tornado, you not only have to look out for the tremendous winds, but also whatever the winds pick up and hurl in your direction. Like a tornado, alcoholism often brings along additional problems, including verbal, physical , and
Daily Recovery Reading – January 17, 2012
I learn in Al-Anon that a frank, honest look at my way of handling the alcoholic situation may suddenly show me that I posses, and use, a whole armory of murderous weapons. They are the same weapons used by many
Daily Recovery Reading – January 17, 2012
I learn in Al-Anon that a frank, honest look at my way of handling the alcoholic situation may suddenly show me that I posses, and use, a whole armory of murderous weapons. They are the same weapons used by many
Daily Recovery Reading – January 18, 2012
Gratitude: January 18 Sometimes in life, things happen too fast. We barely solve one problem when two new problems surface. We’re feeling great in the morning, but we’re submerged in misery by nightfall. Every day we face interruptions, delays, changes,
Daily Recovery Reading – January 18, 2012
Gratitude: January 18 Sometimes in life, things happen too fast. We barely solve one problem when two new problems surface. We’re feeling great in the morning, but we’re submerged in misery by nightfall. Every day we face interruptions, delays, changes,
Living a Life of Gratitude is a Choice
Living a Life of Gratitude is a Choice Image by Axel Bührmann via Flickr When you wake up in the morning what is the first thing you think about? Do you take that moment of awareness whether long or short to
Living a Life of Gratitude is a Choice
Living a Life of Gratitude is a Choice Image by Axel Bührmann via Flickr When you wake up in the morning what is the first thing you think about? Do you take that moment of awareness whether long or short to
Daily Recovery Reading – January 19, 2012
No matter what the problems are that we’re trying to cope with, a major source of frustration is trying to encompass too much at once. We forget that we need to deal with only one day at a time, and
Daily Recovery Reading – January 19, 2012
No matter what the problems are that we’re trying to cope with, a major source of frustration is trying to encompass too much at once. We forget that we need to deal with only one day at a time, and
Daily Recovery Reading – January 20, 2012
New Beginnings Resentments are the blocks that hold us back from loving ourselves and others. Resentments do not punish the other person; they punish us. They become barriers to feeling good and enjoying life. They prevent us from being in
Daily Recovery Reading – January 20, 2012
New Beginnings Resentments are the blocks that hold us back from loving ourselves and others. Resentments do not punish the other person; they punish us. They become barriers to feeling good and enjoying life. They prevent us from being in
Daily Recovery Reading – January 21, 2012
There are things for which an uncompromising stand is worthwhile. —Dietrich Bonhoeffer For many of us, a time came when we said, “I’m not going to live this way anymore!” This was a deep, internal decision for change, even though
Daily Recovery Reading – January 21, 2012
There are things for which an uncompromising stand is worthwhile. —Dietrich Bonhoeffer For many of us, a time came when we said, “I’m not going to live this way anymore!” This was a deep, internal decision for change, even though
Daily Recovery Reading – January 23, 2012
Spontaneity is the quality of being able to do something just because you feel like it at the moment, of trusting your instincts, of taking yourself by surprise and snatching from the clutches of your well-organized routine a bit of
Daily Recovery Reading – January 23, 2012
Spontaneity is the quality of being able to do something just because you feel like it at the moment, of trusting your instincts, of taking yourself by surprise and snatching from the clutches of your well-organized routine a bit of
Daily Recovery Reading – January 24, 2012
Someone once explained the maintenance of serenity to me like this: Suppose someone asked me to pass him the salt at the dining table. “Sure,” I’d say while handing it over. Now suppose someone asked me to pass him my
Daily Recovery Reading – January 24, 2012
Someone once explained the maintenance of serenity to me like this: Suppose someone asked me to pass him the salt at the dining table. “Sure,” I’d say while handing it over. Now suppose someone asked me to pass him my
Daily Recovery Reading- January 25, 2012
The time of discipline began. Each of us the pupil of whichever one of us could best teach what each of us needed to learn. —Maria Isabel Barreno When the pupil is ready, the teacher appears.” Life’s lessons often come
Daily Recovery Reading- January 25, 2012
The time of discipline began. Each of us the pupil of whichever one of us could best teach what each of us needed to learn. —Maria Isabel Barreno When the pupil is ready, the teacher appears.” Life’s lessons often come
Daily Recovery Reading – January 26, 2012
I glanced toward the glass coffee-table top and saw in it the reflection of the ceiling ad the hanging lamp in my living room. My mind wandered as I thought of the story I had been reading. I looked at
Daily Recovery Reading – January 26, 2012
I glanced toward the glass coffee-table top and saw in it the reflection of the ceiling ad the hanging lamp in my living room. My mind wandered as I thought of the story I had been reading. I looked at
Daily Recovery Reading – January 27, 2012
I knew I was in trouble; I was ready to throw someone I loved very deeply out of my life forever because he had left unwashed dishes in the sink. I was obviously overreacting, yet I couldn’t calm down. I
Daily Recovery Reading – January 27, 2012
I knew I was in trouble; I was ready to throw someone I loved very deeply out of my life forever because he had left unwashed dishes in the sink. I was obviously overreacting, yet I couldn’t calm down. I
Daily Recovery Reading – January 29, 2012
We grow in time to trust the future for our answers. —Ruth Benedict When we first started in recovery, we approached it as we did our codependent and addictive behaviors, wanting to possess it all—quickly and totally—and to do it
Daily Recovery Reading – January 29, 2012
We grow in time to trust the future for our answers. —Ruth Benedict When we first started in recovery, we approached it as we did our codependent and addictive behaviors, wanting to possess it all—quickly and totally—and to do it
Daily Recovery Reading – January 30, 2012
Religious Freedom: January 30 “…a Power greater than ourselves….” “God as we understood Him.” These words introduce spirituality in the Twelve Steps. They are the first two references to God, and they are worded that way for a reason. We each have
Daily Recovery Reading – January 30, 2012
Religious Freedom: January 30 “…a Power greater than ourselves….” “God as we understood Him.” These words introduce spirituality in the Twelve Steps. They are the first two references to God, and they are worded that way for a reason. We each have
Daily Recovery Reading – February 1, 2012
I thought that if I stopped enabling the alcoholic in my life, the drinking would stop. When the the drinking seemed to get worse instead of better, once again I thought I had done something wrong. I was still trying
Daily Recovery Reading – February 1, 2012
I thought that if I stopped enabling the alcoholic in my life, the drinking would stop. When the the drinking seemed to get worse instead of better, once again I thought I had done something wrong. I was still trying
Daily Recovery Reading – February 2, 2012
I used to live my life as if I were on a ladder. Everyone was either above me-to be feared and envied-or below me-to be pitied. God was way, way at the top beyond my view. That was a hard,
Daily Recovery Reading – February 2, 2012
I used to live my life as if I were on a ladder. Everyone was either above me-to be feared and envied-or below me-to be pitied. God was way, way at the top beyond my view. That was a hard,
Daily Recovery Reading – February 3, 2012
When I say to myself that I am going to turn all my problems over to God, this does NOT give me leave to shirk my responsibilities. I have been given certain tools with which to run my life, and
Daily Recovery Reading – February 3, 2012
When I say to myself that I am going to turn all my problems over to God, this does NOT give me leave to shirk my responsibilities. I have been given certain tools with which to run my life, and
Daily Recovery Reading – February 4, 2012
When I came to Al-Anon, I didn’t understand the meaning of serenity. I grew up as an older child of a large family and consequently had very little quiet time. After high school, I left home an moved into a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 4, 2012
When I came to Al-Anon, I didn’t understand the meaning of serenity. I grew up as an older child of a large family and consequently had very little quiet time. After high school, I left home an moved into a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 5, 2012
“When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” say the Zen Buddhists. Or, as an Al-Anon speaker put it, “We each get here right on time.” To me, this is an important reason to have a public relations policy based
Daily Recovery Reading – February 5, 2012
“When the student is ready, the teacher appears,” say the Zen Buddhists. Or, as an Al-Anon speaker put it, “We each get here right on time.” To me, this is an important reason to have a public relations policy based
Daily Recovery Reading – February 6, 2012
I have realized since coming into Al-Anon that to have a peaceful existence, I need to be in a relationship with the God of my understanding. For me there is a big difference between simply acknowledging the presense of God
Daily Recovery Reading – February 6, 2012
I have realized since coming into Al-Anon that to have a peaceful existence, I need to be in a relationship with the God of my understanding. For me there is a big difference between simply acknowledging the presense of God
Daily Recovery Reading – February 7, 2012
Today I have a chance to make a contribution to my sense of well-being. I can take some small action that will strengthen a relationship, pursue a goal or help me to feel better about myself. I don’t expect to dramatically alter
Daily Recovery Reading – February 7, 2012
Today I have a chance to make a contribution to my sense of well-being. I can take some small action that will strengthen a relationship, pursue a goal or help me to feel better about myself. I don’t expect to dramatically alter
Daily Recovery Reading – February 8, 2012
If the best man’s faults were written on his forehead, it would make him pull his hat over his eyes. —Gaelic proverb When we deal with our faults and imperfections, we are dealing with the basic issues of being a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 8, 2012
If the best man’s faults were written on his forehead, it would make him pull his hat over his eyes. —Gaelic proverb When we deal with our faults and imperfections, we are dealing with the basic issues of being a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 9, 2012
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil. —Hannah Arendt How often have we found ourselves in a predicament and innocently saying, “How did I
Daily Recovery Reading – February 9, 2012
The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be either good or evil. —Hannah Arendt How often have we found ourselves in a predicament and innocently saying, “How did I
Daily Recovery Reading – February 10, 2012
One of the effects of alcoholism is that may of us have denied or devalued our talents, feelings achievements and desires. In Al-Anon we learn to know appreciate and express our true selves. Creativity is a powerful way to celebrate
Daily Recovery Reading – February 10, 2012
One of the effects of alcoholism is that may of us have denied or devalued our talents, feelings achievements and desires. In Al-Anon we learn to know appreciate and express our true selves. Creativity is a powerful way to celebrate
Daily Recovery Reading – February 11, 2012
Too much agreement kills a chat. —Eldridge Cleaver Many of us haven’t learned there is room for disagreement in a relationship. Some men who grew up in addicted families saw a lot of pain, anger, and quarreling. Many learned to
Daily Recovery Reading – February 11, 2012
Too much agreement kills a chat. —Eldridge Cleaver Many of us haven’t learned there is room for disagreement in a relationship. Some men who grew up in addicted families saw a lot of pain, anger, and quarreling. Many learned to
Daily Recovery Reading – February 13, 2012
In Al-Anon we start by clearing out the debris of our own mistakes. We learn to recognize how much we ourselves have contributed to the destruction of our home life. This was no vacuum we were living in, with only
Daily Recovery Reading – February 13, 2012
In Al-Anon we start by clearing out the debris of our own mistakes. We learn to recognize how much we ourselves have contributed to the destruction of our home life. This was no vacuum we were living in, with only
Daily Recovery Reading – February 14, 2012
In Al-Anon we have a familiar expression: “to work the program.” It means what it says: it benefits us to exactly the degree that we work at it. What does working the program mean? It means to attend meetings faithfully,
Daily Recovery Reading – February 14, 2012
In Al-Anon we have a familiar expression: “to work the program.” It means what it says: it benefits us to exactly the degree that we work at it. What does working the program mean? It means to attend meetings faithfully,
Daily Recovery Reading – February 15, 2012
An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. –Orlando A. Battista In our lives, we have always been drawn to extremes. If it isn’t white, it must be black. If a little bit feels good, we
Daily Recovery Reading – February 15, 2012
An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. –Orlando A. Battista In our lives, we have always been drawn to extremes. If it isn’t white, it must be black. If a little bit feels good, we
Daily Recovery Reading – February 16, 2012
“When you have to go into your head,” says an Al-Anon friend,”don’t go alone. It’s not a safe neighbourhood.” My experience certainly corroborates the truth of this statement. Now when I have to go inside my mind for some serious
Daily Recovery Reading – February 16, 2012
“When you have to go into your head,” says an Al-Anon friend,”don’t go alone. It’s not a safe neighbourhood.” My experience certainly corroborates the truth of this statement. Now when I have to go inside my mind for some serious
Daily Recovery Reading – February 17, 2012
My vision can be so limited. I often think that the only possible outcomes are those that I can imagine. Fortunately, my Higher Power is not resticted by such logic. In fact, some of the most wondrous events grow out
Daily Recovery Reading – February 17, 2012
My vision can be so limited. I often think that the only possible outcomes are those that I can imagine. Fortunately, my Higher Power is not resticted by such logic. In fact, some of the most wondrous events grow out
Reblog: Stop Waiting for Celebrities To Die To Discuss Addiction
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 Stop Waiting For Celebrities To Die To Discuss Addiction I know everyone is anxiously awaiting a post by me about Whitney Houston’s tragic death {sarcasm about waiting for the post} but the truth of the matter
Reblog: Stop Waiting for Celebrities To Die To Discuss Addiction
FEBRUARY 13, 2012 Stop Waiting For Celebrities To Die To Discuss Addiction I know everyone is anxiously awaiting a post by me about Whitney Houston’s tragic death {sarcasm about waiting for the post} but the truth of the matter
Daily Recovery Reading – February 19, 2012
No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. —Agnes DeMille The day ahead offers us choices of many kinds—some big ones, many that will affect other persons close to us, a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 19, 2012
No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently. —Agnes DeMille The day ahead offers us choices of many kinds—some big ones, many that will affect other persons close to us, a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 20, 2012
Slips? I experience them most when I’m caught off-guard by someone with whom have a complicated history-such as my dad. For example, no matter what adult thoughts or feelings I’m having beforehand, I almost always revert to acting like a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 20, 2012
Slips? I experience them most when I’m caught off-guard by someone with whom have a complicated history-such as my dad. For example, no matter what adult thoughts or feelings I’m having beforehand, I almost always revert to acting like a
Daily Recovery Reading – February 21, 2012
We can never go back again, that much is certain. —Daphne DuMaurier Yesterday is gone, but its experiences will be reflected in those of today. We learned from both the good and the bad situations of yesterday. Where we
Daily Recovery Reading – February 21, 2012
We can never go back again, that much is certain. —Daphne DuMaurier Yesterday is gone, but its experiences will be reflected in those of today. We learned from both the good and the bad situations of yesterday. Where we
Daily Recovery Reading – February 22, 2012
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. —Seneca When we reach a stressful time in our lives, our vision gets narrow. We fail to
Daily Recovery Reading – February 22, 2012
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. —Seneca When we reach a stressful time in our lives, our vision gets narrow. We fail to
Daily Recovery Reading – February 23, 2012
I want to dance always, to be good and not evil, and when it is all over not to have the feeling that I might have done better. —Ruth St. Denis Our wants in life may be simple, or they
Daily Recovery Reading – February 23, 2012
I want to dance always, to be good and not evil, and when it is all over not to have the feeling that I might have done better. —Ruth St. Denis Our wants in life may be simple, or they
Daily Recover Reading – February 24, 2012
How many tmes have I stopped my car at a red light, late at night and with no other vehicles in view, and considered not waiting for the green light in order to proceed? What about the times I’ve flirted
Daily Recover Reading – February 24, 2012
How many tmes have I stopped my car at a red light, late at night and with no other vehicles in view, and considered not waiting for the green light in order to proceed? What about the times I’ve flirted
Daily Recovery Reading – February 25, 2012
I came to Al-Anon confused about what was and was not my responsibility. Today, after lots of Step work, I believe I am responsible for the following: to be loyal to my values; to please myself first; to keep an
Daily Recovery Reading – February 25, 2012
I came to Al-Anon confused about what was and was not my responsibility. Today, after lots of Step work, I believe I am responsible for the following: to be loyal to my values; to please myself first; to keep an
Daily Recovery Reading – February 26, 2012
Reflection for the Day “What if …” How often we hear these words from newcomers to the Program. How often, in fact, we tend to say them ourselves. “What if I lose my job?” “What if my car breaks down?” “What if I get sick and
Daily Recovery Reading – February 26, 2012
Reflection for the Day “What if …” How often we hear these words from newcomers to the Program. How often, in fact, we tend to say them ourselves. “What if I lose my job?” “What if my car breaks down?” “What if I get sick and
Daily Recovery Reading – February 27, 2012
Eventually, if I listen attentively enough at meetings, and ready my Al-Anon literature with real concentration, I will absorb the new point of view I need. When I ask: “Why does he drink when he knows it damages him and
Daily Recovery Reading – February 27, 2012
Eventually, if I listen attentively enough at meetings, and ready my Al-Anon literature with real concentration, I will absorb the new point of view I need. When I ask: “Why does he drink when he knows it damages him and
Daily Recovery Reading – February 29, 2012
. . . I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy. —Marie Curie We are looking for progress, not perfection; however, we sometimes get lost or confused between the two. Expecting ourselves to be perfect
Daily Recovery Reading – February 29, 2012
. . . I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy. —Marie Curie We are looking for progress, not perfection; however, we sometimes get lost or confused between the two. Expecting ourselves to be perfect
Daily Recovery Reading – March 1, 2012
Reflection for the Day Now that we’re free and no longer chemically dependent, we have so much more control over our thinking. More than anything, we’re able to alter our attitudes. Some members of Alcoholics Anonymous, in fact, choose to
Daily Recovery Reading – March 1, 2012
Reflection for the Day Now that we’re free and no longer chemically dependent, we have so much more control over our thinking. More than anything, we’re able to alter our attitudes. Some members of Alcoholics Anonymous, in fact, choose to
Passing The Basket
Hi All! At any 12 Step meeting you will find that they “Pass the Basket”. If you are receiving some value from the daily readings and postings, please consider contributing to defray the cost of maintaining this site. Through
Passing The Basket
Hi All! At any 12 Step meeting you will find that they “Pass the Basket”. If you are receiving some value from the daily readings and postings, please consider contributing to defray the cost of maintaining this site. Through
Daily Recovery Reading – March 2, 2012
Al-Anon meetings are full of surprises. The people who are smiling and gratefully reviewing their blessings may be the very ones who have the grimmest problems at home. Yet they have the courage to tur their minds away from them
Daily Recovery Reading – March 2, 2012
Al-Anon meetings are full of surprises. The people who are smiling and gratefully reviewing their blessings may be the very ones who have the grimmest problems at home. Yet they have the courage to tur their minds away from them
Daily Recovery Reading – March 3, 2012
During the dreadful drinking days, the anxiety over what was happening in our family was certainly the most important thing in the world to us. How could it be otherwise? We were living with it, saddled with it. We knew
Daily Recovery Reading – March 3, 2012
During the dreadful drinking days, the anxiety over what was happening in our family was certainly the most important thing in the world to us. How could it be otherwise? We were living with it, saddled with it. We knew
Daily Recovery Reading – March 4, 2012
I’ve learned I can take care of myself, and what I can’t do, God will do for me. —Al-Anon member God, a Higher Power as we understand Him, is our source of guidance and positive change. This doesn’t mean we’re
Daily Recovery Reading – March 4, 2012
I’ve learned I can take care of myself, and what I can’t do, God will do for me. —Al-Anon member God, a Higher Power as we understand Him, is our source of guidance and positive change. This doesn’t mean we’re
Daily Recovery Reading – March 5, 2012
Loving, like prayer, is a power as well as a process. It’s curative. It is creative. —Zona Gale The expression of love softens us and the ones we love. It opens a channel between us. It invites an intimate response
Daily Recovery Reading – March 5, 2012
Loving, like prayer, is a power as well as a process. It’s curative. It is creative. —Zona Gale The expression of love softens us and the ones we love. It opens a channel between us. It invites an intimate response
Daily Recovery Reading – March 7, 2012
A controller doesn’t trust his/her ability to live through the pain and chaos of life. There is no life without pain just as there is no art without submitting to chaos. —Rita Mae Brown It is very hard for most
Daily Recovery Reading – March 7, 2012
A controller doesn’t trust his/her ability to live through the pain and chaos of life. There is no life without pain just as there is no art without submitting to chaos. —Rita Mae Brown It is very hard for most
Daily Recovery Reading – March 8, 2012
Surrender: March 8 Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. —Step Three of Al-Anon Surrendering to a Power greater than ourselves is how we become empowered. We become
Daily Recovery Reading – March 8, 2012
Surrender: March 8 Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. —Step Three of Al-Anon Surrendering to a Power greater than ourselves is how we become empowered. We become
Daily Recovery Reading – March 9, 2012
Al-Anon tells me I don’t have to accept unacceptable behavior. It has taken me a long time to learn what acceptable, even desirable, behavior looks like so that I can determine what is unacceptable. I believe strongly that these difficulties
Daily Recovery Reading – March 9, 2012
Al-Anon tells me I don’t have to accept unacceptable behavior. It has taken me a long time to learn what acceptable, even desirable, behavior looks like so that I can determine what is unacceptable. I believe strongly that these difficulties
Daily Recovery Reading – March 10, 2012
Living with Families: March 10 I was forty-six years old before I finally admitted to myself and someone else that my grandfather always managed to make me feel guilty, angry, and controlled. —Anonymous We may love and care about our
Daily Recovery Reading – March 10, 2012
Living with Families: March 10 I was forty-six years old before I finally admitted to myself and someone else that my grandfather always managed to make me feel guilty, angry, and controlled. —Anonymous We may love and care about our
Daily Recovery Reading – March 12, 2012
Negative thinking is a destructive force, but for me it’s a way of life. When I feel tired, sick bored, or stressed, I tend to focus on what’s wrong. Sometimes I’m unhappy with myself or with others. Sometimes I do’t
Daily Recovery Reading – March 12, 2012
Negative thinking is a destructive force, but for me it’s a way of life. When I feel tired, sick bored, or stressed, I tend to focus on what’s wrong. Sometimes I’m unhappy with myself or with others. Sometimes I do’t
Daily Recovery Reading – March 13, 2012
Reflection for the Day All my life, I looked to others for comfort, security, and all the other things that add up to what I now call serenity. But I’ve come to realize that I was always looking in the
Daily Recovery Reading – March 13, 2012
Reflection for the Day All my life, I looked to others for comfort, security, and all the other things that add up to what I now call serenity. But I’ve come to realize that I was always looking in the
Daily Recovery Reading – March 14, 2012
This above all, to refuse to be a victim. Unless I can do that I can do nothing. —Margaret Atwood Men have often become victims by seeing themselves as saviors. We forgot that we have needs too. We thought if
Daily Recovery Reading – March 14, 2012
This above all, to refuse to be a victim. Unless I can do that I can do nothing. —Margaret Atwood Men have often become victims by seeing themselves as saviors. We forgot that we have needs too. We thought if
Daily Recovery Reading – March 15, 2012
I was about one year into my Al-Anon recovery and still feeling overwhelmed with life when I had the following dream… I was on a beautiful beach getting ready to go surfing on some of the most ferocious waves I’d
Daily Recovery Reading – March 15, 2012
I was about one year into my Al-Anon recovery and still feeling overwhelmed with life when I had the following dream… I was on a beautiful beach getting ready to go surfing on some of the most ferocious waves I’d
Daily Recovery Reading – March 16, 2012
When a man’s self is hidden from everybody else …it seems also to become hidden even from himself, and it permits disease and death to gnaw into his substance without his clear knowledge. —Sidney Jourard A man’s recovery is in
Daily Recovery Reading – March 16, 2012
When a man’s self is hidden from everybody else …it seems also to become hidden even from himself, and it permits disease and death to gnaw into his substance without his clear knowledge. —Sidney Jourard A man’s recovery is in
Daily Recovery Reading – March 19, 2012
MARCH 19 I realized a long time ago that a belief which does not spring from a conviction in the emotions is no belief at all. —Evelyn Scott From pillar to post we bounced, most of us not knowing what
Daily Recovery Reading – March 19, 2012
MARCH 19 I realized a long time ago that a belief which does not spring from a conviction in the emotions is no belief at all. —Evelyn Scott From pillar to post we bounced, most of us not knowing what
Daily Recovery Reading – March 20,2012
New life comes from shedding old skins and pressing through the darkness toward the light. Spring is the season of new beginnings and of growth. —Karen Kaiser Clark All of us in this program have had great turning points in
Daily Recovery Reading – March 20,2012
New life comes from shedding old skins and pressing through the darkness toward the light. Spring is the season of new beginnings and of growth. —Karen Kaiser Clark All of us in this program have had great turning points in
Daily Recovery Reading – March 21, 2012
Children are surely one of God’s greatest gifts and truest challenges. To share your life with a child is to humble yourself so that you may learn from them and discover with them the beautiful secrets that are only uncovered
Daily Recovery Reading – March 21, 2012
Children are surely one of God’s greatest gifts and truest challenges. To share your life with a child is to humble yourself so that you may learn from them and discover with them the beautiful secrets that are only uncovered
Daily Recovery Reading- March 22, 2012
Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other. —M. C. Richards Recovering men know this path is not always easy. We usually talk about the benefits
Daily Recovery Reading- March 22, 2012
Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other. —M. C. Richards Recovering men know this path is not always easy. We usually talk about the benefits
Daily Recovery Reading – March 23, 2012
On occasion I realize it’s easier to say the serenity prayer and take that leap of faith than it is to continue doing what I’m doing. —S.H. The pain of change is a reality. But so is the pain of
Daily Recovery Reading – March 23, 2012
On occasion I realize it’s easier to say the serenity prayer and take that leap of faith than it is to continue doing what I’m doing. —S.H. The pain of change is a reality. But so is the pain of
Daily Recovery Reading – March 26, 2012
Why is it so hard to admit we are powerless over alcohol, as the First Step suggests we do? All of us have heard and shared in discussions, at Al-Anon meetings as to whether this should be interpreted as “alcohol”
Daily Recovery Reading – March 26, 2012
Why is it so hard to admit we are powerless over alcohol, as the First Step suggests we do? All of us have heard and shared in discussions, at Al-Anon meetings as to whether this should be interpreted as “alcohol”
Daily Recovery Reading – March 27, 2012
At times I go to Al-Anon meetings in a captious, critical mood that I am not even aware of. By an odd coincidence,, everybody happens to irritate me. This one talks too much, that one has’t enough tolerance for others,
Daily Recovery Reading – March 27, 2012
At times I go to Al-Anon meetings in a captious, critical mood that I am not even aware of. By an odd coincidence,, everybody happens to irritate me. This one talks too much, that one has’t enough tolerance for others,
Daily Recovery Reading – March 29, 2012
MARCH 29 Love is an expression and assertion of self-esteem, a response to one’s own values in the person of another. —Ayn Rand The struggle to love one another may be a daily one for us, and it is made
Daily Recovery Reading – March 29, 2012
MARCH 29 Love is an expression and assertion of self-esteem, a response to one’s own values in the person of another. —Ayn Rand The struggle to love one another may be a daily one for us, and it is made
Daily Recovery Reading – March 30, 2012
Every day we have a choice. Sometimes we choose wisely, sometimes poorly. Sometimes we choose to be angry, sometimes resentful , sometimes regretful…or not. A woman sat complaining, downhearted, convinced that the world as we know it was changing quickly
Daily Recovery Reading – March 30, 2012
Every day we have a choice. Sometimes we choose wisely, sometimes poorly. Sometimes we choose to be angry, sometimes resentful , sometimes regretful…or not. A woman sat complaining, downhearted, convinced that the world as we know it was changing quickly
Daily Recovery Reading – March 31, 2012
Oddly enough, many of the things we learn in Al-Anon add up to this: ”Be good to yourself.” That’s the counsel to be drawn from Al-Anon’s reminder to live only one day at a time. It teaches us to toss
Daily Recovery Reading – March 31, 2012
Oddly enough, many of the things we learn in Al-Anon add up to this: ”Be good to yourself.” That’s the counsel to be drawn from Al-Anon’s reminder to live only one day at a time. It teaches us to toss
Daily Recovery Reading – April 1, 2012
I’ve heard acceptance mentioned at meetings as part of the “Three A’s” – Awareness, Acceptance and Action. However, I am inclined to try to jump from awareness to action without eve pausing for acceptance. My thinking goes like this: “Something’s
Daily Recovery Reading – April 1, 2012
I’ve heard acceptance mentioned at meetings as part of the “Three A’s” – Awareness, Acceptance and Action. However, I am inclined to try to jump from awareness to action without eve pausing for acceptance. My thinking goes like this: “Something’s
Daily Recovery Reading – April 2, 2012
The Al-Anon program really works because it helps us to get away from ourselves. When we think constantly about our grievances and the “faults” of the alcoholic, our minds are too confused to accept new ideas. I will drop this
Daily Recovery Reading – April 2, 2012
The Al-Anon program really works because it helps us to get away from ourselves. When we think constantly about our grievances and the “faults” of the alcoholic, our minds are too confused to accept new ideas. I will drop this
Daily Recovery Reading -April 4, 2012
I want to get you excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right
Daily Recovery Reading -April 4, 2012
I want to get you excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right
Daily Recovery Reading – April 6, 2012
I always used sarcastic humor to protect myself from the inevitable alcoholic attacks in my home. I became a master at the art of bludgeoning people with bitter words and shredding them with scorn. I thought this hid my pain
Daily Recovery Reading – April 6, 2012
I always used sarcastic humor to protect myself from the inevitable alcoholic attacks in my home. I became a master at the art of bludgeoning people with bitter words and shredding them with scorn. I thought this hid my pain
Daily Recovery Reading – April 9, 2012
Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation so difficult that it seems like a long drawn-out crisis; we can not solve it; there is no way to escape. Such a problem will occupy our thoughts continually – round and round
Daily Recovery Reading – April 9, 2012
Sometimes we find ourselves in a situation so difficult that it seems like a long drawn-out crisis; we can not solve it; there is no way to escape. Such a problem will occupy our thoughts continually – round and round
Daily Recovery Reading – April 10, 2012
What am I really searching for in my life? Interesting activities? To meet my obligations to my family annd friends? To make myself into the kind of person I will enjoy living with? I may not realize all of these
Daily Recovery Reading – April 10, 2012
What am I really searching for in my life? Interesting activities? To meet my obligations to my family annd friends? To make myself into the kind of person I will enjoy living with? I may not realize all of these
Daily Recovery Reading – April 11, 2012
APRIL 11 An element of recovery is learning that we deserve success, the good things that come to us, and also that pain is a reality. We have the strength to deal with that pain without medicating, and it will
Daily Recovery Reading – April 11, 2012
APRIL 11 An element of recovery is learning that we deserve success, the good things that come to us, and also that pain is a reality. We have the strength to deal with that pain without medicating, and it will
Daily Recovery Reading – April 13, 2012
No wonder that both AA and Al-Anon stress the importance of living just one day at a time. How much precious thinking time we waste fretting over past mistakes and missed opportunities! How often our depressed imaginings betray us into
Daily Recovery Reading – April 13, 2012
No wonder that both AA and Al-Anon stress the importance of living just one day at a time. How much precious thinking time we waste fretting over past mistakes and missed opportunities! How often our depressed imaginings betray us into
Daily Reading – April 16, 2012
“What I discovered is that what I go through in life is not as important as how I interpret the experience. In other words, I have a choice about my attitude. For instance, I always expected my happiness to come through
Daily Reading – April 16, 2012
“What I discovered is that what I go through in life is not as important as how I interpret the experience. In other words, I have a choice about my attitude. For instance, I always expected my happiness to come through
Daily Recovery Reading – April 17, 2012
It has often been suggested that we adopt a favorite maxim or quotation to repeat when we want to tide ourselves over a difficult time. Many of us use the Serenity Prayer inn this way. Others, trapped inn a baffling
Daily Recovery Reading – April 17, 2012
It has often been suggested that we adopt a favorite maxim or quotation to repeat when we want to tide ourselves over a difficult time. Many of us use the Serenity Prayer inn this way. Others, trapped inn a baffling
You are Responsible for You
Reblogged from Todd's Perspective: More from Melody Beattie: We can delegate tasks, but we can’t delegate responsibility, if the responsibility is really ours. Sometimes, it’s normal to delegate tasks to other people. We may hire people to do certain things
You are Responsible for You
Reblogged from Todd's Perspective: More from Melody Beattie: We can delegate tasks, but we can’t delegate responsibility, if the responsibility is really ours. Sometimes, it’s normal to delegate tasks to other people. We may hire people to do certain things
Daily Reading – April 18,2012
“I had spent a lot of time yearning for things I wasn’t getting from the alcoholic in my life. As a part of my Al-Anon recovery I was encouraged to put these needs on paper. Courtesy, respect attention, affection communication
Daily Reading – April 18,2012
“I had spent a lot of time yearning for things I wasn’t getting from the alcoholic in my life. As a part of my Al-Anon recovery I was encouraged to put these needs on paper. Courtesy, respect attention, affection communication
Daily Recovery Reading – April 19, 2012
When I first stopped trying to fix other people, I turned my attention to “curing” myself. I was in a hurry to get this healing process over. I wanted immediate recovery from the effects of growing up in a family
Daily Recovery Reading – April 19, 2012
When I first stopped trying to fix other people, I turned my attention to “curing” myself. I was in a hurry to get this healing process over. I wanted immediate recovery from the effects of growing up in a family
Daily recovery reading – May 15, 2012
Difficulties, opposition, criticism—these things are meant to be overcome, and there is a special joy in facing them and in coming out on top. It is only when there is nothing but praise that life loses its charm, and I
Daily recovery reading – May 15, 2012
Difficulties, opposition, criticism—these things are meant to be overcome, and there is a special joy in facing them and in coming out on top. It is only when there is nothing but praise that life loses its charm, and I
