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Big Book Quote of the Day 9/16/12 – p. 88

“Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. “

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Big Book Quote of the Day 8/26/12 – p. 7

“My weary and despairing wife was informed that it would all end with heart failure during delirium tremens, or I would develop a wet brain, perhaps within a year.”

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Daily Thought 8/25/12 – Gratitude

“An honest regret for harms done, a genuine gratitude for blessings received, and a willingness to try for better things tomorrow will be the permanent assets we shall seek.” -Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions p. 95   “When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.” -Anthony Robbins   “We can only be said to [...]

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Big Book Quote of the Day 8/25/12 – p. 98

“Some of us have taken very hard knocks to learn this truth: Job or no job — wife or no wife — we simply do not stop drinking so long as we place dependence upon other people ahead of dependence on God. ”  

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Twelve N’ Twelve Quote of the Day 6/8/12 – p. 34

“These conclusions did not require action; they required only acceptance.”

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Big Book Quote of the Day 5/29/12 – p. XXIV

“In any meeting, anywhere, A.A.’s share experience, strength, and hope with each other, in order tostay sober and help other alcoholics.”

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Big Book Quote of the Day 5/26/12 – p. 52

“When we saw others solve their problems by a simple reliance upon the Spirit of the Universe, we had to stop doubting the power of God.”

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Big Book Quote of the Day 4/10/12 – p. 143

“To get over drinking will require a transformation of thought and attitude.”

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Big Book Quote of the Day 3/29/12 – p. 61

“Admitting he may be somewhat at fault, he is sure that other people are more to blame.”

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Big Book Quote of the Day 3/26/12 – p. 111

“Patience and good temper are most necessary.”

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Daily Mindfulness 5/14/13 – Beginner’s Mind

As we progress down a spiritual path, it begins to narrow.  We know what works for us, and we set [...]

Big Book Quote of the Day 5/14/13 – p. 61 (How it Works)

“Our actor is self-centered – ego-centric, as people like to call it nowadays.”

Twelve N’ Twelve Quote of the Day 5/14/13 – p. 55 (Step Five)

“All of A.A.’s Twelve Steps ask us to go contrary to our natural desires . . . they all deflate our egos.”

Daily Thought 5/14/13 – Ego

“Part of me suspects that I’m a loser, and the other part of me thinks I’m God Almighty.” -John Lennon [...]

Daily Mindfulness 5/13/13 – Forgiveness

When we feel somebody wrongs us, we often hold onto it.  We judge, water the seed of resentment, and don’t [...]

Big Book Quote of the Day 5/13/13 – p. 70 (How it Works)

“If we are sorry for what we have done, and have the honest desire to let God take us to better things, we believe we will be forgiven and will have learned our lesson.”