Connection to Others Some days it seems really easy to identify with others, to feel welcomed and welcoming in a meeting. At other times, all we hear are the things that set us apart from the group. When we start noticing the differences more than appreciating our similarities, it’s usually a red flag indicating discomfort...

this mornins daily reflection is one of the main reasons why this thing we do works, im grateful fer this. though i am not too worried of my own participation in this program, i do uphold this tradition. far be it fer me to ever call anybody out publicly, i would never do this. if...

i love the powerful traditions of this thing we do. i have learned how they work through the 12 steps and was taught the 12 traditions are why they work. by livin the traditions, as well as the steps, i am able to live a successful life without alcohol. i no longer have to allow...

i tried many different ways to get sober, doctors, psychiatrists, psychologist, and even religion. none of which seemed to work fer me. as i look back i understand today, it was my alcoholism keepin me from usin each of these God given programs to fight my self-will. i remember the religion of my youth tellin...

there are times when i look around and just feel lost, like nothin is goin good fer me. these are the times i must use the principle of faith i learned in step 3. knowin He is there even though i cannot feel Him, or seemingly see His work around me; when these times happen,...

how many times did i get into someone elses life in the past, causin chaos and destruction, this 1st sin they speak of is somethin i did readily. i always thought they NEEDED my superior knowledge. this 2nd sin, interferin in my own spiritual growth, is somethin i must watch out fer today as well....

this classic prayer, the Prayer of St Francis, is one which provides me hope that i can continue to live each paradox in my life. and since ive come into this thing we do, ive been able to, with my HPs grace, experience each. i get to convey em in my life each day i...

i truly feel its really cool that fer the last 18 1/2yrs i get to wake up and read this specific daily reflection, "Thy will, not mine", on a day i used to think everythin belonged to me. i now understand, and know, EVERYTHIN belongs to Him. i just get to be a blessed participant...

this mornins daily reflection says a lot. it is true when i try to fill my days with as much behavioral, emotional, psychological, and spiritual activity as possible, i get a certain satisfaction from these activities. there are times i get busy enjoyin the rewards recovery offers and can try to start my day as...

there are times when i think i can do it all myself. i choose to not give whatever it is to God and keep it, thinkin, "hey man, i got this, here is how." my self-will has stepped in at this point and i am off thinkin my ego and pride can get me through....