One where I am accepted and loved as I am. No demands to be better, give more, accept more, make more amends, or do with out more for another. One where I...
How many times have we seen lists of questions that will allow you to diagnose your own alcoholism? Ten, twenty, fifty question each? Starting at paragraph 1...
In paragraph 2, we find another reference to the spiritual structure we are building: "It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone...
While I appreciate Appendix II and find it of immense value, I can't help but wonder if the "watering down" of AA began in the second printing of the first...
Thanks Bill. Or "Do I even have the CAPACITY to believe?" Peace, Danny S ... cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built." ... ...
"The Only Requirement For Membership Is A Desire Not To Drink". That really sticks in your craw, doesn't it, Danny? LOLOLOL!!!!!! Seriously, it SHOULD stick in...
Good afternoon fellow "Trudgers". Sorry this didn't get out earlier, but we have a whole wekend to discuss it. We are onto Chapter 5 - How It Works (Not "how...
Hi Everyone, Have I missed it, or hasn't there been a Post #16 today. I have a thought about the kid and the UPS truck. Boundaries should be respected, but...
Hi Bill... just my two cents worth...(the Australian dollar is up on the exchange grin) spirituality is as individual as the person. Now if we were all...
I am soooooooo sorry, you guys. I've had nothing but computer trouble all day long. I'm back up and running again, though. Thanks, Danny, for picking up the...
"Our stories disclose in a general way what we used to be like, what happened, and what we are like now" What I use to be like...was a sick and twisted loser....
I usually get those little flashes along the way like Chris does. I have a couple of times, recently, had a big bold one. One of my biggies was on a plane...
Hey Karen... I think the PC dropped the ball not you! Chris L in Oz ... From: Karen To: BBS_Open_Discussion@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 8:18...
Oh I'm greedy Trish... I would have wanted the Polar Bears too!!!! Mind you I would love to see that part of the world... it must look spectacular. Chris L...
Danny, my rigorous honesty is that I have come to feel that "God" is just like everyone else in my life, all to willing to make demands and use guilt to...
All I will say Ron, is I would FIRE! that god of yours and get me a new one. The guy you have now sucks! Beyond that, you're way out of my league my friend,...
Hi All, It feels like for such a long time I rode my horse hard, the tighter I held on to those reins, the harder I focused the more distressed my horse...
"I think the kind of service that really counts is giving of yourself, and that almost invariably requires effort and time. It isn't a matter of just putting a...
Dave, I love the piece about the horse. My nextdoor neighbor takes care of 13 horses. Sometimes, I go to the barn to help her. I love it there. The horses...
Just a few reflections about this chapter. Rigorous honesty is one of those tiny "phraselets" in our literature which, when removed from its context, can take...
whenever i heard/read that i always was of the opinion that they thought there was an easier,softer way than putting effort into doing the steps. working the...
whenever i heard/read that i always was of the opinion that they thought there was an easier,softer way than putting effort into doing the steps.>> Chris They...
"Our stories disclose in a general way what we used to be like, what happened, and what we are like now" For the most part I hear little more than 'attendees'...