For Today -- My arrogance rested on the firm conviction that I was better than those around me. After all, I was a talented writer, wasn’t I? I hadn’t...
Came as a shock to me too when I discovered that the Universe did not revolve around me.. Sniff lol Love and myGgwy Ian S.. An absence of alternatives clears...
Salam Alikom -Hi-my dear .. After reading your message ..I recalled the same thoughts i have heared from many around me in my way in life..this everlasting...
That’s funny LOL From: achangewilldoyougood@yahoogroups.com [mailto:achangewilldoyougood@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ian Stephenson Sent: Monday, November...
Today, I am able to let go of the results. When "stuff" happens in my life that is unexpected, sad or downright annoying, I sometimes find that it is difficult...
Few alcoholics deliberately try to drink themselves into trouble, but trouble seems to be the inevitable consequence of an alcoholic’s drinking. MENTAL...
For Today -- You are going to meet these new friends in your own community. Near you, alcoholics are dying helplessly like people in a sinking ship. If you...
I have asked many Christians, "What is iniquity?" Most say it is sin! I ask them, "Then why does the Bible say iniquity brings forth sin? I found no one...
Thought this was pretty funny... Older Women Are So Reasonable AFTER BEING MARRIED FOR 44 YEARS, I TOOK A CAREFUL LOOK AT MY WIFE ONE DAY AND SAID, "44 YEARS...
.....in case you are, try these! They've closed a road to repair a collapsed sewer-pipe near where I live. The actual road closure is not apparent until you go...
God direct my thinking today so that it be divorced of self pity, dishonesty, self-will, self-seeking and fear. God inspire my thinking, decisions and...
Today, I step out of fear and into faith. FEAR is: False Evidence Appearing Real Time to: Face Everything And Recover I must admit, more and more I find that I...
For Today -- The unique personality which is the real life in me, I can not gain unless I search for the real life, the spiritual quality, in others. I am...
Help is always on the way as long as you don't completely give up... giving up.. is NOT an option. You can do ANYTHING but sometimes our mindset has to be...
WISDOM TO KNOW WHAT TO PRAY FOR I love the Grapevine, and have been a faithful reader for over nine years of sobriety. I especially appreciate the diversity of...
This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use. I can waste it....or use it for good, But what I do today is important, Because I am...
Today, I have the ability to relax. It's good to recognize that it doesn't do me any good to try to manipulate outcomes. Good things will happen when the time...
Rabbit Math The teacher asked Johnnie, "Johnnie if I gave you two rabbits and then two more rabbits and then two more rabbits, how many would you have?" ...
For Today -- Certainly no alcoholic, and surely no member of A.A., wants to deprecate material achievement. Nor do we enter into debate with the many who still...
hi, i have studied and observed people and my own life patterns for over 30 years, now 52, m, Teacher of Business Studies, i do recommend you have a precise...
A very interesting story is that of an Arab who wished to visit a friend living in a faraway country. The Arab was very poor - too poor in fact to be able to...
Norman Vincent Peale speaks of the panorama in his book, "Stay Alive All Your Life". He says, "Often people tell me, "I have nothing but trouble; everything...
She comes home and seems upset. Her husband asks her what the matter is. "Ohh it was one of the insured. They had a legitimate claim and were badly injured,...
Lift your hand to wipe your eye. I just can't bare that you should cry. Consider my pain each time you greave. This was not what I meant to leave. Be happy...
8 QUESTIONS TO STAY ON TRACK FROM THE SOBER TIMES NEWSLETTER 1) Who am I recovering for? If it’s for the spouse, job, court, a cause, or friend/associate I...