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[Weekly Quote] Don't forget that the world record is 24 hours.

2009-11-24T04:50:22Z

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!

November 23, 2009
Quote of the Week

"Don't forget that the world record is 24 hours."

I remember when I was new watching people take cakes for 5 years, 7 years and more, and thinking that they had something I didn't - the ability to stay sober. When I shared about this, I was told that we all have the same amount of time - today. As I kept going to meetings, I started to see people with long term recovery go out and learned how important it was to value and concentrate on today.

Re: Get

2009-11-24T04:21:19Z

Darrell,
I would also add that by thinking good positive thoughts about yourself,
others and life in general; you will find even more positive things in
yourself, others and in the world. Do not rent space to negativity in your
brain. : ) Marilyn

Get

2009-11-23T22:22:43Z

I'm Darrel
I don't drink any more.

I found that, today by, giving good I get good. that's why i am in total control of my life,

Fw: FW: Fw: I'm in the 7% I LOVED THIS!!!

2009-11-23T19:22:51Z

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Re: Check-In .. Monday 11/23

2009-11-23T16:04:37Z

Have a terrific vacation, Marilyn! Happy Thanksgiving!

Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!

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I envy you being able to catch a Broadway show. I love
your attitude of gratitude. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Re: Being Honest

2009-11-23T15:36:43Z

I love that poem ... thanks!

Emm

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This topic reminds me of a prayer out of "The 12 Step Prayer Book" -- To Be Honest

Higher Power, help me to be honest with myself. It is so easy to alibi, to make excuses for my shortcomings. It is so easy to blame others and circumstances as a child does. Help me to see myself honestly; a human being who needs You this day and every day. Help me to surrender my weak will to Your strength.

Re: Being Honest

2009-11-23T14:08:29Z

This topic reminds me of a prayer out of "The 12 Step Prayer Book" -- To Be Honest

Re: Check-In .. Monday 11/23

2009-11-23T14:05:27Z

Have a safe trip and a Thanksgiving full of gratitude :)

-----Original Message-----
To: 12-step-recovery@googlegroups. com
Sent: Mon, Nov 23, 2009 9:01 am

I envy you being able to catch a Broadway show. I love your attitude of gratitude. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

I need to pack. I am leaving tomorrow for a trip to ALBUQUERQUE where my son and his family (and my ex) live. I have to layer and put socks under my sandals. I do not really have a winter wardrobe. It will be in the 80's here today. My body will be in for a major shock (temp. altitude and humidity). I am excited! Talk with you in a week. Marilyn

Re: Check-In .. Monday 11/23

2009-11-23T14:01:33Z

I envy you being able to catch a Broadway show. I love your attitude of
gratitude. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Check-In .. Monday 11/23

2009-11-23T13:49:06Z

This weekend my "regular" meeting schedule was changed for two very good reasons. On Saturday my wife and I were in NYC to celebrate our wedding anniversary - Bye Bye Birdie was awesome on Broadway and brunch at Bryant Park was delicious. In the morning before we went to eat and go to the show we hit a meeting down on 21st Street along the East Side of Manhattan. It was the group's monthly celebration speaker / discussion meeting. As always, it was inspiring to see another A.A. meeting - appreciating the minor differences from how a meeting is run in "my" area while also recognizing the similarities which keep our Fellowship united. Then on Sunday we went to the northern New Jersey area Intergroup Gratitude Brunch - good food, good sobriety - a good opportunity to feel "part of" something wonderful in sobriety!

Fwd: Fw: HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2009-11-23T13:46:18Z

Anti-viral tea or a comforting drink

2009-11-23T13:36:52Z

I like ginger and cider...worth a try..Marilyn

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Re: Being Honest

2009-11-23T13:22:21Z

I believe you are both correct. An example of someone living happy,
joyous and free is the best sermon. It is also so true that a pattern of
denial, dishonesty, along with feelings of anger, resentment, and hopelessness
become a way of thinking. What I like to teach is that "willingness" to try

Fwd: Today's Gift - 11/23/2009

2009-11-23T13:13:07Z

It is all about attitude..Marilyn

Re: hopi ceremonialism

2009-11-23T13:08:40Z

Jeremy,
You are correct, people give meaning and value to ceremonies and symbols.
Words mean something only if they are believed and valued by the speaker
and the listener. The same is true for rituals and symbols. I believe they
are given deeper meaning by the Holy Spirit if first we have the right