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spaulding19722...@yahoo.com (Gordon Spaulding) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:22:51 UT

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Re: Check-In .. Monday 11/23

wisdom.vic...@yahoo.com (Vickie Wisdom) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:37 UT

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

emmma...@yahoo.com (Elyse Myers) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:36:43 UT

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

wisdom.vic...@yahoo.com (Vickie Wisdom) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:08:29 UT

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

Re: Check-In .. Monday 11/23

wood...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:05:27 UT

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

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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

gccmari...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:33 UT

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

wood...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:49:06 UT

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

gccmari...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:46:18 UT

Anti-viral tea or a comforting drink

gccmari...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:36:52 UT

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

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Re: Being Honest

gccmari...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:22:21 UT

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

gccmari...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:13:07 UT

It is all about attitude..Marilyn

Re: hopi ceremonialism

gccmari...@aol.com — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:08:40 UT

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

THE DAILY REPRIEVE

wisdom.vic...@yahoo.com (Vickie Wisdom) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:48:15 UT

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

PRAISE GOD

“His sanity returned and he
thanked God.” Alcoholics
Anonymous, page 154-155

“I am God, your God! …Giving thanks is a sacrifice
that truly honors me.” Psalm 50:7 &

Re: Being Honest

yandow9...@yahoo.com (Yolanda Yandow) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:57 UT

Sometimes I think an individual may not be able to be honest with themselves much less anyone else. This might indicate that they are still sick and suffering. So, maybe we must have compassion for them while they are sick and suffering. Maybe we who are healthier can lead by example and at the same time not be too hard on them while they are struggling to get healthier. After all, we were all just like that when we were active in our addiction and new to the recovery process. I think the program say we are all right where we are supposed to be and acceptance is our responsibility if we want to remain in a place of serenity. I personally have a responsibility to work on me and that relieves me of the bondage of trying to fix anyone else. I think if I get healthier people might be attracted to me and may seek to find out how I got healthier. Hence the programs amble of attraction rather than promotion. Hope this is helpful. I definitely needed to hear

Re: Being Honest

emmma...@yahoo.com (Elyse Myers) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:31:35 UT

Hi Darrel

I think that sometimes, some people do not want to hear the truth ...

that sucks

Emm

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Hello all,
I'm Darrel and I don't drink anymore.

Being Honest is cool, I find by being honest I don't have to remember all the different lies I told to all the different people..... no more fear, Guilt, or shame. What a concept?