A recovery thought

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When alcoholics put alcohol in their bodies, they can no longer predict what they are going to do or how much they will drink.

 

When all else fails, try following directions in the Big Book.

 

TEN A.A.’S

Ten alcoholics, all in a line,

One got to thinking

Then there were nine.

Nine alcoholics, one said, "Wait!"

"A near beer can’t hurt!"

Then there were eight.

Eight alcoholics, looking up to heaven.

One cut out meetings

Then there were seven.

Seven alcoholics, doing service for kicks.

One started grumbling

Then there were six.

Six alcoholics, glad to be alive.

till one smoked pot

Then there were five.

Five alcoholics, greeters at the door

One played the Big Shot

Then there were four.

Four alcoholics, for fun and for free.

Ones case was "different"

Then there were three.

Three alcoholics, knowing what to do.

One rewrote the Big Book

Then there were two.

Two alcoholics, having some fun.

One started lying (or never stopped)

Then there was one.

One alcoholic, talking to HP

"If only one is sober

I’m glad that it’s me!"

Source unknown

Just after I got married, I was invited out for a night with "the boys." I told the missus that I would be home by midnight, promise! Well, the yarns were being spun and the grog was going down easy, and at around 3am full as a boot, I went home. Just as I got in the door, the cuckoo clock started, and cuckooed 3 times. Quickly I realized she’d probably wake up, so I cuckooed another 9 times. I was really proud of myself, having the quick wittedness, even when smashed, to escape a possible conflict. Next morning the missus asked me what time I got in and I told her 12 o’clock. Whew! Got away with that 1! She then told me that we needed a new cuckoo clock. When I asked her why she said "Well, it cuckooed 3 times, said ‘dang it,’ cuckooed another 4 times, farted, cuckooed another 3 times, cleared its throat, and cuckooed twice and giggled."

     A.S.A.P.
Always Say A Prayer

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When all other measures fail, work with another alcoholic will save the day.

 

When an A.A. service is the most inconvenient is when the greatest rewards are received.

 

TEN OTHER COMMANDMENTS

1) Thou shall not worry needlessly over mistakes. You aren't unworthy or incapable just because you made some mistakes. Remember that mistakes are necessary for growth.

2) Thou shall not control things. Your way is not always the best way. Remain open-minded, and don't worry if things don't go as expected.

3) Thou shall not blame others. Don't make others responsible for your happiness. You are in control of your happiness, and you can choose to make the day a positive one.

4) Thou shall not worry needlessly. Try not to fret about the things you can't change or have no control over. Have faith that storms never last long and tomorrow will be brighter.

5) Thou shall never surrender. You must try to climb that hill even when it seems too steep. No matter how difficult the task seems, it's better to try than to wonder if you could have succeeded.

6) Thou shall grow. Never think that you have to stay where you are in life. Every new day offers an opportunity for change.

7) Thou shall not judge others harshly. Try to accept other people for who they are. Just because someone is different from you, doesn't mean they are inferior. Everyone was created in God's image.

8) Thou shall not fret over other's opinions. Not everyone will like you, and some people will criticize you, but you must not feel unworthy. You need no one's approval to be you.

9) Thou shall not doubt your ability. You should always have faith in yourself. Refuse to give the negative voice in your head an audience.

10) Thou shall not fix the world. It's good to help others, but remember that you can't fix everyone's problems.

Bobette Bryan

 

Late at night, a drunk was on his knees beneath a street-light, evidently looking for something. A passer-by, being a good Samaritan, offered to help. "What is it you have lost?" he asked. "My watch," replied the drunk. "It fell off when I tripped over the pavement." The passer-by joined in the search but after a 1/4 of an hour, there was still no sign of the watch.” Where exactly did you trip?" asked the passer-by. "About half a block up the street," replied the drunk. "Then why are you looking for your watch here if you lost it half a block up the, street?" The drunk said: "Because the light’s a lot better here."

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When an alcoholic applies the 12 Steps of our recovery Program to his personal life, his disintegration stops and his unification begins.

 

When applying a Tradition to a given situation, as many as possible should be considered and applied, if we only cite one, there’s a good change we’re violating another.

 

 

BEDEVILMENTS REPLACED BY THE PROMISES

 

   THE BEDEVILMENTS (page 52)        THE PROMISES (page 83)

We were having trouble with personal relationships.	We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away.
We couldn’t control our motional natures.	We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace.
We were a prey to misery and depression.	Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
We couldn’t make a living.	We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us.
We had a feeling of uselessness.	That feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear.
We were full of fear.	Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us.
We were unhappy.	We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.
We couldn’t seem to be of real help to other people.	No matter how far down the scale we have gone, we will see how our experience can benefit others. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it.
And, most of all...	We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.

 

Source unknown

Liquor was the only thing this couple had in common. Sober, they agreed on nothing and went for each other’s throats at the least provocation. After an especially bitter fight, the wife went out walking on the beach, found an old glass bottle that had been washed up on the shore, opened it, and released a genie who said he would grant her any wish in the world. “Just remember,” the genie warned her, “that whatever you get, your husband gets double.” She thought, Rats. If I ask for a million bucks, he’ll get 2. If I want a diamond, his will be twice as big! Finally she got it, “Okay, Genie,” she said, “scare me 1/2 to death.”