From the monthly archives: November 2009

Active guardians.

On November 29, 2009 By

The basic concept of humility is expressed in the Eleventh Tradition: it allows me to participate completely in the program in such a simple, yet profound, manner; it fulfills my need to be an integral part of a significant whole. Humility brings me closer to the actual spirit of togetherness and oneness, without which I [...]

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Bill W.

On November 28, 2009 By

The roads to recovery are many.

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Bill W.

On November 28, 2009 By

We have good reason to disbelieve those who think spirituality is the way of weakness.

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Bill W.

On November 28, 2009 By

AA is an utter simplicity which encases a complete mystery.

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Atraction, not promotion.

On November 28, 2009 By

While I was drinking I reacted with anger, self-pity and defiance against anyone who wanted to change me. All I wanted then was to be accepted by another human simply as I was and, curiously, that is what I found in AA I became the custodian of this concept of attraction, which is the principle [...]

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The perils of the limelight.

On November 27, 2009 By

It is essential for my personal survival and that of the Fellowship that I not use AA to put myself in the limelight. Anonymity is a way for me to work on my humility. Since pride is one of my most dangerous shortcomings, practicing humility is one of the best ways to overcome it. The [...]

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Bill W.

On November 27, 2009 By

Perhaps the thing that bothers you is the feeling that your case is somehow different and much worse than other peoples.

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Our children.

On November 26, 2009 By

“The alcoholic may find it hard to re-establish friendly relations with his children. In time they will see that he is a new man and in their own way they will let him know it. From that point on, progress will be rapid. Marvelous results often follow such a reunion.”

Reprinted from The Big Book, [...]

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The hazards of publicity.

On November 26, 2009 By

As a recovered alcoholic I must make an effort to put into practice the principles of the AA program, which are founded on honesty, truth and humility. While I was drinking I was constantly trying to be in the limelight. Now that I am conscious of my mistakes and of my former lack of integrity, [...]

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Prayer of Saint Francis.

On November 25, 2009 By

Lord, make me a channel of thy peace;

that where there is hatred, I may bring love;
that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;
that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;
that where there is error, I may bring truth;
that where there is [...]

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