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Post by caressa on Jun 1, 2011 1:20:59 GMT -5
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At the start of meetings we always ask, 'Is there anybody new or coming back?' We should also ask, 'Is there anybody old and going out?'
Just because someone has been around the rooms for a little while, doesn't mean they can't hurt. It is a one day at a time program and we ALL are only an arms length away from that next one!
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Post by caressa on Jun 2, 2011 2:38:42 GMT -5
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Try to live life without adding to your 8th Step list.
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Post by caressa on Jun 3, 2011 4:53:12 GMT -5
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One way to tell how well you�re practicing the principles in all of your affairs is to notice how you treat people who can be of no service to you.
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Post by caressa on Jun 4, 2011 2:59:16 GMT -5
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You need newcomers to tell you where you came from; old-timers, to tell you where you could go, and a sponsor to tell you where you are at.
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Post by caressa on Jun 5, 2011 1:08:09 GMT -5
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Sponsors: they won't let you, get you.
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Post by caressa on Jun 6, 2011 3:27:11 GMT -5
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If a solution isn't practical, it isn't spiritual.
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Post by caressa on Jun 7, 2011 2:25:00 GMT -5
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You're not responsible for your disease, but you are responsible for your recovery.
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Post by caressa on Jun 8, 2011 1:47:13 GMT -5
First time I have heard of this one!
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Post by caressa on Jun 8, 2011 23:42:47 GMT -5
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Take the First Step, not the Thirst Step
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Post by caressa on Jun 9, 2011 0:09:09 GMT -5
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You can't be fired for on-the-job sobriety.
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Post by caressa on Jun 10, 2011 20:46:11 GMT -5
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Live today as you want to remember your life.
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Post by caressa on Jun 11, 2011 19:00:25 GMT -5
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You must go within or you go without.
I really like this one!
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Post by caressa on Jun 12, 2011 7:52:46 GMT -5
"Walk Softly and Carry a Big Book" - Book
There is no situation so bad that a compulsive action can't make it worse.
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Post by caressa on Jun 14, 2011 0:56:43 GMT -5
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In NA, there are no losers--just slow winners.
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Post by caressa on Jun 14, 2011 1:08:33 GMT -5
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If resentment is not relinquished entirely, it is not relinquished at all.
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Post by caressa on Jun 15, 2011 0:23:17 GMT -5
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If you come here and are done using, you can�t work the program bad enough; if you�re not done using, you can�t work the program good enough.
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Post by caressa on Jun 16, 2011 0:16:08 GMT -5
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A good listener is not only popular everywhere but after awhile he knows something.
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Post by caressa on Jun 17, 2011 5:24:48 GMT -5
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No matter how much sobriety you have, you will never rise above the level of human being.
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Post by caressa on Jun 18, 2011 2:20:44 GMT -5
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Not asking for support is a sign of weakness.
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Post by caressa on Jun 18, 2011 2:21:44 GMT -5
Was really difficult for me, I feared rejection and put downs for not being a 'strong' woman. I should be able to do it myself. Had to change the attitude.
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.