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Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 15, 2009 13:43:39 GMT -5
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Post by caressa on Feb 15, 2009 14:20:58 GMT -5
Ironically, this is my least favorite meditation book. It was not and I am not sure if it is now or not, approved AA literature. They wouldn't sell it from our local AA office. Inter-Group came to a decision to sell it after much debate. It has been a mainstay for many long-term members and I new a guy who had his original copy held together with an elastic band. The book was too religious for me. I prefer 'In God's Care' also published by Hazeldan. I also have a problem with 'Daily Reflections' but that could be my own denial. Shouldn't this be posted in the Daily Recovery Readings.
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Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 15, 2009 15:16:20 GMT -5
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (“AAWS”) does not grant permission to reprint segments of its literature online, with the exception of overseas A.A. General Service Offices. Please do not post material containing AA copyrighted literature. Posts violating copyrights will be removed. You are allowed to link to literature on the AA site as long as you post the following disclaimer with your link: Linked with the permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Here is an example of an acceptable post. Big Book Chapter 3 www.aa.org/bigbookonline/en_BigBook_chapt3.pdfLinked with the permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. And then you can paraphrase. Many of us made countless attempts to quit drinking before we finally admitted we were alcoholics. etc... + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + We are considered non-AA individuals and entities. www.aa.org/lang/en/subpage.cfm?page=94www.aa.org/lang/en/subpage.cfm?page=33+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + |
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Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 15, 2009 15:20:08 GMT -5
Ironically, this is my least favorite meditation book. It was not and I am not sure if it is now or not, approved AA literature. They wouldn't sell it from our local AA office. Inter-Group came to a decision to sell it after much debate. It has been a mainstay for many long-term members and I new a guy who had his original copy held together with an elastic band. The book was too religious for me. I prefer 'In God's Care' also published by Hazeldan. I also have a problem with 'Daily Reflections' but that could be my own denial. Shouldn't this be posted in the Daily Recovery Readings. I don't normally post in AA... This was meant to be an example of "how to post a link" as a topic for discussion, in lieu of a 2000 word artice on the topic.... ~SG~ |
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Post by caressa on Feb 15, 2009 16:17:51 GMT -5
I'm sorry, I am still not understanding. I thought all readings were to be put in the Daily Reading section. Why post a link here when you can post a reading there? Sorry my friend, this isn't computing with me. You have better resources than me I guess. I don't post something I don't have sent to my inbox by a friend or a daily inspiration from an outside source (Higher Awareness and Daily OM) or something that comes to mind from something I have heard at a meeting. It is my understanding these two sources offended others when I posted them before, so I have refrained from posting them here and have been putting them on my sites instead.
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Post by SunnyGirl on Feb 15, 2009 18:13:35 GMT -5
This was meant to be an example of "how to post
a link as a topic for discussion, in lieu of a 2000 word
artice on the topic".... ~SG~
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If you are going to post the entire article it should
be put in the daily readings.....
Less is more.....
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Post by caressa on Feb 18, 2009 14:44:49 GMT -5
I just mentioned this in another column and come here and get affirmation. My life is in God's care. My daily meditation book is called, "In God's Care" by Hazelden. I was just sharing with someone at bridge last night that worry is fear that hasn't said it's prayers. I do not have worry about my operation. I to tend to worry about my son. I still can't seem to let go of him when I hear a siren going when he has said he was coming by or I haven't heard from him for a while. When I find myself doing that, I turn him over and put him in God's hands. My dis-ease has been in his hands for 17 years and I am grateful that He has kept me there and I didn't decide to leave their shelter.
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Post by Cherie on Feb 18, 2009 17:07:50 GMT -5
....gets back to, Let go and Let God
Peace on the journey, SunnyGirl
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Post by caressa on Feb 19, 2009 8:30:36 GMT -5
Don't you just have to love this prayer? I have experienced that spiritual defense it talks about in the reading. It reminds me of how angry I was walking through Hess Village with all its open cafes with people laughing and music playing, and poor little old me having to walk by in the hot sun and not able to sit there and enjoy myself. Suddenly the light went on, you can go there if you want to. You don't have to drink. You can sit there and enjoy the music. So what do I do but have an iced tea (which looks like beer), because if I had a coke everyone will think I am having my usual rye and coke. The insanity of the thinking. After sitting there for a while, couldn't stand the loudness, the brashness of those who were having more, and when I was in the midst of it, it wasn't so attractive any more. My God gave me an option, he saw me through it, I didn't pick up and was able to learn the lesson. He is there when I need Him and even though He doesn't grab me by the scruff of the neck and say "Don't go there!" I hear Him loud and clear. And even if I turn a blind eye or get selective hearing, He brings me back to where I need to be. That is a true blessing.
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Post by caressa on Feb 20, 2009 7:15:37 GMT -5
It has been a frustrating morning. I have been trying to post pictures I had stored in albums in Yahoo and they won't copy here. If sober is soundness of mind, I am afraid my mind was not at peace and serene. I finally turned it over and accepted that they won't post here, so will just have to copy the quote. I believe God will supply my needs. I have faith in that today. I know that I am sober by His Grace and it best if I get out of the way and let Him work through me. Sorry if this seems a bit confusing but the link changes daily and a new topic comes up. I am sorry I didn't start a new post for each day, but it is done now! www.hazelden.org/web/public/thought.view?catId=1901 |
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.