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screenshotsofdespair: dcrainmaker

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:28:22 -0600

dcrainmaker

Where to Draw the Line on Mind-Altering Substances?

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:07 -0600

Where to Draw the Line on Mind-Altering Substances?:

Mouthwash and Sudafed, non-alcoholic beer and caffeine. What’s cool for recovering addicts and alcoholics to eat, drink and take—and what’s not?

leotardsforretards: Day 47- a new meme is born

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:01:13 -0600

leotardsforretards:

Day 47- a new meme is born

msnbc: From The Last Word: Like Social Security in America?...

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:11 -0600

msnbc:

From The Last Word:

Like Social Security in America? Thank Frances Perkins – it was her idea.

(Photo credit: The Last Word)

And now they’re trying to get even, NOW I understand!

What is Courage?

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:01:29 -0600

I found this saying:

C O U R A G E

doesn’t always roar.

Sometimes courage is

the quiet voice at

the end of the day

saying,

“I will try again tomorrow.”

(author unknown)

Today know that you are brave, and that you can do this: “Try Again Tomorrow.” We are with you, and if I can do it, you can do it, too.

ghoulnextdoor: Cheia de graça, Vogue Brasil February...

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:01:20 -0600

ghoulnextdoor:

Cheia de graça, Vogue Brasil February 2013

model: izabel goulart

photographer: giampaolo sgura

stylist: anna dello russo

hair: andrew guida

make-up: jessica nedza (art-dept)

My Friend, Bob

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:01:18 -0600

Last night I accompanied my good friend, Bob (not his real name), to a meeting where they had asked him to speak. Bob recently attained 43 years of sobriety! He didn’t say anything fancy, he just spoke about his experience with the Steps and what happened. Everyone was so gracious! They valued what Bob shared, respected him, and they said so after his speech.

One lady shared that over 4 years ago, she called York Street (our clubhouse) for help and info about AA. Bob picked up the phone and told her everything she needed to know about AA to start out. Bob’s advice had been so helpful, she remains sober 4 years later. I thought that was extraordinary! Bob, of course, doesn’t remember, he’s been on phone duty so many times. But the impact his quiet voice had on her, for her to remember his name for four years? Amazing!

angrywhistler: Markus Linnenbrink

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:01:13 -0600

angrywhistler:

Markus Linnenbrink

More sayings about AA

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:01:24 -0600

Before I came into AA I was dead, but I did not know enough to lie down.

A.A. is a self-help program but you can’t do it by yourself.

AA won’t open the gates of heaven to let you in, but it will open the gates of hell to let you out.

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AA absolutely did open the gates of hell, introduced me to my HP, a spiritual way of life - oh all that and much much more! I have changed my way of thinking and living. That is no small thing.

The desire to drink has been taken away from me. I have reached a neutrality concerning alcohol. It doesn’t scare me, I don’t desire it, it is just there and it’s not for me. I have no resentment towards my friends and family who can drink in front of me. They can drink, it’s ok, they’re not alcoholics. I might shake my head in amusement and wonder when I see them leave booze in the glass without finishing it, I mean c’mon! LOL That’s an alkie for ya.

georgetakei: Microeconomics. ARF ARF!

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:57:26 -0600

georgetakei:

Microeconomics.

ARF ARF!

lizardking90: Always nice reading with a friend. Photographer...

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:01:20 -0600

lizardking90:

Always nice reading with a friend.

Photographer Ellen D. Hartlmeier

Adorable! That owl doesn’t even look real, it looks like out of a Harry Potter movie or something.

International Space Station Commander Chris...

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:31:11 -0600

International Space Station Commander Chris...:

International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield covers David Bowie

Sayings About Alcoholics

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:01:38 -0600

In AA, there are no losers—just slow winners.

Alcoholic (as defined by self): A piece of crap the universe revolves around.

Alcoholic: Someone who refuses to give up a life of failure without a fight.
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The 2nd one is something I didn’t understand at first. I thought I was an awful person, but I was thinking about ME, it was all about ME and how awful I was. So when they began to talk about the ego in meetings, I didn’t realize that they were describing me. When I understood more, I had to laugh at myself! Yet another thing I had in common with “those people.”

The last saying: I was so arrogant that I didn’t want to believe in a power greater than myself. The universe would be in deep trouble if there were nothing more powerful than me. It’s a beautiful day, I think I’ll go for a walk.

An Alanon's Lament

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:41:00 -0600

“Hi it’s me, Jon. Happy Mother’s Day.” My brother comes to me over the miles via text. “I’m well. You?” But he will not answer even the simplest of questions, as it seems it’s always been. (Mister Mysterious, I call him.) “Did you call Mom?” No answer. Then a photograph of him with a white shirt and loose tie, sitting at a desk. This is the image he wants me to see: that of a responsible, working, sober, sane man.

As I wait to see if there will be more, the familiar feeling of dread comes over me - that old knot in the pit of my stomach. I want to ask: HOW ARE YOU? ARE YOU SOBER? ARE YOU TAKING YOUR MEDS?? Are you eating? But I make myself not ask. He has a talent for sucking me in, and I have a talent for taking the bait in this four-decade long unhealthy relationship.

That’s it. He scored a hit and run on me again. Remember to pray. God, please give me strength, God please don’t let me go back to a world with him in it (and feeling guilty for having the thought). God, did You hold his hand while he went through the DTs? God, have You driven him to every hospital in the greater metropolitan area? God, take this feeling from me!

But God is silent. I know: You were there. You are here. You love drunks and madmen. You were with me when I discovered him with all of Mother’s jewelry. You were there when he covered his peephole and windows with aluminum foil. You were there when I couldn’t lift him up off the floor and had to call paramedics. You heard him whisper, “The check is in the mail.”

Please watch over him, God, I give him to you. Detach with love. Detach with love while your head is spinning, and the darkness and panic comes that only Jon can bring. I hate loving him, God. I gotta get to Alanon.

"I also hope you learned something during your visit. If you want to do better with black voters, we..."

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:01:20 -0600

““I also hope you learned something during your visit. If you want to do better with black voters, we don’t need you to explain our history–we need you to make an argument for why your policies are better for our futures.””

- MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry in her “Open Letter” to Sen. Rand Paul. (via msnbc)

HP

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:01:18 -0600

Like many of us, I came to AA without a Higher Power and a grudge against religion. The wisdom of the rooms and the Big Book taught me I didn’t have to be religious. A beginning was all that was needed for this newcomer. I once attended a meeting a retired Catholic priest attended. One day he said that we might find this strange, but he gained a personal relationship with God that he hadn’t had in the priesthood all those years! I figured if he could experience this in AA, I stood a chance. The barest beginning would lead me to new experiences, a new way of life, freedom from alcohol - and a relationship with my Higher Power. It works!

assorted-goodness: Neil deGrasse Tyson -...

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:01:12 -0600

assorted-goodness:

Neil deGrasse Tyson - by Characterundefined

Artist: Tumblr || DeviantART || Twitter

How can anyone RESIST this man?! He explains the universe. And he’s kind-hearted. Just love him!

Spiritual Experience

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:01:18 -0600

The distinguished American psychologist, William James, in his book “Varieties of Religious Experience,” indicates a multitude of ways in which men have discovered God. We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired. If what we have learned and felt and seen means anything at all, it means that all of us, whatever our race, creed, or color are the children of a living Creator with whom we may form a relationship upon simple and understandable terms as soon as we are willing and honest enough to try. Those having religious affiliations will find here nothing disturbing to their beliefs or ceremonies. There is no friction among us over such matters.

Big Book page 28

angrywhistler: Drew Young

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:01:20 -0600

angrywhistler:

Drew Young

20 Questions to Find Out if You're an Alcoholic

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:01:25 -0600

1. Do you lose time from work due to drinking?
YES _x_ NO __

2. Is drinking making your home life unhappy?
YES _x_ NO __

3. Do you drink because you are shy with other people?
YES __ NO _x_

4. Is your drinking affecting your reputation?
YES __ NO _x_

5. Have you ever felt remorse after drinking?
YES _x_ NO __

So far, I’ve answered YES to 3 out of the first 5 questions. I’d like to buy a vowel.