Day: August 3, 2000
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Sanskrit Proverb
Look to this day,For it is life,The very life of life.In its brief course lie allThe realities and verities of existence,The bliss of growth,The splendor of action,The glory of power — For yesterday is by a dream,And tomorrow is only a vision,But today, well lived,Makes every yesterday a dream of happinessAnd every tomorrow a vision…
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Putting it in order
One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high powered overachievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz."Then he pulled out a one-gallon, wide mouth…
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Promises of Sobriety
If we are painstaking about this phase [Step Nine] of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and…
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Principles of the Twelve Steps
Honesty, acceptance, surrender Hope Faith Courage Integrity Willingness Humility Justice & Brotherly Love Self-discipline & good judgement Perseverance & open mindedness Awareness Service
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Preamble
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fee for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting…
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Mrs. Thompson
There is a story many years ago of an elementary teacher. Her name was Mrs. Thompson. And as she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the very first day of school, she told the children a lie. Like most teachers, she looked at her students and said that she loved them all…