Day: September 2, 2003

Reflection for the DayMy addiction is three-fold in that it affects me physically, mentally and spiritually. As a chemically-dependent person, I was totally out of touch not only with myself, but with reality. Day after […]

Thinking thoughts doesn’t make us bad and thinking thoughts doesn’t make them happen.Alien SmithSometimes we get scared by the things we think.  We start to worry that our thoughts may become reality.  We might believe […]

The abundant life appeals to us.  Seldom do we want less money, fewer toys, clothes, or friends.  In general, we want more of everything and still more—particularly of love.  The truth is that the things […]

Worry means we aren't letting God do God's work.If we'll let it, the Third Step of our program will change our lives in a most profound way. This Step asks us to turn our will […]

Believing in a Higher Power changes everything.Faith in a Higher Power doesn't come easily for many people, particularly those for whom the past has been painful. Acting as if there is a God is the […]

Being a good manager doesn't mean managing someone else's life!Some of us sharing these meetings mistakenly thought we were supposed to manage everyone and everything. We managed children and spouses, and when we could, neighbors, […]

I guess all work is leisure time to me.—Violet HensleyThe attitude a person cultivates is solely an individual matter. Money doesn't determine it. We have all known wealthy, resentful people. Health doesn't determine it either. […]