Category: Recovery
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Declaration of Unity
This we owe to A.A.'s future; to place our common welfare first; to keep our Fellowship united. For on A.A. unity depend our lives, and the lives of those to come.
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Coping with the Holiday Season
A Time of Stress… or a Time of Peace?You get to choose!Twelve ideas for coping with stress and staying sober:Be grateful for what you have. Life is not perfect. Lower your expectations.Most of us don't need more "stuff" but most of us could use more serenity.Make a holiday budget and stick to it. Keeping the…
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Everything's going to be OK
You know, he almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road. But even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her. Even with the smile…
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Senility Prayer
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,The good fortune to run into the ones I do,And the eyesight to tell the difference.
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Gratitude
The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.A lawn…
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Heaven's Grocery Store
I was walking down life's hightway, a long time ago.One day I say a sign that read, "Heaven's Grocery Store."As I got a little closer, the door came open wide.And when I came to myself, I was standing there inside.I saw a host of angels who were standing everywhere.One handed me a basket and said,…
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How did Michael make it?
Michael is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"He was a natural motivater. If an employee was having a…