By Fran Dancing Feather Many indigenous peoples around the world believe that we can help each other heal from any affliction of the body, mind or spirit by using prayers, natural medicines from the earth and other components of ceremony. These beliefs for many of us, are older than any of us can remember. Anyone [...]
Continue Reading...by Heidi There’s something about flat-out that screams for attention, doesn’t it? One might think I took that position on the floor of the club to get God’s attention. Not so. I already had His attention! In reality, the problem was: He didn’t have mine. In retrospect, I don’t remember ever saying to myself; I [...]
Continue Reading...By Heidi Are you ready for Step 3? It’s easy to find out. Assuming that we believe that we are alcoholic and can’t manage our own lives, we’re through with Step 1. Furthermore, if we’ve come to believe that no human power could relieve us of our alcoholism and that God can and will, and [...]
Continue Reading...by Heidi @ The Good Life What Bill Wilson originally penned and what ended up coming off the presses as the text-book for AA does differ, slightly. Sometimes editing changes are insignificant; sometimes they change the tone and blur the passion, if not the intent, of the author. You may have read the following sentence [...]
Continue Reading...I get into a car accident. My car is totaled, my day is ruined, and my insurance premium is going up. I am upset at myself, I’m angry at the world, and I’m not on speaking terms with God for a while. Then they line up, the friends who want to cheer me up, the [...]
Continue Reading...From Alcoholics Anonymous pp 85-87 When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves, which should be discussed with another person at once? Were we kind and loving toward all? What could we have done better? [...]
Continue Reading...by Heidi I’m fascinated by how the Steps change lives, mine included. I’m so glad all 12 Steps are recited at the beginning of most AA meetings. I’ve experienced some meetings without them and to me, it feels oddly disconcerting; like standing at the edge of the water on the beach and feeling the sand [...]
Continue Reading...By Chana Weisberg A well-known saying asserts that in foxholes there are no atheists. When we’re in a position of pain, danger or need, something within us awakens and reignites a deep connection to our Source. And somehow, with this connection, we find strength we never knew we had and the ability to move forward. [...]
Continue Reading...If God really wants us to do His will, it’s natural for us to wonder why He doesn’t make it easier for us. If He expects us to have impeccable standards, why doesn’t he remove all temptation from our path? If He wants us to stick to our values, why doesn’t He protect us from [...]
Continue Reading...By Les I BELIEVE ANGELS ARE AMONG US…. Hello, my name is Les, and I am an Alcoholic. I believe Angels are among us, and if you are anything like me, you may not be able to recognize one at the time. For those that do not know me, I am a Truck Driver, and [...]
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