At first, the remedy for my personal difficulties seemed so obvious that I could not imagine any alcoholic turning the proposition down were it properly presented to him. Believing so firmly that Christ can do anything, I had the unconscious conceit to suppose that He would do everything through me—right then and in the mannerContinue reading “No Personal Power – As Bill Sees It #114”
Category Archives: Meditation
Carl Jung Quotes Of Recovery & Self-Discovery By Saniya Khan
AA Co-Founder Bill Wilson wrote to Carl Jung in 1961 to express his “great appreciation” for his efforts and their formative impacts on the fellowship. The AA medallion uses the Shakespeare quote ‘TO THINE OWN SELF BE TRUE’. This article explores some of the powerful quotes from Carl Jung to aid us in the ‘limitless expansion’Continue reading “Carl Jung Quotes Of Recovery & Self-Discovery By Saniya Khan”
What Lesson Is Hiding In My Problem – The Language of Letting Go May 9th By Melody Beattie
Life is a Gentle Teacher. She wants to help us learn. The lessons she wants to teach us are the ones we need to learn. Some say they are the lessons we chose to learn before we were born. Others say they are the lessons that were chosen for us. It’s frustrating to be inContinue reading “What Lesson Is Hiding In My Problem – The Language of Letting Go May 9th By Melody Beattie”
Acceptance Of What Is – Replacing Judgement & Fear With Curiousity, Reverance & Trust – Doing The Work of Bryon Katie
Byron Katie Byron Katie faced severe struggles with depression, anger, and addiction for much of her life. By her thirties, she became isolated and suicidal, spending years dealing with agoraphobia, confined to her bedroom. Her turning point came in 1986 when, during a stay at a halfway house, she experienced a profound awakening. Upon wakingContinue reading “Acceptance Of What Is – Replacing Judgement & Fear With Curiousity, Reverance & Trust – Doing The Work of Bryon Katie”
Where Will Power Comes In – Grapevine Article May 1962 By Bill W
The following is Bill’s answer to a letter asking about the role of will power in staying sober. This article is also included in the book of Bill’s letters entitled “Language Of The Heart” There has always been a lot of confusion about this matter of exerting the will. When the Twelve Steps say “WeContinue reading “Where Will Power Comes In – Grapevine Article May 1962 By Bill W”
One Man’s Deep Dive Into The Principles Of Each Step By Herb K.
PRINCIPLES: Foundational TRUTHS: core VALUES which regulate moral behavior; guidelines and guardrails:
The Mysterious Source Of Love & Awareness – Tracy Cochran Reflection December 4th
As some of you may know, Wayne S.’s meditation teacher, Tracy Cochran, is also an author who has published an excellent book entitled ‘Presence: The Art of Being at Home in Yourself’. We used an extract of her book in the post ‘How Meditation Can Move Us From Conscious Separation To Conscious Connection’. Wayne passedContinue reading “The Mysterious Source Of Love & Awareness – Tracy Cochran Reflection December 4th”
What Are The Principles We’re Supposed To Practice? – Practice These Principles By Ray A.
I found this article very helpful in exploring this question of what are the principles that the 12th step suggests we need to practice in all our affairs. There are many versions of different answers to this question that you can find with a google search. For me , I found Ray A’s approach moreContinue reading “What Are The Principles We’re Supposed To Practice? – Practice These Principles By Ray A.”
Conscience And Step Ten – Spiritual Principle A Day October 24th
“We need to stay in tune with the voice of our conscience and listen to what it’s telling us. When we get a nagging feeling that something isn’t quite right, we should pay attention to it.” It Works, Step Ten Our days of justifying our own bad behavior are mostly behind us. Sure, we stillContinue reading “Conscience And Step Ten – Spiritual Principle A Day October 24th”
Live Your Wounds & Befriend Your Pain – Henri Nouwen Daily Meditation October 9th, 10th
I love these two short daily meditations from Henri Nouwen. I see so much of what drives my addiction as an unhealthy response and relationship to pain. I have been a pain killer and am now learning, with the help of a Higher Power and my A.A. community, to be a pain healer. That transformingContinue reading “Live Your Wounds & Befriend Your Pain – Henri Nouwen Daily Meditation October 9th, 10th”