Celebrating 50 years of sobriety, she took down her book and marveled at the marks she made that mattered most It was my 50th AA anniversary month and time for a good annual house cleaning. So I got down my original Big Book, a sixth printing of the Second edition, to reminisce. I was struckContinue reading “Black & Blue & Yellow – Grapevine Article April 2024 By Judith M.”
Category Archives: Step 12
Losing Financial Fears – As Bill Sees It #75
When a job still looked like a mere means of getting money rather than an opportunity for service, when the acquisition of money for financial independence looked more important than a right dependence upon God, we were the victims of unreasonable fears. And these were fears which would make a serene and useful existence, atContinue reading “Losing Financial Fears – As Bill Sees It #75”
Most Spiritual Experiences Are Gradual – Grapevine Article March 1954 By Dr. Harry Tiebout
In this article Dr. Tiebout continues his observations on “the fundamental phenomena which go on when an alcoholic responds favorably to Alcoholics Anonymous.” The article describes how the influences which most AAs recognize as spiritual “should release the positive potential which resides in the unconscious.” Dr. Harry M. Tiebout was a psychiatrist and an earlyContinue reading “Most Spiritual Experiences Are Gradual – Grapevine Article March 1954 By Dr. Harry Tiebout”
I Can’t Get The Spiritual Angle … Grapevine Article July 1954 By R.L.G.
HOW many times have we heard the above statement uttered by a, member in AA? I refer to old as well as new members. I am an alcoholic, twenty-eight years of age, a member of the U.S. Navy, and have been practicing (not perfecting) the suggested Twelve Steps of the AA program for nine months.Continue reading “I Can’t Get The Spiritual Angle … Grapevine Article July 1954 By R.L.G.”
The New Year – The Language Of Letting Go – January 1st
Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the year to come. Goals give us direction. They put a powerful force into play on aContinue reading “The New Year – The Language Of Letting Go – January 1st”
Love – Grapevine Article September 1988 By C.C.
The longer he stays sober, the more he learns the value of passing on that inner glow I really never knew what true love was until I began my recovery in AA. My schooling in that emotion began early and led me to the conclusion that love is what creates in the attitude of aContinue reading “Love – Grapevine Article September 1988 By C.C.”
The Gift Of Time – Grapevine Article June 1991 By J.J.
One alcoholic sharing his or her experience, strength, and hope with another is the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous. This month, six more AAs share their thoughts on this topic, so vital to AA’s future. I was sober about eight months when Charlie began to call. I met him at a young people’s conference. (What wasContinue reading “The Gift Of Time – Grapevine Article June 1991 By J.J.”
The Shape Of Things To Come – Grapevine Article February 1961 By Bill W.
AA’s FIRST quarter-century is now history. Our next twenty-five years lie in prospect before us. How, then, can we make the most of this new grant of time? Perhaps our very first realization should be that we can’t stand still. Now that our basic principles seem established, now that our functioning is fairly effective andContinue reading “The Shape Of Things To Come – Grapevine Article February 1961 By Bill W.”
When And How To Give – As Bill Sees It #239
Men who cry for money and shelter as a condition of their sobriety are on the wrong track. Yet we sometimes do provide a new prospect with these very things–when it becomes clear that he is willing to place his recovery first. It is not whether we shall give that is the question, but whenContinue reading “When And How To Give – As Bill Sees It #239”
Boredom/Depression & Relapse – Problem & Solution Mashup Of Two Grapevine Articles
Boredom, depression, restlessness, feeling stuck are all realities that we will face if we are to live sober. These two short Grapevine articles below help us define more clearly the problem and then to begin to explore effective ways to respond to these uncomfortable feelings. These articles are good reminders of what the Big BookContinue reading “Boredom/Depression & Relapse – Problem & Solution Mashup Of Two Grapevine Articles”