In the Doctor’s Opinion in the Big Book, we have the phrase ‘restless, irritable and discontent’. This article takes us from just a discussion about alcoholism to a much broader discussion of addiction and our response to this human condition of restless, irritable and discontent. The point here is not to violate our singleness ofContinue reading “The Frequency Of Addiction – Recovery 2.0 By Tommy Rosen”
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It’s What We Do – Grapevine Article May 2024 By Alex M
What all does AA give us? A member in Kentucky attempts to answer A newcomer recently asked me what AA taught me. I thought, how on earth can I possibly summarize my time in the Fellowship? First off, it taught me how to be a decent person and how to live a life inconceivablyContinue reading “It’s What We Do – Grapevine Article May 2024 By Alex M”
Changing The Way We See In Our 4th Step – Practice These Principles Ray A.
“We swing from blaming others and getting angry, to blaming ourselves and getting depressed. In either case, we weren’t seeing straight” For us alcoholics, changing the way we see is changing the way we are in every significant aspect of our being: morally, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Our goal is to be better, not justContinue reading “Changing The Way We See In Our 4th Step – Practice These Principles Ray A.”
He Kept The Faith – Grapevine Article November 1954 By Bill W
IN MEMORIAM BILL D., AA Number Three, died in Akron Friday night, September 17th, 1954. That is, people say he died, but he really didn’t. His spirit and works are today alive in the hearts of uncounted AAs and who can doubt that Bill already dwells in one of those many Mansions in the GreatContinue reading “He Kept The Faith – Grapevine Article November 1954 By Bill W”
Trust – Grapevine Article by Art H.
Having lost faith in everything, he needed a starting-over point You might say I had trust issues when I came into AA. Early in my life, I was kind of a normal kid. I got through grade school all right with mediocre grades, but I had a pretty nice time. After grade school is whenContinue reading “Trust – Grapevine Article by Art H.”
Unsuspected Inner Resource – How Modern Therapy Is Discovering What Is Innate And Healing Within Us by Bruce M.
How can we access the unsuspected inner resource within us as we experience conflicts with those about us and within us As we explore the perhaps many parts within us that comprise the Dr. Jekyll of us attempting to manage better (i.e. parts like our Inner Critic, Striver, People Pleaser, Know-It-All) and the Mr. HydeContinue reading “Unsuspected Inner Resource – How Modern Therapy Is Discovering What Is Innate And Healing Within Us by Bruce M.”
GUGOGS Meditation Survey Results
Thank you for participating in the GUGOGS meditation survey. Below are the results of this survey which will be shared in the Group Conscience Meeting for GUGOGS to be held today, Friday March 31st. The subcommittee that is focused on making recommendations for improvements will now be able to use your inputs in their upcomingContinue reading “GUGOGS Meditation Survey Results”
Little Surrenders – Grapevine Article August 1982 by D.J.
Through the Seventh Step he realized that we “carry our worlds within ourselves ABOUT TWO years ago, I made a fortuitous discovery while experiencing a disturbing episode during my recovery. As a result, the Seventh Step became my tool for everyday coping and living. The emotional impact of this happening was like that of findingContinue reading “Little Surrenders – Grapevine Article August 1982 by D.J.”
The Bedevilments – Big Book p.52-53
We had to ask ourselves why we shouldn’t apply to our human problems this same readiness to change our point of view. We were having trouble with personal relationships, we couldn’t control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery and depression, we couldn’t make a living, we had a feeling of uselessness, weContinue reading “The Bedevilments – Big Book p.52-53”
Pitfalls In Early Sobriety – Grapevine Article March 2014 by Todd H.
A member with 120 days describes some of the things that proved difficult I am fond of saying, “Life does not stop while you’re recovering.” For me that saying applies to both failures and successes. Just because you decide to get sober does not make you immune to life’s challenges. Life is an endless seaContinue reading “Pitfalls In Early Sobriety – Grapevine Article March 2014 by Todd H.”
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