March-1 topics

From Pancake Marathon:

So it's in that we have the power, yes we have to use it in away to add to the value of all, For that is what Tradition 5 is all about: So within that we see that we have to find a sense of balance and in that balance we are able to see that it works to manifest it ( manifestation is just another way of saying living) and so we can bother ourselves down by how we complicated willing to bulk as to try to find an easier soft away; simply to say this is a simple program for complicated people in and of itself.

acronyms and slogans

doing it sober is something that we never really got to do before, as we are always wanting to Cultivate an attitude of gratitude but we are so willing to not qtip to the point that we look past the wisdom that we Just for Today and that within that we get to Live and Let Live so we can, in that moment Live life on life's terms seeing that the hope that we have is from god; Misery is optional for we know that we are the best, at getting others to join within that: Misery loves company, as well if we as we can seem to do associate ourselves with this Progressive disease that we have, than with in that we are misery; I simply to say we are not as we are upon Recovery is a journey ...not a destination (for it is us that is the destination); for maybe that is the power of Take what you need and leave the rest so we can stay in the herd to always be able to stay teachable as it is the simple fact That the Universe gets smarter so ultimately we become more ignorant with their own Prison ( as mental or physical can be a prison but your attitude sets you free).

Daily Reflections: IT WORKS

It works -- it really does. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 88
When I got sober I initially had faith only in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Desperation and fear kept me sober (and maybe a caring and/or tough sponsor helped!). Faith in a Higher Power came much later. This faith came slowly at first, after I began listening to others share at meetings about their experiences -- experiences that I had never faced sober, but that they were facing with strength from a Higher Power. Out of their sharing came hope that I too would -- and could -- "get" a Higher Power. In time, I learned that a Higher Power -- a faith that works under all conditions -- is possible. Today this faith, plus the honesty, openmindedness and willingness to work the Steps of the program, gives me the serenity that I seek. It works -- it really does.

NA Just For Today: Anxiety Attack?

"[The] Power that brought us to this program is still with us and will continue to guide us if we allow it." Basic Text, p. 26
Ever had a panic attack? Everywhere we turn, life's demands overwhelm us. We're paralyzed, and we don't know what to do about it. How do we break an anxiety attack?
First, we stop. We can't deal with everything at once, so we stop for a moment to let things settle. Then we take a "spot inventory" of the things that are bothering us. We examine each item, asking ourselves this question: "How important is it, really?" In most cases, we'll find that most of our fears and concerns don't need our immediate attention. We can put those aside, and focus on the issues that really need to be resolved right away. Then we stop again and ask ourselves, "Who's in control here, anyway?" This helps remind us that our Higher Power is in control.
We seek our Higher Power's will for the situation, whatever it is. We can do this in any number of ways: through prayer, talks with our sponsor or NA friends, or by attending a meeting and asking others to share their experience. When our Higher Power's will becomes clear to us, we pray for the ability to carry it out. Finally, we take action.
Anxiety attacks need not paralyze us. We can utilize the resources of the NA program to deal with anything that comes our way.

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