If you’re struggling with addiction or are looking for a way out, please reach out and contact me. I want to share my story, because it may be the one you need today. Instead having experienced these hardships makes us appreciate our own life experiences just a little bit more now when things seem easier for me because at least whatever happened didn’t kill my spirit like other peoples’ did (even though many don’t survive long enough). Imagine, if you can, one alcoholic judging another -THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. Some have much deeper scars than others do or had worse lives before they found A.A., which doesn’t make them any less worthy of love – Hassanein OM see Mawad NM atrice de tatouage : propos de quatre observations dont J Hosp Infect 1992 Dec 22 ( 4 ) : 271-8 Hassanein R see Ziegler DK ux. Daily Reflections December 22 PRINCIPLES, NOT PERSONALITIES The way our worthy alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the less worthy is, as we look back on it, rather comical. But as time went on it became clear that not all people are made equal in this world Who am I to judge anyone? When I first entered the Fellowship, everyone was so welcoming and kind. Imagine, if you can, one alcoholic judging another! THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. When I release the past and all the excess baggage I have carried. The way our “worthy” alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the “less worthy” is, as we look back on it, rather comical. When I no longer live under the dictates of another or of alcohol, I live in a new freedom. Keep your head up, and don’t give up on yourself. How can you make Alcoholics Anonymous work for you? Take some time for reflection, and write down your goals for sobriety. 160 I thank God for those who came before me, those who told me not to forget the Three Legacies: Recovery, Unity and Service. Today is a new day, and you can make the decision to get your life back on track. December 23 RECOVERY, UNITY, SERVICE Our Twelfth Step carrying the message is the basic service that AA’s Fellowship gives this is our principal aim and the main reason for our existence. Remember but for the grace of God there go I.Even though you may be feeling the effects of alcohol this holiday season, it’s important to keep in mind that there is still hope. We offer free consultations and we are here to listen to your needs, without judgment or criticism.ĭon’t be afraid to ask for our assistance in tackling the challenges of alcoholism because it is possible that one day you will need our services too. If you’re a recovering alcoholic looking for help, please call us. They seem like an annoyance or even worse-a contemptible person in need nothing more than help from their fellow addicts yet we’re still supposed to be able recognize them as partakers just like us? It doesn’t make any sense at all! I should understand the illness but sometimes with all these people who cannot make A.A., 22 December PRINCIPLES, NOT PERSONALITIES The way our 'worthy' alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the 'less worthy' is, as we look back on it. When I feel that way, it is satisfying my false sense of superiority and there go I. Even when you understand the malady better, you may feel this feeling rising. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. God and AA Rocks, sobriety on fire, good happens in recovery. When dealing with an alcoholic, there may be a natural annoyance that a man could be so weak, stupid and irresponsible. The way our worthy alcoholics have sometimes tried to judge the less worthy is, as we look back on it, rather comical. We are not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or any recovery. It has been my goal to provide insights into how someone might go about cutting back their alcohol intake or quitting altogether, if that’s what they want to do. The result is that we learn through their experience how they manage to get and stay sober. I hope you find it helpful to reflect on your drinking habits over this month. This is the last day of the Daily Reflections series.
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