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AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AAOnline.net)
November 5, 2007
Self-forgiveness
I was walking along a sand road
on the West Coast of Florida, when an answer came to me.
I suddenly said to myself,
"I want everybody whom I hate or fear,
everybody who has ever injured me, or whom I may have injured --
I want them all to be as happy as I want to be.
I want them to be happy right now, wherever they are."
And then I thought of a couple of people
and named them out loud.
It was as if a black bird flew suddenly out of my heart.
I felt a wonderful sense of peace,
and my eyes filled with tears. . .
I slowly stopped fearing these people . . .
I forgave them forever, and I slowly began to forgive myself.
This self-forgiveness brought new self-respect. . .
I didn't hate myself as I had.
"At Last No Longer Apart" -- Big Book Stories --Updated
c. 1967 The AA Grapevine, Inc., November 1967, Vol. 24 No. 6
Thought to Ponder . . .
Forgiveness of others is a gift to yourself.
(courtesy AAOnline.net)
November 5, 2007
Self-forgiveness
I was walking along a sand road
on the West Coast of Florida, when an answer came to me.
I suddenly said to myself,
"I want everybody whom I hate or fear,
everybody who has ever injured me, or whom I may have injured --
I want them all to be as happy as I want to be.
I want them to be happy right now, wherever they are."
And then I thought of a couple of people
and named them out loud.
It was as if a black bird flew suddenly out of my heart.
I felt a wonderful sense of peace,
and my eyes filled with tears. . .
I slowly stopped fearing these people . . .
I forgave them forever, and I slowly began to forgive myself.
This self-forgiveness brought new self-respect. . .
I didn't hate myself as I had.
"At Last No Longer Apart" -- Big Book Stories --Updated
c. 1967 The AA Grapevine, Inc., November 1967, Vol. 24 No. 6
Thought to Ponder . . .
Forgiveness of others is a gift to yourself.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
(courtesy AAOnline.net)
November 6, 2007
Easier, Softer Way
When I couldn't find an easier, softer way
I looked for the person with the magic wand,
the one person in AA who could make me all better, right now.
This was a frustrating task, and I finally realized that if I wanted this life,
I was going to have to do what the others had done.
No one made me drink, and no one was going to make me stay sober.
This program is for people who want it, not people who need it.
c. 2001 AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 315
With permission, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Thought to Ponder . . .
While it isn't always easy, if I keep it simple, it works.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
P R O G R A M = People Relying On God Relaying A Message.