Archive for October, 2008
What Is A 12-Step Sponsor
A Sponsor is a more experienced member in the program who guides the newcomer through the process of recovery.
In 12-Step circles, it is suggested that a sponsor should be of the same gender. The newcomer to the program is quite vulnerable; for some of us this is the first time we have expressed our true [...]
Ego Deflating
The 12 Steps as Ego Deflating Devices
What does Surrender Mean?
For reasons still obscure, the program and the fellowship of AA could cause a surrender which in turn would lead to a period of no drinking. It became ever more apparent that in everyone’s psyche there existed an unconquerable ego which bitterly opposed any thought [...]
Thirteenth Stepping
Thirteenth Stepping occurs when a person with sobriety makes sexual overtures to a newcomer or someone newly sober, sometimes under the guise of “sponsoring” or working with the newcomer.
it violates the principle that we should help others without expectation of reciprocity or return favors, sexual or otherwise.
it taints the apparent motives of other AA [...]
Quit Smoking
Getting professional help for quitting
Does counselling work?
Yes. Getting advice, counselling, and support from a doctor, nurse, or trained counsellor can help you quit smoking. Pregnant women who smoke and smokers who are admitted to the hospital are especially likely to benefit from advice and counselling.
What is counselling?
Your doctor, nurse, or counsellor may suggest that you [...]
It all depends on . . .
There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.
Well,” she said, “I think I’ll braid my hair today?”So she did and she had a wonderful day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had [...]
The False Self or True Self
These are lists of the characteristics of the False Self and the True Self.
The False Self
“My will be done”
Resentful
Dishonest
Selfish/self-centered
Fearful
Focus on what’s missing
Critical/judgmental
Irrational
Negative voices
Confusion/turmoil
The Real Self
“Thy will be done”
Forgiving
Self-honesty
Unselfish/giving
Faith
Gratitude
Empathy/compassion
Rational
Positive Voice
Clarity/serenity
One can use the 12-Steps to change from false to honest self - Just for Today.
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Mummyism
The primary cause of alcoholism is not positively known in the present knowledge of the problem. Nor do we believe that the cause in most instances is singular, but usually a combination of causes.
However, we are of the opinion that to date the best-defined cause for alcoholism is the one given by Dr Edward Strecker, [...]
SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
Spiritual Awakening is a process that happens within us. It is recognizing that a power greater than ourselves exists and can assist us if we will just ask for help and guidance. We do not have to “do it on our own.”
Part of the awakening includes a new way of internally and externally handling events [...]
AA Conversation are Anonymous in Court too
A 33-year-old White Plains, N.Y., man had his manslaughter conviction overturned after a federal judge ruled that comments he made in an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting could not be used as evidence against him, the Associated Press reported Aug. 2.
Paul Cox was convicted of two counts of manslaughter for the 1988 stabbings of Laksman Rao [...]
Admit it!
Admit to being frightened, and your courage will grow.
Admit to not knowing, and you will learn.
Admit your weaknesses, and you’ll become stronger.
Admit your mistakes, and you’ll begin to move past them.
Admit you don’t know what to say, and you’ll have said just the right thing.
Admit that you’re confused, and you’ll begin to understand.
Admit that you’re [...]
