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Solution

September 11, 2009

“The tremendous fact for every one of us
Is that we have discovered a common solution.
We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree,
and upon which we can join in brotherly and
harmonious action.”
Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 17

Thought to Consider . . .
The solution is simple. [...]

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Trouble

July 31, 2009

“There was a time when we ignored trouble,
hoping it would go away.
Or, in fear and depression, we ran from it,
but found it was still with us.
Often, full of unreason, bitterness, and blame,
we fought back.
These mistaken attitudes, powered by alcohol,
guaranteed our destruction,
unless they were altered. [...]

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Meetings

March 10, 2009

“We have also found that going to meetings is not something to
be done only when we feel the temptation to drink.  We often
get more good from the meetings by attending them when we
feel fine and haven’t so much as thought of drinking. And
even a meeting which is not totally, instantly satisfying, [...]

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Sobriety

September 6, 2008

“God willing, we members of AA may never again
have to deal with drinking,
but we have to deal with sobriety every day.
How do we do it?
By learning – through practicing the Twelve Steps
and through sharing at meetings –
how to cope with the problems
that we looked to booze to solve, [...]

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