todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful
we read "Empty on the Inside", an AA story in the 4th edition of the Big Book. I really identify with the author when she writes about never acquiring social and conversational skills. I still don't know how to have a conversation with someone I don't know. I'm afraid to.
for the people who made me feel welcome to the rooms of AA when I first started going to meetings
for a first -- all 3 of my current sponsees were at the same meeting as I
(that was weird because they all have very different schedules)
that I have not been to my favorite watering hole since June 2004 (I wuz 9 months sober)
that I do my best to show respect for others; I see a lot of disrespect and it's very ugly
He deserves paradise who can make his companions laugh.
- The Qur'an
14 comments:
Thank you for your post.
I felt kind of relieved when I saw my favorite watering hole torn down. I was a little over a year sober.
I'm love your kindess I see everytime I see you.
Hey, according to the Qur'an, I shall see you in paradise.
I did, I did! About an hour ago!
Oh, at first glance I thought today's post was titled "Wash Your Butts."
Both of my parents could strike up a conversation with anyone in a quiet, friendly way. Either one of them could be standing in line with a stranger, and end up being invited to their summer home by the time they reached the cashier.
I have problems in social situations too. I have accepted that as just part of who I am. I let others be the social butterflies. I am content to be the caterpillar for now!
Namaste
Dave, it's Wednesday!
They started an AA meeting upstairs above the bar in one of my old hang-outs. Same people doing the same thing on the same barstools are always surprised to see me and can't believe it's been over 5 years since I was sitting next to them! Their lives haven't changed...
You do deserve paradise.
Thank you.
Blessings and aloha...
very important to make people welcome at meetings. I was just speaking on that last night. Good day Daave!!
Dear dAAve,
I am loving these signs!
I hope you have a lot more.
Kim from sAn Antonio
I think paradise is in store for you - you always leave me smiling!
Dave, I read some things here that I needed to read today. Thanks.
disrespect is ugly
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