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March 20, 2010
THE GREATEST GIFT
A minister lived near a dam, and it had been raining for several weeks. A police car pulled up in front of his house
and the officer said:
"You better evacuate Reverend, the dam may break.”
The minister replied:…
To most folks, things are serious, but not hopeless. To the Irish, things are hopeless, but not serious.
Erin Go Bragh! :)
March 17, 2010
AN IRISH PRAYER
May those that love us
Love us.
And those that
Don’t love us
May God turn their hearts
and
If he doesn’t turn their hearts
May He turn their ankles
So we’ll know them
By their limping.
For the Irish, there…
Good one, Jack! :)
MARCH 14, 2010
THE PAINFUL PAST
HOW CAN WE TURN THE PAINFUL PAST INTO SOMETHING POSITIVE?
Our painful past may be of infinite value to newcomers who are still struggling with their problems. We think each alcoholic and addict who has been relieved -…
Namaste - I salute the divinity in you too :0)
March 12, 2010
DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Defense mechanisms can sometimes hurt us more than they help us.
Our bodies have many “natural” defense mechanisms. For example, if one of our joints becomes inflamed, the body heals the inflammation by forming s…
Namaste Jack,
Not too many know the word Namaste nor it's meaning, so thanks.
Arohanui,
Carey
Thanks for taking the time to read and share.
Namaste,
Jack
Thanks Jack,
This is great advice, I'm going to print this post as I have a couple of guys who may just benefit from reading.
The programme may be "suggested" but there are no other suggestions anywhere in the BB.
Bit like the cop saying "I sugge…
Profile Information
- What's your sobriety date:
- October 8, 1975
- What's the name of your home group:
- Spiritual Growth
- About me:
- It's been a a long journey. Learned a lot of lessons along the way.
- Music:
- Peaceful
Deva Premal
Still love the Mood Blues
- Movies:
- LIfe As A House, Peacful Warrior, The Ultimate Gift, Cinderella Man, My Name Is Bill W., 16 Blocks, Gratitude, The Shift (Wayne Dyer), The Shadow Effect, Converstations With God, Joshua, Changing Lanes, House of Sand and Fog, Shattered, Clean and Sober.
- Television:
- 24, 60 minutes, Damages, Football, Foyles War, Desperate Housewives
- Books:
- Big Book
The Power of Now
The Four Agreements
TAO 365
As Bill Sees It
A Course In Miracles
The Mastery of Love
Wayne Dyer: 1.Your Sacred Self 2.Wisdom of the Ages 3. Excuses Begone!
Janet Geringer Woititz - Adult Children of Alcoholics
Gerald G. Jampolsky – Out of Darkness – Into The Light – A Journey of Inner Healing
Neal Donald Walsch – Conversations With God
Emmet Fox – Sermon On the Mount (Used by the original members of A.A.)
Don Miguel Ruiz – Prayers – A Communion With Our Creator
John Bradshaw – Healing the Shame That Binds You
Iyanla Vanzant - One Day My Soul Just Opened Up – 40 Days & 40 Nights To Spiritual Growth
Lao Tsu – Tao Te Ching – Written 2500 Years Before Christ - Great Spiritual Teachings
Rick Warren – The Purpose Driven Life – Also available on CD (Christ centered approach to living)
Deepak Chopra – The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - Also available on DVD.
- Relationship status:
- In a Relationship
- City:
- Boca Raton
- State:
- FL
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MARCH 20, 2010 THE GREATEST GIFT
March 20, 2010
THE GREATEST GIFT
A minister lived near a dam, and it had been raining for several weeks. A police car pulled up in front of his house
and the officer said:
"You better evacuate Reverend, the dam may break.”
The minister replied: "Thanks for delivering the message, but I have great faith. The Lord will take care of me."
A day later a truck from the National Guard pulled up in front of his house and the soldier said:
"You better get on the truck Reverend. It looks like the da… Continue
THE GREATEST GIFT
A minister lived near a dam, and it had been raining for several weeks. A police car pulled up in front of his house
and the officer said:
"You better evacuate Reverend, the dam may break.”
The minister replied: "Thanks for delivering the message, but I have great faith. The Lord will take care of me."
A day later a truck from the National Guard pulled up in front of his house and the soldier said:
"You better get on the truck Reverend. It looks like the da… Continue
Posted on March 20, 2010 at 6:51am —
March 19, 2010 10 Reasons To Complete Step 5
March 19, 2010
TEN REASONS WHY WE SHOULD COMPLETE STEP FIVE
(12&12 Page 55, 58,60. A.A Page 73)
1. Scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobriety than this one.
2. Our experience has taught us that - we cannot live alone¬ - with our pressing problems and the character defects which cause or aggravate them.
3. We need to - quit living by ourselves - and those tormenting ghosts of yesterday. We have to - talk to someone about them.
4. Some people can’t stay sober at all; others… Continue
TEN REASONS WHY WE SHOULD COMPLETE STEP FIVE
(12&12 Page 55, 58,60. A.A Page 73)
1. Scarcely any step is more necessary to longtime sobriety than this one.
2. Our experience has taught us that - we cannot live alone¬ - with our pressing problems and the character defects which cause or aggravate them.
3. We need to - quit living by ourselves - and those tormenting ghosts of yesterday. We have to - talk to someone about them.
4. Some people can’t stay sober at all; others… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2010 at 5:00am —
MARCH 18, 2010
MARCH 18, 2010 9
The “Rewards” That Come With “Immersing” Ourselves In The Twelve Steps.
What Happened To the Original Members of A.A. “After” They Immersed Themselves In The 12 Steps?
1. WE HAD DEEP AND EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES
“The great fact is this – and nothing less. We have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward people, and toward God’s universe.”(A.A. Page 25)
2. WE BECAME MORE POWER-FULL
“Every one of us… Continue
The “Rewards” That Come With “Immersing” Ourselves In The Twelve Steps.
What Happened To the Original Members of A.A. “After” They Immersed Themselves In The 12 Steps?
1. WE HAD DEEP AND EFFECTIVE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES
“The great fact is this – and nothing less. We have had deep and effective spiritual experiences which have revolutionized our whole attitude toward life, toward people, and toward God’s universe.”(A.A. Page 25)
2. WE BECAME MORE POWER-FULL
“Every one of us… Continue
Posted on March 18, 2010 at 5:30am —
MARCH 17, 2010 AN IRISH PRAYER
March 17, 2010
AN IRISH PRAYER
May those that love us
Love us.
And those that
Don’t love us
May God turn their hearts
and
If he doesn’t turn their hearts
May He turn their ankles
So we’ll know them
By their limping.
For the Irish, there’s an element of sadness that surrounds St. Patrick’s Day. For thousands of years the Irish have been grieving the fact that God sent Jesus to Israel instead of Ireland, because any man who could have turned water into wine would never have been hurt… Continue
AN IRISH PRAYER
May those that love us
Love us.
And those that
Don’t love us
May God turn their hearts
and
If he doesn’t turn their hearts
May He turn their ankles
So we’ll know them
By their limping.
For the Irish, there’s an element of sadness that surrounds St. Patrick’s Day. For thousands of years the Irish have been grieving the fact that God sent Jesus to Israel instead of Ireland, because any man who could have turned water into wine would never have been hurt… Continue
Posted on March 17, 2010 at 5:30am — 2 Comments
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- At 8:35am on March 10, 2010,
Alana said…
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- At 6:06am on February 20, 2010,
Jack Kelly said…
- Same to you Charlie.
Jack
- At 5:32am on February 20, 2010,
Charlie Vaughn said… - Good morning Jack, Have a peaceful, sober day
- At 4:18pm on February 05, 2010, Catherine M gave Jack Kelly a gift…
- At 10:26am on January 15, 2010,
Monika Livell said…
- Jack, hoping your are having a wonderful week. Sending weekend ~ Recovery ~ Friendship ~ Hugs ~ Moral Support ~ Serenity ~ 2U ~ Have a blessed weekend!!
- At 10:19am on January 12, 2010,
- Jack, no I don't create the beautiful artwork. I love the spirituality of the Native American beliefs. I adopted them into my positive ways of thinking and living. Sending ~ recovery ~ friendship ~ hugs ~ happiness ~ serenity ~ 2U ~ always!
- At 5:36am on January 9, 2010,
Jack Kelly said…
- The week was good. Sending you lots ot light energy and love. The art work you show is so, so beautiful. Do you crate it yourself?
Namaste,
Jack
- At 10:19am on January 8, 2010,
- Jack, looking forward to our newfound friendship. How was your week? Sending weekend ~ recovery ~ friendship ~ hugs ~ moral support ~ serenity ~ to you. Recovery ROCKS!!
- At 8:50am on January 8, 2010,
Jodi B. said… - Welcome!!
- At 5:44am on January 8, 2010,
Jack Kelly said…
- Thanks Greg.
Namaste,
Jack
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