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Inspirational Quotes to Live By
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds i...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick F. Nov 7.

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Marty - once again you have the best kung fu. I like this approach; thank you. Any blog reader should now understand the nature of forum posts and threads that follow.

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Expose AA

Hi Todd - You've started a lively discussion here and, having now read through the posts to Oct 24, I appreciate the perspectives shared by all. I am often asked by people unfamiliar with our appr...

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Expose AA

Hey Todd AA has been in the business a long time; it works for some, whatever its faults may be. "Empower Your Sober Self" has a critical analysis of AA, and is well worth the read. It might be us...

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"A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way." - Mark Twain
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"Argue for your limitations and they are yours." _Richard Bach
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As an avid reader of his, I like the Camus quote especially.
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"Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless, because they cannot think new thoughts." -- Salman Rushdie
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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” -Mark Twa...
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Marty - once again you have the best kung fu. I like this approach; thank you. Any blog reader should now understand the nature of forum posts and threads that follow.
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Patrick, this picture and the others are gorgeous.
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Rick - you are more than welcome here in Victoria. We could all benefit from your programming Kung Fu. - Patrick
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Best Sober Moment in the Past Week

Had a chance to convene a meeting Saturday Night (just about to take off the training wheels) and asked people to share their best sober moment of the past week. Overwhelmingly the reply was "waking up sober".

To waken sober is my first and best reward for the challenges I go through. My moment happened Friday, after a good session with my A&D brain counsellor, when I had a quiet coffee in Chinatown and reflected on all the great friends that I've me through LifeRIng, and the feeling of pea… Continue

Posted on October 11, 2009 at 9:55am — 5 Comments

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At 9:44am on November 27, 2009, James Jameson said…
Hi Patrick sorry for the delay in getting back to you- I in fact have very little involvement with Irish lifering, except that I talked a bit to Dennis over the phone for support- I gather he is in the USA at present. Hope all is well with you...........James.
At 10:05am on November 23, 2009, danaflett said…
Hey Mr,hows you? me back i didn't drink but reallly down and low in mood but went to the docs and got meds,so fingers crossed they work.Chat soon.x
At 11:37am on October 26, 2009, James Jameson said…
Hi Patrick- james in Dublin here. Not sure how the LifeRing meetings are going as they are only on twice a week I think and I work shift and so find it hard to get to one of them. Do you know if they have their own web site? I hope to meet Dennis R. later this week to have a chat as i am only new to LifeRing.

Regards..............James
At 11:30pm on October 23, 2009, Donkey H said…
I agree. Wholeheartedly. I'm not a toddler. I'm a teetoddler. Heh.
At 10:07pm on October 19, 2009, Angie said…
Thank you Patrick. We had a great time this weekend... thank you for being a part of it. Angel
At 9:51pm on October 19, 2009, SocraticGadfly said…
Patrick, earlier today I saw a "boot" on the front doorknob, functionally equivalent to the wheel "boot" for an illegally parked car in many major cities. So, I'm guessing management is finishing taking care of the situation.
At 7:02am on October 12, 2009, harold aitken said…
Sorry Patrick. As you can tell, this is not for you. Did you try that page sent from Dana?
At 7:00am on October 12, 2009, harold aitken said…
Good morning Dana. I tried the smokencherry, but theres pages of them, which one do you mean. Had a great weekend, ate to much (TURKEY). I've got one week left of holidays and with my mom OK now. Its my time for ME. Let me know about the web page. Take care,Harold
At 1:15am on October 10, 2009, kppdx said…
I am at 501 days, and have slayed the dragon for now. How are you doing?
At 5:24pm on October 9, 2009, Beth B said…
LOL! I hear ya. That's a good rule of thumb! Have a great weekend!
 
 

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