Author: brian coates

ATTRACTION VS. PROMOTION

ATTRACTION VS. PROMOTION

May 2, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily readerA “Attraction is different. Attraction is making information available about ACA without strings. There are no pitches and no grand promises.” BRB p. 546 “Many of us felt the rush of belonging when we started attending ACA meetings. We found so many answers. We wanted to give Big…

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GIFTS AND TALENTS

GIFTS AND TALENTS

May 1, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Each of us comes to ACA with many talents. As we grow in our recovery, we discover even more talents within us.” BRB p. 515 Many of us come to ACA not knowing what our unique gifts are. We may have always measured ourselves against others and…

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TRADITION FOUR

TRADITION FOUR

April 29, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader  “The groups are given freedom to make mistakes. In other words, every group has the unabashed right to be wrong. And when wrong, their decision then becomes part of the growth process, both for the meeting and, more especially, for the meeting members.” BRB p .511 “The…

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THE DISEASE OF ALCOHOLISM

THE DISEASE OF ALCOHOLISM

April 30, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader “Since alcoholism is a family disease, all family members are affected without having to take a drink. With an amazing predictability, the children grow up to be addicted or to marry an addicted or compulsive person.” BRB p. 13 “We may have been conscious of the effects…

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