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By: Mark S

April 1, 2015

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The traditions protect the group in much the same way as the steps protect our sobriety

Tradition Two Reads:

For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

What is a group?

Is this different than a meeting?

What is a group conscience?

How are they held?

How often?

What is the format?

Who runs the group?

Is this hard to believe?

Have you ever had a moment when you were convinced that God must be running the group?

Have you ever had a moment when you doubted God was running the group?

Have you ever started a meeting or organized a group event?

Have you ever fallen into the thought trap that you were the boss?

What happened?

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What are elder statesmen?

Tell us about their opinions and example.

Are they important?

Do we value them?

Where are they?

Am I absolutely trustworthy, even in secret, with AA Twelfth Step jobs or other AA responsibility?

Do I look for credit in my AA jobs? Praise for my AA ideas?

Do I have to save face in group discussion, or can I yield in good spirit to the group conscience and work cheerfully along with it?

Although I have been sober a few years, am I still willing to serve my turn at AA chores?

In group discussions, do I sound off about matters on which I have no experience and little knowledge?

What would you say to the new guy?

Final Thoughts?

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Call In and Contribute to the Show

By: Mark S

March 30, 2015

On Tuesday, March 31, our recovery topic is “Tradition 2”

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Call in and let us know about your program. Call in and answer the following question:

What does trusted servant mean to you?

I know, we all hate thinking about the Traditions in terms of our own personal recovery, but too bad, we are doing it anyway.

The steps protect our sobriety, the Traditions protect the group.

Tradition 2 reads

Tradition 2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority – a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern

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Attitudes – Recovered 587

By: Mark S

March 24, 2015

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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

How does this quote pertain to your program?

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.

Have you experienced this in program?

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

What does this mean to your recovery program?

Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.

How does a good attitude result in a good program for you?

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.

Thoughts?

For success, attitude is equally as important as ability.

How does this relate to your early recovery?

What does a good attitude mean to you?

What does a bad attitude mean to you?

Why is a good attitude important in recovery?

Why is a bad attitude dangerous?

What was your attitude on life like before program?

How does being dry affect your attitude?

How does being sober affect your attitude?

How does working a program affect your attitude?

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What brings about a good attitude?

What brings about bad attitudes?

Comment on how the following fosters better attitudes?What steps help?

What slogans help?

What prayers help?

How does you sponsor help?

Can the program change the way you think?

Here are Simple Tips for Developing a Positive Attitude. What are your thoughts?

Choose to be happy.
Look at the bright side of life.
Choose to be optimistic.
Find reasons to smile more often.
Have faith in yourself, and believe that the Universe can help you.
Associate yourself with happy people.
Read inspiring stories.
Read inspiring quotes.
Repeat affirmations that inspire and motivate you.
Visualize only what you want to happen, not what you don’t want.
Learn Learn to master your thoughts

What would you say to the new guy?

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By: Mark S

March 22, 2015

On Monday, March 23, our recovery topic is “Attitudes”

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Call in and let us know about your program. Call in and answer the following question:

How has your program helped your attitudes?

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Am I an Alcoholic?

By: Mark S

March 21, 2015

There’s a list I keep on my hard drive: “Things I’ve regretted doing while drunk.” Every entry causes me to cringe; some make me cry. I’ve broken five iPhones. Irrevocably damaged two “best” friendships. The worst: One time, when I was 24, I woke up from a blackout naked and in an unfamiliar van. A man I didn’t know was lying on top of me.

The therapist I began seeing after that incident started asking whether I had an alcohol problem. At the time I was stressing out at work, panicking as friends began settling down, and grieving the recent deaths of my mother and grandmother. But the therapist focused on my alcohol use.

“How much did you drink?” she asked.

“Three or four vodka sodas?” I shrugged. Whatever I’d had wasn’t wildly out of sync with what everyone else was drinking.

“Three or four?” she asked. “You could buy a penthouse for that money!”

No, I could not. I rarely ever paid for my drinks. Alcohol was everywhere, from first dates to work-related open-bar events. In fact, the alcohol I had purchased was gathering dust on top of my fridge.

My therapist said she couldn’t continue to see me unless I joined a 12-step program.

So I left therapy.

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Gratitude – Recovered 585

By: Mark S

March 18, 2015

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First, what is Gratitude?

When you first got sober, did you have a lot of Gratitude?

What Changed?

How important is Gratitude in your Recovery?

What are some things you are most grateful for?

Have you ever sat at a Gratitude Table?

Have you Ever been to a Gratitude meeting?

How do you express gratitude?

Why is gratitude important?

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What about the Phrase Attitude of Gratitude?

How do practice or show Gratitude to others?

To God?

What step has helped you with Gratitude?

Who are your grateful for?

What are you Grateful for?

Students in Recovery on NPR

By: Mark S

March 17, 2015

In murder mystery novels, when the hero, a private detective or homicide cop, drops by a late-night Alcoholics Anonymous meeting to stave off a sudden craving for a beer or two or 20, it’s usually in some dingy church basement or dilapidated storefront on the seedier side of town. There’s a pot of burnt coffee and a few stale doughnuts on a back table.

The Center for Students in Recovery at the University of Texas could not be more different.

In a bit of inspiration, UT located the center inside the luxurious athletic facilities attached to the university’s football stadium. There are martial arts and dance studios; fencing, squash and steam rooms. It means the students in recovery are rubbing shoulders with UT’s many student-athletes — another group with priorities besides partying. The scholarship athletes and the recovering addicts make for an interesting mix.

Twenty-three-year-old Lizette Smith, a member of the latter group, was born into a well-to-do family in a small town in Alabama. She was smart, popular, got good grades — even had a job. Her parents were largely absent, she says, busy with their own lives and their own demons. By 14, she was abusing Adderall, and as she grew older, she abused illegal drugs and alcohol.

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Vote For the Recovered Podcast for The Podcast Awards

By: Mark S

March 16, 2015

Thank you for your support, we are a finalist in the Health and Fitness category for Best Podcast 2015! We need your support! If you could take a minute and vote for us every day until March 24 when the voting time comes to a close, that would be fantastic.

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