Weekly archive
Week of Jun 15–21, 2026
One soft note at a time — gathered for the week. Also good for the Substack archive.
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Monday, June 15
“‘God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me and to do with me as…
“‘God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life…
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Tuesday, June 16
“‘Ideas, emotions, and attitudes which were once the guiding forces…
“‘Ideas, emotions, and attitudes which were once the guiding forces of the lives of these men are suddenly cast to one side, and a completely new set of conceptions and motives begin to dominate them.’” Page 27 — In order to discover and welcome a “new set of conceptions” abou…
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Wednesday, June 17
“‘I have since been brought into a way of living infinitely more satisfying…
“‘I have since been brought into a way of living infinitely more satisfying and, I hope, more useful than the life I lived before. My old manner of life was by no means a bad one, but I would not exchange its best moments for the worst I have now.’” Pages 42-43 — I fully relat…
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Thursday, June 18
“‘The program of action, though entirely sensible, was pretty drastic…
“‘The program of action, though entirely sensible, was pretty drastic. It meant I would have to throw several lifelong conceptions out of the window.’” Page 42 — Until I became willing, I could not take the leap required and set aside my long held beliefs. My beliefs were my s…
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Friday, June 19
“‘Though not a religious person, I have profound respect for the spiritual…
“‘Though not a religious person, I have profound respect for the spiritual approach in such cases as yours. For most cases, there is virtually no other solution.’” Page 43 — There can be little or no recovery without spiritual growth and change. The entire way we see and live …
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Saturday, June 20
“‘Yes, I’m willing. But am I to be consigned to a life where I shall…
“‘Yes, I’m willing. But am I to be consigned to a life where I shall be stupid, boring and glum, like some righteous people I see? I know I must get along without liquor, but how can I? Have you a sufficient substitute?’” Page 152 — I’d much prefer clear, excited, and fun to s…
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Sunday, June 21
“‘Yes, that’s me,’ said the sick man, ‘the very image.’” Page 157…
“‘Yes, that’s me,’ said the sick man, ‘the very image.’” Page 157 — This is where recovery begins. One of us carries the message to another and that still suffering alcoholic identifies. We speak “the language of the heart,” and another heart hears. It’s not complicated. It’s …