Weekly archive
Week of Jun 29–Jul 5, 2026
One soft note at a time — gathered for the week. Also good for the Substack archive.
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Monday, June 29
“…if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to…
“…if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to demonstrate His omnipotence.” Page 133 — It’s not so easy to be happy and cheerful in the face of trials, in the presence of needed growth. Sure, hypothetically and theoretically, in recovery we are committed to…
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Tuesday, June 30
“…I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another…
“…I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another alcoholic would save the day.” Page 15 — How do we stay sober a day at a time? We don’t drink. We stay spiritually fit. We remain honest, open-minded, and willing. We share our secrets with our sponsors. We …
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Wednesday, July 1
“…make it emphatic that he does not have to agree with your conception…
“…make it emphatic that he does not have to agree with your conception of God. He can choose any conception he likes, provided it makes sense to him. The main thing is that he be willing to believe in a Power greater than himself and that he live by spiritual principles.” Page…
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Thursday, July 2
“…nonalcoholic people… are able to stop or moderate, because their…
“…nonalcoholic people… are able to stop or moderate, because their brains and bodies have not been damaged as ours were. But the actual or potential alcoholic, with hardly an exception, will be absolutely unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge.” Page 39 — If yo…
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Friday, July 3
“…simply lay out the kit of spiritual tools for his inspection. Show…
“…simply lay out the kit of spiritual tools for his inspection. Show him how they worked with you. Offer him friendship and fellowship. Tell him that if he wants to get well you will do anything to help.” Page 95 — I’ve made the mistake of trying to force, to coerce, and to di…
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Saturday, July 4
“…since they have come to believe in a Power greater than themselves…
“…since they have come to believe in a Power greater than themselves, to take a certain attitude toward that Power, and to do certain simple things, there has been a revolutionary change in their way of living and thinking.” Page 50 — We won’t be pulled down by the thoughts, b…
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Sunday, July 5
“…Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair.” Page 151 — Many, many…
“…Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair.” Page 151 — Many, many times. I’d wake, frightened by my state of foggy hangover. I’d wonder with apprehensive confusion how I’d gotten home the night before. I’d be angry at myself for overshooting the mark, yet again, after being…