Weekly archive
Week of Sep 28–Oct 4, 2026
One soft note at a time — gathered for the week. Also good for the Substack archive.
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Monday, September 28
“Since the home has suffered more than anything else, it is well that…
“Since the home has suffered more than anything else, it is well that a man exert himself there. He is not likely to get far in any direction if he fails to show unselfishness and love under his own roof.” Page 127 — Sobriety begins with meetings, steps, and service, but must …
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Tuesday, September 29
“We have seen the truth demonstrated again and again: ‘Once an alcoholic…
“We have seen the truth demonstrated again and again: ‘Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.’ Commencing to drink after a period of sobriety, we are in a short time as bad as ever.” Page 33 — My first period of sobriety was eight years. My first relapse lasted six years. I l…
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Wednesday, September 30
“Many of us have been so touchy that even casual reference to spiritual…
“Many of us have been so touchy that even casual reference to spiritual things made us bristle with antagonism. This sort of thinking had to be abandoned.” Page 48 — My experience has been that my ability to recover varies in proportion with my willingness to see things differ…
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Thursday, October 1
“Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things alcoholics…
“Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things alcoholics are not supposed to do.” Page 100 — When we are spiritually fit we can eat a meal at a place where alcohol is served and not be tempted. When we are spiritually fit we can go to concerts and sporting ev…
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Friday, October 2
“On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider…
“On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives.” Page 86 — Clear instructions. Wake. Pr…
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Saturday, October 3
“The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost…
“The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called will power becomes practically nonexistent.” Page 24 — When I fully realized and acknowledged my 100% powerlessness over alcohol, physically and mentally, it final…
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Sunday, October 4
“This was only a beginning, though if honestly and humbly made, an…
“This was only a beginning, though if honestly and humbly made, an effect, sometimes a very great one, was felt at once. Next we launched out on a course of vigorous action, the first step of which is a personal housecleaning…” Page 63 — Step Three is a game changer. It’s a de…