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Sobersky
@sobersky.bsky.social
· Jan 6
🌱 #DailyReflection for January 5th 🌱
TOTAL ACCEPTANCE
He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.
#sobersky (1/4)
TOTAL ACCEPTANCE
He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.
#sobersky (1/4)
🌱 #DailyReflection for January 5th 🌱
TOTAL ACCEPTANCE
He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.
#sobersky (1/4)
TOTAL ACCEPTANCE
He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.
#sobersky (1/4)
January 6, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🌱 #DailyReflection for January 5th 🌱
TOTAL ACCEPTANCE
He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.
#sobersky (1/4)
TOTAL ACCEPTANCE
He cannot picture life without alcohol. Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with alcohol or without it. Then he will know loneliness such as few do. He will be at the jumping-off place. He will wish for the end.
#sobersky (1/4)
I dropped off of social media for the holidays but I’m back now to continue posting Daily Reflections. What other content would you like to see on this page?
January 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I dropped off of social media for the holidays but I’m back now to continue posting Daily Reflections. What other content would you like to see on this page?
If you don’t mind, I’d like to share my own milestone today 😌
December 8, 2024 at 5:11 PM
If you don’t mind, I’d like to share my own milestone today 😌
🌱 #DailyReflection for December 8th 🌱
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with (1/3) #sobersky
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with (1/3) #sobersky
December 8, 2024 at 5:10 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for December 8th 🌱
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with (1/3) #sobersky
Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with (1/3) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for December 3rd 🌱
…we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106
#sobersky (1/4)
…we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106
#sobersky (1/4)
December 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for December 3rd 🌱
…we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106
#sobersky (1/4)
…we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106
#sobersky (1/4)
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 30th 🌱
At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. At the level of press, radio, TV, and films, (1/4) #sobersky
At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. At the level of press, radio, TV, and films, (1/4) #sobersky
November 30, 2024 at 4:05 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 30th 🌱
At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. At the level of press, radio, TV, and films, (1/4) #sobersky
At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard often of special importance to newcomers. At the level of press, radio, TV, and films, (1/4) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 29th 🌱
To us, however, it represents far more than a sound public relations policy. It is more than a denial of self-seeking. This Tradition is a constant and practical reminder that personal ambition has no place in A.A. In it, (1/4) #sobersky
To us, however, it represents far more than a sound public relations policy. It is more than a denial of self-seeking. This Tradition is a constant and practical reminder that personal ambition has no place in A.A. In it, (1/4) #sobersky
November 29, 2024 at 2:32 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 29th 🌱
To us, however, it represents far more than a sound public relations policy. It is more than a denial of self-seeking. This Tradition is a constant and practical reminder that personal ambition has no place in A.A. In it, (1/4) #sobersky
To us, however, it represents far more than a sound public relations policy. It is more than a denial of self-seeking. This Tradition is a constant and practical reminder that personal ambition has no place in A.A. In it, (1/4) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 28th 🌱
Through many painful experiences, we think we have arrived at what that policy ought to be. It is the opposite in many ways of usual promotional practice. We found that we had to rely upon the principle of attraction rather than of promotion. (1/4) #sobersky
Through many painful experiences, we think we have arrived at what that policy ought to be. It is the opposite in many ways of usual promotional practice. We found that we had to rely upon the principle of attraction rather than of promotion. (1/4) #sobersky
November 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 28th 🌱
Through many painful experiences, we think we have arrived at what that policy ought to be. It is the opposite in many ways of usual promotional practice. We found that we had to rely upon the principle of attraction rather than of promotion. (1/4) #sobersky
Through many painful experiences, we think we have arrived at what that policy ought to be. It is the opposite in many ways of usual promotional practice. We found that we had to rely upon the principle of attraction rather than of promotion. (1/4) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 27th 🌱
In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world—a society which said (1/4) #sobersky
In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world—a society which said (1/4) #sobersky
November 27, 2024 at 3:14 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 27th 🌱
In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world—a society which said (1/4) #sobersky
In the beginning, the press could not understand our refusal of all personal publicity. They were genuinely baffled by our insistence upon anonymity. Then they got the point. Here was something rare in the world—a society which said (1/4) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 26th 🌱
People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 (1/4) #sobersky
People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 (1/4) #sobersky
November 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 26th 🌱
People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 (1/4) #sobersky
People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181 (1/4) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 24 🌱
Instead of being pretended perfectionists, in A.A. we are content if we are making progress. The main thing is to be growing. We realize that perfectionism is only a result of false pride and an excuse to save our faces. (1/3) #sobersky
Instead of being pretended perfectionists, in A.A. we are content if we are making progress. The main thing is to be growing. We realize that perfectionism is only a result of false pride and an excuse to save our faces. (1/3) #sobersky
November 24, 2024 at 2:38 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 24 🌱
Instead of being pretended perfectionists, in A.A. we are content if we are making progress. The main thing is to be growing. We realize that perfectionism is only a result of false pride and an excuse to save our faces. (1/3) #sobersky
Instead of being pretended perfectionists, in A.A. we are content if we are making progress. The main thing is to be growing. We realize that perfectionism is only a result of false pride and an excuse to save our faces. (1/3) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 23rd🌱
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.
-AS BILL SEES IT, p. 3
One Sunday in October, during my morning meditation, I glanced out the window at the ash tree in our front yard. At once I (1/3) #sobersky
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.
-AS BILL SEES IT, p. 3
One Sunday in October, during my morning meditation, I glanced out the window at the ash tree in our front yard. At once I (1/3) #sobersky
November 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 23rd🌱
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.
-AS BILL SEES IT, p. 3
One Sunday in October, during my morning meditation, I glanced out the window at the ash tree in our front yard. At once I (1/3) #sobersky
Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the Light, even though for the moment you do not see.
-AS BILL SEES IT, p. 3
One Sunday in October, during my morning meditation, I glanced out the window at the ash tree in our front yard. At once I (1/3) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 22nd 🌱
“…there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth.”
-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 (Third Edition) (1/3) #sobersky
“…there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth.”
-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 (Third Edition) (1/3) #sobersky
November 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 22nd 🌱
“…there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth.”
-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 (Third Edition) (1/3) #sobersky
“…there are only two sins; the first is to interfere with the growth of another human being, and the second is to interfere with one's own growth.”
-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 542 (Third Edition) (1/3) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 21st 🌱
Lord, make me a channel for thy peace—that where there is hatred, I may bring love—that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness—that where there is discord, I may bring harmony— (1/3) #sobersky
Lord, make me a channel for thy peace—that where there is hatred, I may bring love—that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness—that where there is discord, I may bring harmony— (1/3) #sobersky
November 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 21st 🌱
Lord, make me a channel for thy peace—that where there is hatred, I may bring love—that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness—that where there is discord, I may bring harmony— (1/3) #sobersky
Lord, make me a channel for thy peace—that where there is hatred, I may bring love—that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness—that where there is discord, I may bring harmony— (1/3) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 20th 🌱
. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will."
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 (1/4) #sobersky
. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will."
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 (1/4) #sobersky
November 20, 2024 at 3:07 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 20th 🌱
. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will."
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 (1/4) #sobersky
. . . when making specific requests, it will be well to add to each one of them this qualification. ". . . if it be Thy will."
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 102 (1/4) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 19th 🌱
We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life... So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. -TWELVE STEPS AND (1/5) #sobersky
We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life... So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. -TWELVE STEPS AND (1/5) #sobersky
November 19, 2024 at 1:39 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 19th 🌱
We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life... So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. -TWELVE STEPS AND (1/5) #sobersky
We A.A.'s are active folk, enjoying the satisfactions of dealing with the realities of life... So it isn't surprising that we often tend to slight serious meditation and prayer as something not really necessary. -TWELVE STEPS AND (1/5) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 18th🌱
Occasionally… We are seized with a rebellion so sickening that we simply won't pray. When these things happen we should not think too ill of ourselves. We should simply resume prayer as soon as we can, doing what we know to be good for us. (1/3) #sobersky
Occasionally… We are seized with a rebellion so sickening that we simply won't pray. When these things happen we should not think too ill of ourselves. We should simply resume prayer as soon as we can, doing what we know to be good for us. (1/3) #sobersky
November 18, 2024 at 12:18 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 18th🌱
Occasionally… We are seized with a rebellion so sickening that we simply won't pray. When these things happen we should not think too ill of ourselves. We should simply resume prayer as soon as we can, doing what we know to be good for us. (1/3) #sobersky
Occasionally… We are seized with a rebellion so sickening that we simply won't pray. When these things happen we should not think too ill of ourselves. We should simply resume prayer as soon as we can, doing what we know to be good for us. (1/3) #sobersky
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 17th 🌱
Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. - AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 #Sobersky (1/3)
Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. - AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 #Sobersky (1/3)
November 17, 2024 at 1:56 PM
🌱 #DailyReflection for November 17th 🌱
Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. - AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 #Sobersky (1/3)
Almost without exception, alcoholics are tortured by loneliness. Even before our drinking got bad and people began to cut us off, nearly all of us suffered the feeling that we didn't quite belong. - AS BILL SEES IT, p. 90 #Sobersky (1/3)
🌱 #Sobersky #DailyReflection for November 16 🌱
What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85
Maintaining my spiritual condition is like working out every day, planning for the marathon, swimming laps, jogging. (1/3)
What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85
Maintaining my spiritual condition is like working out every day, planning for the marathon, swimming laps, jogging. (1/3)
November 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM
🌱 #Sobersky #DailyReflection for November 16 🌱
What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85
Maintaining my spiritual condition is like working out every day, planning for the marathon, swimming laps, jogging. (1/3)
What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 85
Maintaining my spiritual condition is like working out every day, planning for the marathon, swimming laps, jogging. (1/3)
⭐️ #DailyReflection for November 15th ⭐️
Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, or sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light, or food, the body suffers. (1/2)
Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, or sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light, or food, the body suffers. (1/2)
November 15, 2024 at 4:36 PM
⭐️ #DailyReflection for November 15th ⭐️
Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, or sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light, or food, the body suffers. (1/2)
Those of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, or sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light, or food, the body suffers. (1/2)