List of Blog Summaries from Dennis for
Aug - Nov 2008
Shameful and Disgusting
[Aug 9, 2008]
"But it doesn't stop me from telling every one of you younger people that by joining and sticking to a recovery fellowship now you have saved your own lives and have a chance to live a better life - longer."
"But it doesn't stop me from telling every one of you younger people that by joining and sticking to a recovery fellowship now you have saved your own lives and have a chance to live a better life - longer."
Bad
[Aug 16, 2008]
"how that simple word has so many different meanings for everyone. And how the meaning changes in application to the unchanging events in our lives."
"how that simple word has so many different meanings for everyone. And how the meaning changes in application to the unchanging events in our lives."
Thank you for your time
[Aug 29, 2008]
"Labor Day is a holiday for celebration and in gratitude of the work that all of us do, every day, day in and day out - even when we really don't want to. So this little ditty is for them and you all..."
"Labor Day is a holiday for celebration and in gratitude of the work that all of us do, every day, day in and day out - even when we really don't want to. So this little ditty is for them and you all..."
Ego vs. Smarts
[Sep 10, 2008]
"It doesn't matter one whit whether you have a PhD or are a high school dropout - if you have the ability to hold that alcoholic ego in check and are willing - you can have what they had..."
"It doesn't matter one whit whether you have a PhD or are a high school dropout - if you have the ability to hold that alcoholic ego in check and are willing - you can have what they had..."
Perception + gratitude = serenity
[Sep 27, 2008]
"The point to this babble is the fact that how I focus and train my perception can drive my gratitude level in the right direction and my serenity to new sustainable heights. "
"The point to this babble is the fact that how I focus and train my perception can drive my gratitude level in the right direction and my serenity to new sustainable heights. "
Coffee Can of Crayons
[Oct 10, 2008]
"It's a fairly safe bet that most of us probably got here as a result of a brick of one kind or another."
"It's a fairly safe bet that most of us probably got here as a result of a brick of one kind or another."
Situational Awareness
[[Oct 16, 2008]
"I've had to learn whole new forms of situational awareness. I can now sense when a situation I am is is not healthy for me."
"I've had to learn whole new forms of situational awareness. I can now sense when a situation I am is is not healthy for me."
Unselfishness
[Oct 17, 2008]
"For this drunk must always remember it must be about the intent and spirit of the giving, not the gift."
"For this drunk must always remember it must be about the intent and spirit of the giving, not the gift."
My way or the Highway?
[Oct 25, 2008]
"that is exactly what I see recovery like. A game of pick-up-sticks. Each and every one of us a mite different - but all having the same objective. Pick up all the pieces"
"that is exactly what I see recovery like. A game of pick-up-sticks. Each and every one of us a mite different - but all having the same objective. Pick up all the pieces"
A strong cup of crazy in the morning
[Oct 31, 2008]
"OK - Emotions. I still am working out how to "easily" live with them. Mine or other peoples. Even now, emotional confrontations or situations drive me nuts. "
"OK - Emotions. I still am working out how to "easily" live with them. Mine or other peoples. Even now, emotional confrontations or situations drive me nuts. "
Just one more?
[Nov 1, 2008]
"I know today that if I cannot change the wind, I can adjust my sail. I know the difference between superstition and spirituality."
"I know today that if I cannot change the wind, I can adjust my sail. I know the difference between superstition and spirituality."
Mistake in the Big Book
[Nov 2, 2008]
"I find it interesting that once the premise of a Higher Power (of any kind) is accepted, there are no holes in the logic or design for spiritual recovery. "
"I find it interesting that once the premise of a Higher Power (of any kind) is accepted, there are no holes in the logic or design for spiritual recovery. "