TOPICS 6/10/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) we reacted, more strongly to frustrations than normal people. -AS BILL SEES IT, p. 111 Impatience with other people is one of my principal failings. Following a slow car in a no passing lane, or waiting in a restaurant for the check, drives me to Read more…
TOPICS 6/9/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) First, we try living in the now just in order to stay sober and it works. Once the idea has become part of our thinking, we find a living life in 24 hour segments is an effective and satisfying way to handle many other matters Read more…
TOPICS 6/8/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Self-searching is the means by which we bring new vision, action, and grace to bear upon the dark and negative side of our natures. With it comes the development of that kind of humility that makes it possible for us to receive God’s help… we Read more…
TOPICS 6/7/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn’t strange that we often let these fire exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we will fully demand that they supply us with more satisfaction or pleasures than Read more…
TOPICS 6/4/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Carefully reading the first five proposal. We ask if we have admitted anything, but we are building an arch which we shall walk a freeman at last… are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things we should we have admitted Read more…
TOPICS 6/3/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) …we then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76 Steps Four and Five were difficult, but worthwhile. Now I was stuck on Step Six and, in despair, I picked up the Big Book and read this passage. Read more…
TOPICS 6/2/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Here are the steps we took… ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 59 These are the words that lead into the Twelve Steps. In their direct simplicity, they sweep aside, all psychological and philosophical considerations about the rightness of the Steps. They describe what I did: I took Read more…
AA GUTS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes May 30th, 2026 SC Chair(Filling in): Bently Secretary: Lauren SC Members Present: Justin, Roy, Mark, Shawna, Elle I. Grapevine Topic A. Steering Committee Response Dennis: Grapevine relies on sales. I think we could help the Grapevine by making it available to group members. Read more…
AA GUTS Steering Committee Meeting Minutes April 26th, 2026 SC Chair: Christian BM Co-Chair: Bently Secretary: Lauren SC Members Present: Mark M, Justin F, Dennis, Elle, Shawna, Amanda, Glenn I. Return to Service Kathy W and Jason A are requesting to return to service. A. SC Discussion Mark M: Read more…
TOPICS 5/29/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. 12 AND 12, p. 139 I first heard the short form of the Third Tradition in the Preamble. When I came to A.A. I could not accept myself, my alcoholism, or a Higher Read more…