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Forum: Recovery Topics and Questions 04-07-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,380
Posted By krafty
R is for Respond We can respond in a loving...

R is for Respond

We can respond in a loving and caring way. What change we can make in recovery.
Forum: Recipes 11-13-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,752
Posted By krafty
Lima Bean, Barley, and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients
Serves: 6
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
• 4 cups...
Forum: Recovery Topics and Questions 11-02-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,021
Posted By krafty
A sense

B is belonging. ''We" belong have place to be. Have others truly understand as we understand them. It gives us understanding and hope. What more could we ask for today.
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Forum: Humor 10-27-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,797
Posted By krafty
Women

Women are like cell phones. They like to be held and talked to, but if you push the wrong button, you'll be disconnected.
Forum: General Forum 10-25-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,734
Posted By krafty
O is Opportunites

O is opportunities. Is it time to work on personal life and the steps. Am I applying to my everyday life? Do I need to get touch with with my HP? Do I need to keep in the present?
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 10-25-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,406
Posted By krafty
THE Right Thing

"The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it." Norman Schwarzoff

Sometimes we waffle over what to doing a difficult situation simply because...
Forum: Recipes 10-25-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,956
Posted By krafty
QUICK & EASY YEAST ROLLS

1 pkg dry active yeast
3/4 c. water (105-115~)
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp veg. oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
2 1/2 c. four
soft butter or margarine

Dissolve yeast in water in...
Forum: Alcohol, Drugs and Other Addictions Recovery 10-25-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,929
Posted By krafty
Every Addiction

Every addiction arises from an unconscious refusal to face and move through your own pain. Every addiction starts with pain and ends with pain. Whatever the substance you are addicted to - alcohol,...
Forum: Humor 10-20-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,489
Posted By krafty
Younger Years

An Al-Anon lady showed off her new sobriety ring to some ladies before a meeting.

She explained, "When he's sober, it turns green. When he's drunk, it leaves a red mark on his forehead."
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Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 10-19-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,739
Posted By krafty
freedom

“We are free when we move from a focus on getting love, abundance, peace and freedom to being love, abundance, peace, and freedom.” ~ Brent Kessel
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 10-19-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,252
Posted By krafty
Why do some of us wait so long?

So people want to work the program at the their own pace, but I could not wait 20 years to find someone to be my sponsor. I need some to help unpack my baggage.:61:
Forum: Recipes 10-12-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,253
Posted By krafty
Dinner in a Pumpkin

Servings: 9

Ingredients:
1 medium sugar pumpkin
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2...
Forum: Humor 10-11-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,120
Posted By krafty
HOSPITAL CHART BLOOPERS

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HOSPITAL CHART BLOOPERS (Actual entries on hospital charts)
1. The patient refused autopsy.

2. The patient has no previous history of suicides.

3. Patient has left white blood...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 10-11-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,285
Posted By krafty
God and the Spider

Belief is the acceptance of a map, faith is taking the voyage.


God and the Spider
(Author Unknown)

During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific island. The...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 10-11-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 13,275
Posted By krafty
Embracing the New Meditation

Embracing the New
Meditation by Orin and DaBen
I pay attention to all the energy

about me right now.

I feel the surface I am sitting or lying on.

I hear the sounds around me.
Forum: Humor 10-08-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,626
Posted By krafty
The termite can them have all

A termite walks into a bar room and asks,
"Is the bar tender here?"
Forum: Daily Gratitude 10-07-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,169
Posted By krafty
Happiness Boot Camp

Happiness Boot Camp: How to Take Charge of Your Own Happiness
Most people know the importance of exercising the body. Did you know that you can actually exercise your brain to increase happiness?...
Forum: Prayers and Prayer Requests 10-06-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 20,251
Posted By krafty
Earle M. Memorial Prayer

Dear God,
Help me to realize this day that it is Your will,
not mine that is to be done, and then do it.
Help me to accept myself as I am,
but to constantly hope that I may become better.
Help...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 10-04-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 88,945
Posted By krafty
Quotes

“If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in...
Forum: Humor 10-01-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,774
Posted By krafty
Classifieds

COMPLETE SET OF ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA. 45 Volumes. Excellent
Condition. $1,000 or best offer. No longer needed. Married now and
wife knows everything.

WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE. Worn once by...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 10-01-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,243
Posted By krafty
The act of forgiveness

There are no mistakes.

The act of forgiveness takes place in our own mind. It really has nothing to do with the other person.

When we blame another, we give our power away because we’re placing...
Forum: General Forum 10-01-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,052
Posted By krafty
A Simple Path – To a Useful Life

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” ~ William James

Egg drop soup and fried rice was the perfect lunch combination on a chilly autumn day recently. After filling my spoon with the...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,671
Posted By krafty
"If I'm feeling hysterical, it must be historical."

"If I'm feeling hysterical, it must be historical."

Before recovery, I often wondered why little things caused such a big reaction in me. Somebody driving too slow, other people's comments,...
Forum: Alcohol, Drugs and Other Addictions Recovery 09-30-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,627
Posted By krafty
Give all your problems to God - He'll be up all night anyway!

When I first heard this saying I instantly thought of all the nights I used to lay in bed worrying, rehashing, or trying to solve all my problems. In fact, before recovery it was actually easier to...
Forum: General Forum 09-29-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,664
Posted By krafty
Control your thoughts

When negative thoughts show up, acknowledge it. Then, ask yourself the following questions.
* Why am I thinking about this?
* Am I in the past or in the now?
* What is the benefit of holding on to...
Forum: General Forum 09-29-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,236
Posted By krafty
Discipline

Life is difficult.
This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. The first of the "Four Noble Truths" which Buddha taught was "Life is unsatisfactoriness." It is a great truth because once we...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 09-29-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,236
Posted By krafty
Life Is Not Perfect

Life Is Not Perfect

Go ahead with life as it is, with the bumps and pitfalls. However it is, give your best to every moment.

Don’t spend your time waiting for the perfect situation, something...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-28-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,165
Posted By krafty
Detachment with love gains new meaning

One of the great gifts of the recovery movement is the concept of detachment with love.
Originally conceived as a way to relate to an alcoholic family member, detachment with
love is actually a...
Forum: General Forum 09-26-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,075
Posted By krafty
ATTITUDE ~~

Attitude, according to me, is more important than facts.

It is more important than the past, than education, than money,
than
circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other...
Forum: Alcohol, Drugs and Other Addictions Recovery 09-22-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,572
Posted By krafty
Helping

Helping others is a significant part of the program, and there are many ways the program gets passed on. When you live the program and share it with others, you are carrying the message, especially...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 09-21-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,207
Posted By krafty
~ Live In The Present ~

~ Live In The Present ~

One day at a time...this is enough.
Do not look back and grieve over the past,
for it is gone;
and do not be troubled about the future,
for it has not yet come.
Live...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 09-21-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,356
Posted By krafty
]~ One Day ~

~ One Day ~

Today is one day of your life,
tomorrow one day less.
We forget so easy,
think that all is endless.
Listen - stand still,
look around - and dont forget that,
Today is one day of...
Forum: Daily Gratitude 09-18-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,903
Posted By krafty
The Day’s Closing

by Madisyn Taylor

Evening time is often overlooked in our busy lives, but is an important time of day for reflection on our day's actions.


From the beginning of time, a richly colored twinge...
Forum: Humor 09-18-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,791
Posted By krafty
Icon18 Couple Humor

One evening a husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife, 'Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in 'Slim Fast.' Maybe it would take a few inches off of your butt!'

His wife was...
Forum: Prayers and Prayer Requests 09-18-2013, 11:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,886
Posted By krafty
As a seeker of serenity, courage and wisdom

... grant me the
Serenity to accept things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can, and the
Wisdom to know the difference
... grant me
Patience for the things that take time...
Forum: Humor 09-18-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,065
Posted By krafty
SIGNS FOUND IN KITCHENS:

:hungry:

- I clean house every other day. Today is the other day!
- So this isn't Home Sweet Home.... Adjust!
- Ring bell for maid service. If no answer, do it yourself!
- If you write in the...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 09-17-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,725
Posted By krafty
When I first came

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When I first came to Alcoholics Anonymous, I thought that
quitting drinking was the end of my journey. What I've been
amazed to learn is that quitting drinking was the beginning of my...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-17-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 7,222
Posted By krafty
A LETTER FROM AN ALCOHOLIC

THE ALCOHOLIC SPEAKS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

I am an alcoholic. I need your help.

Don't lecture, blame or scold me. You wouldn't be angry at me for having TB or diabetes. Alcoholism is a...
Forum: Inspirations, Poetry, Quotes, Thoughts, Etc 09-16-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,670
Posted By krafty
Life

Don't go through life, grow through life.
Eric Butterworth
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-16-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 8,205
Posted By krafty
To "let go"

To "let go" does not mean to stop caring,

it means I can’t do it for someone else.

To "let go" is not to cut myself off,

it’s the realization I can’t control another.

To...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-14-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,422
Posted By krafty
Patience

“Patience - the gift of being able to see past the emotion. ”
Rodney Williams
Forum: Daily Gratitude 09-14-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,735
Posted By krafty
Sometimes

Sometimes you think life could get any better. God gives you more; A friend helps you out. By show maybe your problems were not as bad has you thought. I got out of the Coffee Shop.
Low and behold...
Forum: Daily Spiritual Meditations 09-14-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,736
Posted By krafty
In-Your-Face Productions

by Alan Cohen

Why do you have that big bandage on your leg?" I asked my friend Corey.

"I burned my leg during a Sweat Lodge ceremony," she answered. "I was sitting in the back of the lodge, and...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-13-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,528
Posted By krafty
Detachment. How Can I?

by Joe Herzanek

When life becomes one crisis after another, when emotional pain and endless drama become “the norm” what am I supposed to do? Over the past few decades I’ve received this question...
Forum: Prayers and Prayer Requests 09-12-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 20,551
Posted By krafty
Pray and Then Work

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by: Thomas S. Monson, Aspiring to Greatness



"A mammoth 747 jetliner, while flying over the Pacific, sustained a gigantic tear on its side, ejecting nine passengers to their deaths,...
Forum: Humor 09-12-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,405
Posted By krafty
Fragile Package

When a woman decided to send the old family Bible to her brother in another state, the postal worker asked her if there was anything breakable in the package.

“Only the Ten Commandments,” she...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-12-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,736
Posted By krafty
Staying Out of the Middle

"I don't want to get in the middle, but..."
is a sign that we may have just stepped into the middle.
We do not have to get caught in the middle of other people's
issues, problems, or...
Forum: Family and Friends of Alcoholics and Addicts 09-12-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,183
Posted By krafty
Staying Out of the Middle

lighthouse: "I don't want to get in the middle, but..."
is a sign that we may have just stepped into the middle.
We do not have to get caught in the middle of other people's
issues, problems, or...
Forum: Humor 09-11-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,989
Posted By krafty
Our younger days

Sensitive Men!
:9:Steve, Bob, and Jeff were working on a very high scaffolding.
Suddenly, Steve falls off. He is killed instantly. After the
ambulance leaves with Steve's body, Bob and Jeff...
Forum: Humor 09-11-2013, 11:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,887
Posted By krafty
Icon15 A COWBOY'S GUIDE TO LIFE

Don't squat with your spurs on.

Don't interfere with something that ain't botherin' you none.

Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

The easiest way to eat crow is while...
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