"To be gravely affected, one does not necessarily have to drink a long time nor take the quantities some of us have." -#AA BB p. 97 #SoberSky #Recovery

"If the mountain seems too big today then climb a hill instead; If morning brings you sadness it’s okay to stay in bed. If the day ahead feels heavy and your plans feel like a curse, There’s no shame in rearranging, don’t make yourself feel worse..."-Laura Ding-Edwards #SoberSky #Meditation

"Share your love, your joy, your happiness, your time, your food, your money gladly with all. Give out all the love you can with a glad, free heart and hand. Do all you can for others and back will come countless stores of blessings. Sharing draws others to you." #AA TFT #SoberSky #Recovery

"I know in my heart that the world has so many sincere & good people in it who want to contribute to the world, whose hearts are set in the right direction. I join with those good souls in my wish to be part of a force that can heal the world...I unite my soul energy with like minded people." -Daly

I don't know who Will Stancil is.

"We can set our lives on "automatic pilot" by choosing continuing recovery as our major goal and letting all things fall in line with that. The turbulence of ordinary living cannot deflect us from our true course if we calmly accept it as natural, unavoidable, and non-threatening."-WiDP #SoberSky

"Life seems hard. Recovery seems hard. This is when we need to slow down and take a look at what's going on..Remember, all problems are not our problems. All work is not our work. We can't have everything the way we want it. But we can do our part and let go of the rest." -KIS #SoberSky #Recovery

"Liquor used to be my friend. I used to have a lot of fun drinking. Practically all the fun I had was connected with drinking. But the time came when liquor became my enemy... And since I realize that liquor is now my enemy, my main business now is keeping sober."-24HrADay #SoberSky #Recovery

#SoberLife #SoberSky #Sobriety #ODAAT #Sober #RecoveryPosse

"Before my [sobriety] began, laughter was one of the most painful sounds I knew. I never laughed & I felt that anyone else's laughter was directed at me...By the end of my drinking not even alcohol could provoke a drunken giggle in me...[In recovery], I learned to laugh at myself."-DR #Recovery

Keep talking Trump! Piss off the 3 Justices that think the Constitution doesn't matter. Winning strategy.

"It is not surprising that our drinking careers have been characterized by countless vain attempts to prove we coull drink like other people. The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker." #AA BB p. 30 #Recovery #SoberSky

"We no longer wanted to live as addicts. That meant we had to change & to learn to live sober. It's been nonstop ever since: learn about ourselves, change a little, learn about ourselves, change a little more...All we know is that each step of learning and changing makes life better."-KIS #Recovery

"I could no longer hide behind self-rationalization, nor behind the insanity of my disease. If I was to attain a joyous life for myself (and subsequently for those I love), my only course was one in which I imposed on myself an effort of commitment, discipline, and responsibility." #DR #SoberSky

"An important part of my program is detachment; I take responsibility for me & I allow others to take responsibility for themselves...Sometimes I need to love a person enough to let tthem go. Spiritually I understand that in order to be free, I must give freedom to others." -FLDM #SoberSky #Recovery

I missed Fetterman's campaign. Did he run left or center and move right? Was his entire campaign a deception? Did the stroke damage his brain? How the hell did this happen?

"The acceptance of my disease around alcohol has taught me that I am not perfect, and I do not live in a perfect world-this leads to an acceptance of others. My pain around alcohol has given me an insight into the sufferings of others-and this has produced spiritual growth."-FLDM #SoberSky #Recovery

#WalkforPeace, the 120-days, 2,300-mile journey by Buddhist monks with loyal dog, Aloka to raise awareness of inner peace and mindfulness across America and the world. "May all division gently fade like morning mist. May peace and harmony bring us all together, not just today, but always." 🙏✨

Meditation isn’t thinking about nothing. New research reinforces that it's a mind-altering, dynamic state that promotes focus, learning, and well-being. www.wired.com/story/study-...

"Note: The Global Loving-Kindness Meditation session is currently delayed by approximately one hour. Instead of our planned start time of 4:30 PM, we now estimate the meditation will begin at 5:30 PM EST...May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace." dhammacetiya.com/walk-for-pea...

"Even when we consciously don't think we want to get high, our addiction works through our subconscious & calls, '...just one won't hurt; well, if they're going to be like that' Our subconscious pops silly excuses for using into our minds. We must learn to recognize & neutralize these thoughts."-H2H

This is the FBI’s list of “Prominent Names” it was tracking in the Epstein Case. This list appears in this slide show, FBI email correspondence, and FBI tip sheets — all of which I saw unredacted today. Believe the survivors. You can see this file on DOJ’s website www.justice.gov/epstein/file...

#SoberSky #Recovery

"We know for certain that nobody’s behavior — no matter how offensive, distasteful or vicious — is worth the price of a relapse. Our own recovery is primary." -ADAAT #SoberSky #Recovery

WaxWord Sunday night Epstein scoop @thewrap.com : Wasserman’s top music agents have given CEO Casey Wasserman an ultimatum – either sell them the music business and leave, or they will leave the agency. Their clients like Chappell Roan, Joni Mitchell ... www.thewrap.com/industry-new...

"Serenity and happiness have become much more important to us than the excitement of drinking which lifts us up for a short while but lets us way down in the end...the time comes for all of us alcoholics when drinking ceases to be fun and becomes trouble." -24HrsADay #SoberSky #Recovery

"You will feel powerless at times, yet once you live through your withdrawal and early confusing recovery, your resiliency to endure, survive, and thrive will amaze you. You are in a unique position to learn from this, turn around, and offer help to others." -Hour To Hour #SoberSky #Recovery

"Your job now is to be at the place where you can be of maximum helpfulness to others..." #AA BB p.102 #SoberSky #Recovery

"One exercise that I practice is to try for a full inventory of my blessings and then for a right acceptance of the many gifts that are mine--both temporal and spiritual. Here I try to achieve a state of joyful gratitude." -Bill W. Grapevine, 1962 #SoberSky #Recovery

"Pleasure is important in recovery. But at times we think pleasure is the answer to life's pains...We need to watch out so we don't switch to another addiction--such as gambling, food, sex, or work. The real answer to life's pains is in having a strong spiritual center." #AA -KIS #SoberSky #Recovery

"Faced with alcoholic destruction, we soon became as open minded on spiritual matters as we had tried to be on other questions. In this respect alcohol was a great persuader. It finally beat us into a state of reasonableness." - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 48 #SoberSky #Recovery

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"The Steps enable us to discover two roadblocks that keep us from seeing the value & comfort of the spiritual approach: self-justification & self-righteousness. The 1st grimly assures me that I’m always right. The 2nd mistakenly comforts me with the delusion that I’m better than other people." ADAAT

It is not wrong to seek solace in nature. But we cannot turn a blind eye to injustice. We have to figure out how to keep both things in view: the angels & the oil derricks. To get up each morning & meditate for a moment on beauty before diving into whatever fresh horrors the news of the day brings.

Today, as I celebrate my birthday, I honor the bridge. Grateful for those who walked beside me—each with purpose, each a lesson. Some remain on the path; others were part of the crossing. I honor the bridge and move forward—open, grateful & excited for what’s ahead. Honor the bridge. Namaste. 🙏

Awards shows are always visual, spawning talked-about looks and funny memes. Alt text will be the only way that many people get access to that information. Alt text will be how they can participate in the conversation. If you struggle to understand alt text, this guid will help. #GRAMMYS

Meditation has been my saving grace during these anxiety inducing times. I still have the power with prayer & meditation to calm my inner self. They can’t take that from me if I don’t let them. I am at peace in the midst of the storm 🙏☮️❤️

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"While I may be powerless to solve the globe's problems, I am given all the power I need to make a difference to my community, my family, my job, my friends, and most importantly, to stay sober and help other alcoholics." November 2013 #AA Grapevine #SoberSky #Recovery

Live with mindfulness and kindness, aware that our thoughts and actions ripple outward. When cruelty causes harm, silence allows it to grow, so speak out-without threatening. Be an angel helper when help is needed, choosing compassion even when there is risk, do what you can to protect one another.

"In learning to practice these Steps in my daily living, I began to acquire faith & a philosophy to live by. Whole new vistas were opened up for me...& life began to take on color & interest. In time, I found myself looking forward to each new day with pleasurable anticipation." #AA BB p. 275 #Sober

These words demand attention. “In a real sense this is holy ground, consecrated by blood spilled here. The cost is high, and so I had to be here to stand in the very place where this tragedy unfurled… I think we’re at a defining moment for our country…” ~ Rev Warnock Take a moment, so much more…

"We make a full commitment to any project we undertake & we do our best at all times. Then we let things unfold rather than trying to force them..The slogan is not a prescription for laziness & indifference. It is a reminder to avoid high-pressure tactics & excessive pushing." -Walk in Dry Places

"There are times when things just don't work out...Sobriety is no guarantee that things will always work out according to our expectations. But no disappointment or failure has to throw us or cause permanent distress." -Walk in Dry Places #SoberSky #Recovery

What good does it do to put more restrictions on ICE when they're not following the restrictions they already have?

Don't forget to contact your Senators today. Email them if you can express yourself better that way. Also, if you're bringing posts over from the hellscape, alt text that shit. Do we believe in inclusion here or not? Here's a quick link for emailing senators: www.senate.gov/senators/sen...

The march is now passing the Chicago city hall / Cook County hall building. The chant goes up, "Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"

There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry