“Off The Wall Contrarian Quotes for people in recovery” is a book of sayings, aphorisms and quotes for The 12 step movements it is filled with proverbs, sayings and slogans that combine to provide kernels of truth. These single sentence thought provoking words became the keystones of Recovery. They are the concepts of the 12 step movement,reduced to simplistic terms. They are a simple way of expanding your understanding with easy to remember words for your program. A helpful workbook for people who are serious about their Recovery.
Affirmations,Quotes, wit, and words of wisdom for people in 12 step recovery programs It is specific to alcohol and yet it applies to people fighting any addiction. Friends of addicted people will gain insight from this book. It is a wonderful gift for Sponsors as a source document to help with their sponsorship.
PLEASE NOTE: THESE WRITINGS ARE NOT
APPROVED BY A.A. OR BY ANY OTHER
PROGRAM
The intention is that this collection of sayings, quotes, and
thoughts brings help to recovering people. From a simple
laugh to helpful insights, and in the spirit of taking what
works and leaving the rest, you are encouraged to do so.
Samples
1) One must be careful that they do not get so hot that they
melt their clay feet and lose their footing.
2) Be glad you are off the wall; it gives one freedom to
move.
3) A slip is when you stop doing the same thing over and
over and expecting the same result.
4) When you are in the rooms and not doing the steps you
are only safe if you can walk on dangerous waters.
5) The alcoholic proved the proverb that watch out for your
friends and love your enemies. Their friend alcohol became
their enemy and their enemies became their friends.
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AA SLOGANS
It works…it really does! (Page 88, line 8 in the big book)
More will be revealed.
It’s in the book.
When all else fails, follow directions.
Respect the anonymity of others.
Principles before personalities.
When we surrender to our higher power, the journey
begins.
Fear stands for Frustration, Ego, Anxiety, and
Resentment.
The 12 steps tell us how it works; the 12 traditions tell us
why it works.
When man listens, God speaks; when man obeys, God
works.
Your big book is your sponsor too.
