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| Member's Thoughts |
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This page is produced and presented by the local
area members of CoDa. Here, we share some of our stories, thoughts, poetry, or wisdom
that has helped us through difficult periods in our various lives.
We know the value of sharing ourselves with others
and we hope to welcome you with what we share with you.
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"Happiness and freedom begin with a
clear understanding of one principle: some things are within our control and some things
are not. It is only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to
distinguish between what you can and cannot control that inner tranquility and outer
effectiveness become possible... ...Remember too, that if you think
you have free rein over things that are naturally beyond your control, or if you attempt
to adopt the affairs of others as your own, your pursuits will be thwarted and you will
become a frustrated, anxious and fault-finding person."- Epicetus, Stoic Philosopher (In approx. 95 AD.)
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Awareness without change is a game.
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FOR SALE. FREEDOM, new condition. For price and
other information, contact your Higher Power.
by Rachel H.
"I know a new freedom." I hear this read twice a week. I used to read
those words or hear those words, and they were… just words. Now I am experiencing
those words more and more as time goes on. I may not feel free all the time but, by gum,
I’m making progress!...click
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Attraction Versus Promotion
I didn't understand this when I first came into CoDA. I was so happy with my
progress; so sure I had found THE WAY. I was a traveling evangelist - giving away
books and ragging people to meetings because I knew what THEY needed. How
crazy was that? Although my intentions were good, I have come to realize that what
people need and when they need it isn't up to me. We all recover at
our own pace.
Now I respect people enough to allow them to be attracted to CoDA if they are and to
accept it if they aren't. I have found THE WAY; but it is only THE WAY for
me; other people have to find their own way.
Camilla P.
2005
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| Memory of Connie P. |
Going to my first meeting was scary, and I was a
mess. I didn't want to go in. But I did. I thought, "I don't belong here !". I felt so out of place
and isolated. Connie let me know I was in the right place, and I was welcome! That was a huge relief.
Connie was there for me at the beginning, and she was always there when I needed some
" esh" (experience, strength and
hope). Her laughter melted so many worries I would have, and how she worked her program
was truly inspiring. Keeping her focus on experience, strength and hope, she showed me a
way that I, as yet, hope to get to. She was a great, gifted spirit who helped so many in
this community, helped start so many meetings, and was an integral part of this
organization; and she was as honest with herself and others as they come. Connie was a "celebration of life", and I know I am a
better human being for having met this soul on our mutual journey.
Blessings Connie, you are always with me...
May I always be on your list!
~Tracy A.
07/11/07
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How can you carry the message? Work step 12?
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with your story, thoughts, ideas, experience, strength, and hope.
It only works if you work it.
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