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June 25

“Keep it simple, stupid.” ¬When I was fifteen and sat in the rooms of A.A., I heard people say a lot of shit. One of the sayings was, “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” I liked it! It said everything I needed to know about how I always approached things. If something was simple, I looked for a way to complicate it. Because nothing that really works could be simple. Right? As far as I was concerned, everything could be overcome with knowledge and elbow grease. For whatever reason, I had always made things much harder than they needed to be, no matter what it was. When I returned to the rooms, someone softened the language to “Keep It Simple, Silly.” WTF? It seems that we alcoholics and addicts could not stand being called “stupid,” and someone got offended over the last thirty years. Do me a favor and bring back the word “stupid” in the K.I.S.S. acronym in recovery. Don’t get too fucking woke.

Reflections

Do you complicate things? Why do you think you do that?

Daily Challenge

Look up “A.A. sayings” on Google.




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June 24



If you can’t do the little things, how in the fuck do you expect to do the big things? This is hard for us alcoholics and addicts to understand in sobriety. We think we know what we need to do. We are sure to have the answers. We want to rush headlong into solving what we think the problem is. You will hear things like, “Make your bed.” or “Take out the trash after you do the dishes.” And that stuff simply does not align with what we think we should do. The problem is that we are still thinking and not listening to what others have done who have successfully solved the problem. They made their beds, took out the trash, got jobs, worked the 12 Steps, went to therapy, and didn’t drink/drug one day at a time. They didn’t get sober and were suddenly struck wonderful by their fairy godsponsor. They did little things each day that amounted to big changes in the long haul.

Reflections

Are you still trying to eat elephants whole? Or one bite at a time?

Daily Challenge

What are two little things you need to do right now?


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June 23

Maybe, God is watching you right now. Maybe, he sees your efforts (or lack thereof) and is giving you back exactly what you are putting in. Perhaps, the “law of attraction” does exist, and all you do is create more of the same. What you focus on, you create. Maybe you are making your reality every day, and what you hope for, wish, and will into existence is all coming true. Just possibly, all your positivity is aligning and generating outcomes that you alone are conjuring and manifesting. All you have to do is keep believing God is on your side and helping you along the way. Maybe that’s what all this is about. Maybe it’s all an illusion, and what it really needs is your undying faith and participation. Maybe the Universe cares about you and your place in it. And just maybe, it’s not so indifferent to your actions or desire.

Or maybe you’re just too cynical to consider any of it.

Reflections

Have your core beliefs changed since getting sober? Are they still changing? Are you willing to allow others to have their own beliefs without comment?

Daily Challenge

Try not to judge or comment on other people’s beliefs today. If it comes up, just shut up. Deal?


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Carl and Kristin discuss their experiences with addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of connection and vulnerability. They reflect on their initial interactions on Reddit.com/r/stopdrinking and how reaching out for help and receiving support made a significant impact on their journeys. They emphasize the power of connecting with others who understand their struggles and provide hope and encouragement. Kristin shares her personal story of hitting rock bottom and finding freedom in sobriety. They discuss the role of online communities like
Reddit.com/r/stopdrinking in providing support and fostering connections. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the transformative power of connection and the importance of reaching out for help. In this conversation, Carl and Kristin discuss the importance of hope and consistency in recovery. They reflect on their own journeys and the impact they have had on each other. They emphasize the need to fill the newfound time in sobriety with meaningful activities and pursue passions. They also discuss the power of gratitude and the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Overall, they highlight the transformative nature of long-term sobriety and the possibilities it opens up.


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Summary:

In this episode, Carl explores the idea of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help him get and remain sober. He engages in a chat with an AI program, seeking advice and guidance on practical steps to achieve sobriety. The conversation covers topics such as setting a date to stop drinking, seeking support from groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), removing temptations, identifying triggers, finding alternatives to drinking, and seeking professional help. The conversation also addresses the effectiveness of AA, the concept of "California sober", and the importance of developing a support network. The AI program provides practical suggestions and encourages Carl to take small steps towards sobriety.



Keywords:

sobriety, artificial intelligence, AI, getting sober, remaining sober, support groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, triggers, alternatives to drinking, professional help, California sober, support network




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Summary

This episode revolves around the topic of making amends in recovery. Carl shares a personal story about a past wrongdoing and the guilt and remorse he felt. He discusses the importance of making amends to honor loved ones who have passed and shares his own experience of visiting a grave and apologizing. The conversation highlights the power of facing shame and remorse in recovery and the healing that comes from making amends.


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