A B C's of Big Book of A.A., Page 60 Our description of the alcoholic, the chapter to the agnostic, and our personal adventures before and after make clear three pertinent ideas:   (a) That we were alcoholic and could not manage our own lives. (b) That probably no human power could have relieved our alcoholism. (c) That God could and would if He were sought.

Happiness We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another.  Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are.  After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with.  We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage.  We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together,  when we get a nicer car, are we able to go on a nice vacation, or when we retire.  The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?  Your life will always be filled with challenges.  It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway.  Happiness is the way.  So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more  because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time with ...and remember that time waits for no one.  So, stop waiting....  --until your car or home is paid off  --until you get a new car or home  --until your kids leave the house  --until you go back to school  --until you finish school  --until you lose 10 lbs.  --until you gain 10 lbs.  --until you get married  --until you get a divorce  --until you have kids  --until you retire  --until summer  --until spring  --until winter  --until fall  --until you die    There is no better time than right now to be happy.  Happiness is a journey, not a destination.  So-work like you don't need money, Love like you've never been hurt, And dance like no one's watching. If You are Not Happy Today, Then What Day are You Waiting ON?????

Happiness is not a matter of events; it depends upon the tides of the mind. --Alice Meyvell It's thought that Abe Lincoln once said, "We're as happy as we make up our minds to be." In other words, we decide to be happy. Bad weather, lost toys, broken plans, even angry friends don't have to ruin our own happiness unless we let them. We're always in control of our own thoughts and feelings, and happiness is a feeling we can choose even when others around us have chosen to be angry or sad. Even when the day is gloomy and none of our plans are working out, we can still be cheerful if we decide to be. How lucky we are that someone else can't decide for us how to feel. We'd be nothing more than robots if that were true. Am I ready to make this day a happy one?

Looked For Years I looked for years, But could not see That all my mistakes Were caused by me I looked for years, But could not see All the love that surrounded me Traveled so many different ways, Trying to justify those evil days I looked for years, But could not see I was an alcoholic, Drowning in me I used everything I could find I was way out of my mind I looked for years, But could not see Farther than my nose, I was near sighted and God knows Self centered and Selfish As can be Just another alcoholic, Who was not free Chains bound my spirit, Back in those days Held prisoner By Lust, Greed, Alcohol Held tight, Did not know To get free I had to let go Looked for years, But could not see My biggest problem was me, Altered reality kept me blind I look for years but could not find, Any peace or serenity Guilt and shame Was all I could see Sick and tired Of Being sick and tired I turned to the fellowship The place where love abides No one there needs to hide Honest Open Willing I started to see Opened my eyes To reality No longer bound I was now free I thank my God For helping me to see Peace Serenity Humility Now dwells Inside of me Thanks to my Sponsor And God I can now see.