Wilson Smith Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 10 hours ago, MrPatrickThai said: You are assuming a lot! I don't have resentments these days for long. Your original post and through out this whole thread is a resentment! Take a reread Captain Serenity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 On 09/10/2017 at 11:46 AM, rucus7 said: I made the self commitment of one year without alcohol. After that one year I realized I feel good not drinking. However I did replace one addiction with another. I became an exercise fanatic and middle distance runner. Some use AA and the support it gives them. I found another path. On 09/10/2017 at 11:46 AM, rucus7 said: I made the self commitment of one year without alcohol. After that one year I realized I feel good not drinking. However I did replace one addiction with another. I became an exercise fanatic and middle distance runner. Some use AA and the support it gives them. I found another path. Thanks for the answer. Personally,I could never quit on will power. I certainly don't take ANY credit for my sobriety. As a matter of interest, are you an AA member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 No, I have never attended a meeting. However one of my siblings stopped drinking and still attends and sponsors others. I have a close friend in Thailand that attends regularly. Both have more years not drinking than I do. I fully understand that A.A. can be beneficial. I find this thread fascinating. All the quibbling about how and what defines a drunk/problem drinker/ alcoholic seems petty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 23/12/2017 at 1:20 PM, Sheryl said: I personally practice Buddhism but found that the 12 steps not only did nto conflict but greatly augmented my Buddhist practice and indeed, helped fill in some gaps/areas which the Buddhist teachings , oriented as they are to Asian cultures, did not fully address, at least not in a way that worked for me as a Westerner steeped in an ethos of individualism and excessive emphasis on self will. Recently, Santikaro gave a lecture on Buddhism and the 12 steps at our meeting for Thai alcoholics. Santikaro was a monk and translator for Aj. Buddadassa Bhikhu. http://www.liberationpark.org/events/12step.htm I'm not a Buddhist but went to Suan Mokh many years ago(drunk), for a silent retreat. There was a monk there that violated the AA big book with Buddhism. Many similarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 13/01/2018 at 9:14 PM, rucus7 said: . All the quibbling about how and what defines a drunk/problem drinker/ alcoholic seems petty. I think it is of utmost importance to know what your problem is, so you can take the appropriate action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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