Thoughts by Peter Marinelli It’s interesting that when the AA movement began how recovery was approached with such a great sense of urgency and the solution –God- had to be found or else. Our founding members had no issues with discussing God and any means possible to experience God was encouraged. Although when it ... Read More
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Emmet Fox and AA by Peter Marinelli
What’s Going on Here!? Convenience Store Drugs – by Peter Marinelli
One can walk into most gas station convenient stores or 711 and on display for sale is something called spice. It’s a relatively new drug that can only be tested with UA tests kits that specialize in this sort of drug finding. Our young folks are purchasing spice to get high and some of the effects are deadly. What ... Read More
Studying the Traditions of A.A. – Peter Marinelli
Thoughts by Peter Marinelli I so much enjoy reading about our sacred history and get to touch the early days. I responsibility is to be an upstanding member of this sacred place of recovery so I need to know about its beginning. As one of my mentors told me we need to not only study our traditions but the tradition ... Read More
A Little History Lesson by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts by Peter Marinelli I am always so impressed by the courage and passion and God guidance and quite frankly the hand of God at work for us alcoholics, not only in our modern times but also our early days. Over and over I read stories that are humbling to say the least and I get to touch our history and walk ... Read More
FHE Health by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts on FHE Health by Peter Marinelli I am so fortunate to be a part of the team at FHE Health. I have seen over and over the most expert and passionate staff help men women and their families heal from addiction. I have the opportunity to direct our Phase 3 Transitional Living Program, and work with the staff ... Read More
Got God? by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts by Peter Marinelli Do I bristle with antagonism when the word God is mentioned or discussion about God is spoken of? Even when I claim that I don’t believe in God or there is no God, is it possible that secretly I am sure there is one anyway? The one who has the problem is me towards God not God with me. Is ... Read More
Our “Old-timers” Moving On by Peter Marinelli
Peter Marinelli on the Program What a treat to visit with and “old-timer” over dinner and hear firsthand the stories of the early days in AA. I met a gentleman who knew Bill W and Marty Mann and others who were in AA during its early years. It once again amazed me at the sense of urgency they had to get well with a ... Read More
Do I know what I Belong to? by Peter Marinelli
Thoughts by Peter Marinelli Sometimes I wonder if members of the AA fellowship truly understand what is that they belong to, and the miracle they are a part of. The Sacred place called Alcoholics Anonymous. Lately I see more and more folk’s texting during meetings and are preoccupied with outside “stuff” that is more ... Read More