The program of Alcoholics Anonymous developed sayings over the years.  While this quips may seem silly to those who do not struggle with addiction, to those who are recovering it becomes a simple way to stop, think and reflect before one uses.  What proverbs are to the Christian, these proverbs, while not directly inspired, help reflect certain truths to the addict.

• Self-will can get me what I want right now,
  God's will can provide what I need for eternity.

• HALT: Don't get
  too Hungry,
  too Angry,
  too Lonely, or
  too Tired!!

• Never walk unescorted through your own mind- it can be a dangerous neighborhood.

• Expectations are premeditated resentments.

• It helps to learn the difference between being responsible to others and being responsible for others.

• Recovery is an inside job.

• Fear is a darkroom where negatives are developed.

• You can’t change yesterday, but you can ruin today by worrying about tomorrow.

• Feel, Deal and the Heal
  (Feel it, Deal with it and then Heal from it)

• Happiness is not getting what you want, it is wanting what you get.

• This too shall pass.

• Listen and learn.

• Al-Anon doesn’t give us the choice between feeling good or feeling bad-it gives us the choice between feeling and not feeling.

• Focus on the program-not the problem.

• Fear is not a shortcoming- it’s an emotion. Our reaction to it can be the shortcoming.

• Alcoholics Anonymous
  Does not work in theory...
  it only works in practice.   Dallas B.

• After physical recovery our sobriety
  depends largely how we discipline our
  emotions and live The A.A. Program....
  Not just from knowing it.

• "True addiction recovery lies in the ability to deal with root issues, not simply medicate the symptoms of them."     D.B.

• Don't give me advice...
  Tell me about your Experience and Strength...
  It gives me hope...
   

• THE EASIEST WAY TO STAY SOBER!
  
  a) Breathe In
  b) Breathe Out
  c) Don't drink in between! 

• An addict has an uncanny sense of being able to be grandiose and have low self esteem at the same time.

• SLIP
  
  Sobriety
  Lost
  It's
  Priority!

• Step One: You messed it up.
  Step Two: It can be fixed
  Step Three: But not ... by you!

• If you're having trouble believing in a power greater than yourself...
  Just try believing in a power OTHER THAN YOURSELF!

• You have received without cost...
  Now give without charge.

• STEPS?
  
  Solution
  To
  Every
  Problem
  Sober!