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Andy C.

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Port Arthur, Canada

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https://the4thdimension.ca

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Self Help, Spirituality

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Andy C was born in Port Arthur, Ontario. He graduated from Lakehead University with a Commerce and Finance Degree and then completed a Law Degree at the University of Toronto.

He sobered up in his third year of law school, November 3, 1977. Since then, he has completed over 46 years of continuous sobriety.

He moved to Calgary. He married his wife Doreen, and they have two children.

For Andy, not drinking was the first spiritual awakening. He’s been blessed with subsequent spiritual awakenings as the results of the practice of the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Andy has been instrumental in the foundation and ongoing growth of Simon House in Calgary. He was also a leader in the creation and management of the Alberta Lawyers’ Assist Progr ...more

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Measuring Stick: Using Anger & Anxiety as a Spiritual Yardstick

“Unexpected events used to make me angry and anxious.”
But now, trusting in God for all outcomes, unexpected events are merely a surprise.

This was a wonderful share at an AA meeting.

Later, when I reflected on the share, I thought to myself, “I am nowhere near that level of serenity, but while I am striving for this marvelous state of mind and spirit, I can use that message as a yardstick of my

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	GEMS: 12-Step Meeting Shares, Notes and Thoughts (The GEMS Series: 12-Step Shares, Notes and Thoughts) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Closing Arguments: For Twelve-Stepping Lawyers it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Still More GEMS: 12-Step Shares, Notes and Thoughts (The GEMS Series: 12-Step Shares, Notes and Thoughts Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	More GEMS: 12-step shares, notes and thoughts (The GEMS Series: 12-Step Shares, Notes and Thoughts) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Power of Two Way Prayer: Finding New Meaning in Addiction Recovery and Spiritual Growth

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

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