"It should not surprise us that creativity arises out of the pit of life rather than the high places. For creativity is the ability to put old material into new form, and it is only when old molds and old ways of doing things are forcibly broken up by need or suffering, compelling us to regroup, to rethink, to begin again, that the creative process starts to flow." Catherine Marshall, Beyond Ourselves Camel Prayer
The camel each day goes twice to his knees.
He picks up his load with the greatest of ease. He walks through the day with his head held high. And stays for that day, completely dry. "Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things."
~Samuel M. Shoemaker
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"But we are not a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life." p. 132 of the AA text.
"In time, through recovery, our dreams come true. ...by realizing the will of our Higher Power, dreams do come true in recovery. ... One of the continuing miracles of recovery is becoming a productive, responsible member of society." p. 102 of the NA text. |
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GIFT SHOP: Recovery-Related Merchandise
There are 12-step program and general recovery books, literature, pamphlets, and meditations, as well as milestone medallions, tokens, and chips. Various DVDs, General-recovery T-shirts are available, L to 2XL. AA and NA texts in Braille and on CD.
A few other books: In His Steps, The Little Red Book, Back-to-Basics, As Bill Sees It, Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers, A New Pair of Glasses, Invitation to a Great Experiment, In His Steps, Serenity (christian 12-step companion), Tao Te Ching, Buddhism, and other religion books, A Way Out: A Spiritual Process for Healing, 12-step Prayers, The Table Mate pamphlet, The 4 Absolutes, AA stories, 12-steps for young people, stories, 12-step humor, and so many others. Also, a wider variety of recovery merchandise such as stickers, cards, workbooks, speaker CDs, movie DVDs, jewelry, T-shirts, Daily Slogan Strips, camels, and more miscellaneous items. Merchant services are available – we accept VISA or MasterCard, debit or credit. If you are a member and we have your information on file, we will accept checks. |
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Great for raffles, 12-step anniversaries, and friendship gifts.
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Consignment for Local Artisans in Recovery
Looking for handcrafted gifts? Check out the work of artisans in recovery. Your purchases will help out the artists on their journey on a new way of life.
If you are a crafter/artist in recovery and are looking for a place to show/sell your work, come in to get information and a contract. Do you bead, make jewelry, draw, paint, sew, knit or crochet, carve, work with metal, build, etc.?
You should price your own work based on supplies and labor. link for info. We have forms to list and keep track of your merchandise and the consignment process. download PDF of form "Art Therapy is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight." -The American Art Therapy Association. |
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