AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 14, 2026  Character and ComfortBut whenever we had to choose between character and comfort, the character-building was lost in the dust of our chase after what we thought was happiness. Seldom did we look at character-building as something desirable in itself, something we would like to strive for whether our instinctual needs were met or not.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Seven) p. 72  Thought to Ponder . . .Character is what I am; reputation ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 13, 2026  SurrenderWe SURRENDER TO WIN. On the face of it, surrendering certainly does not seem likewinning. But it is in A.A. Only after we have come to the end of our rope, hit a stone wall in some aspect of our lives beyond which we can go no further; only when we hit “bottom” in despair and surrender, can we accomplish sobriety which we could never accomplish before. We must, and we do, surrender in order to win.- Alcoholics Anonymous, 2nd Edition (The Profe ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 12, 2026  Range of Our NeedsPrayer, as commonly understood, is a petition to God. Having opened our channel as best we can, we try to ask for those right things of which we and others are in the greatest need. And we think that the whole range of our needs is well defined by that part of Step Eleven which says: ". . . knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out." A request for this fits in any part of our day.- Twelve Steps and Twelve ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 11, 2026  Our Real PurposeAt the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 18  Thought to Ponder . . .Trust God. Clean house. Help others.  AA-related 'Alconym'F R E E  =   Fortunately, Recovery Enhances Everything.  To Unsubscribe - Click HereYou are current ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 10, 2026  The Entire ConfidenceBut the ex-problem drinker who has found this solution, who is properly armed with facts about himself, can generally win the entire confidence of another alcoholic in a few hours. Until such an understanding is reached, little or nothing can be accomplished.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 18  Thought to Ponder . . .Service is spirituality in action.  AA-related 'Alconym'A A's - R - U S  =   Alc ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 9, 2026  Enjoying LifeWe have been speaking to you of serious, sometimes tragic things. We have been dealing with alcohol in its worst aspect. But we aren't 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.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) p. 132  Thought to Ponder . . .As long as you can laugh at yourself, you will never cease to be amused.  AA-related 'Alconym ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 8, 2026~ Scroll Down for Share ~  AcceptanceOur very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are. . . Again and again, we shall need to return to that unflattering point of departure. This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably practice every day of our lives. Provided we strenuously avoid turning these realistic surveys of the facts of life into  ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 7, 2026  Two AlternativesIf you are as seriously alcoholic as we were, we believe there is no middle-of- the-road solution. We were in a position where life was becoming impossible, and if we had passed into the region from which there is no return through human aid, we had but two alternatives: One was to go on to the bitter end, blotting out the consciousness of our intolerable situation as best we could; and the other, to accept spiritual help.- Alcoholics An ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 6, 2026  AngerNor were we ever skillful in separating justified from unjustified anger. As we saw it, our wrath was always justified. Anger, that occasional luxury of more balanced people, could keep us on an emotional jag indefinitely. These emotional “dry benders” often led straight to the bottle. Other kinds of disturbances—jealousy, envy, self-pity, or hurt pride—did the same thing.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 90  Thought to Ponde ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 5, 2026  Peace of MindWe enjoy moments in which there is something like real peace of mind. To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety—in other words, to all of us—this newfound peace is a priceless gift.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Seven) p. 74  Thought to Ponder . . .Happiness and peace of mind are always here, open and free to anyone.  AA-related 'Alconym'S T E P  =   Something That Enhanc ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 4, 2026  InvolvedI keep involved in the AA program, trying to give back a little of what I have received so freely. Whenever I go to a meeting, I like to arrive early and stay late. I like the face-to-face sharing before and after the meetings. That way, I get to meet the new members and give them a warm welcome, a handshake, and a smile.- The Best of Grapevine, (Volume 1) p. 196  Thought to Ponder . . .The sense of belonging is tremendously exciting.   ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 3, 2026  Language of the HeartIn any meeting, anywhere, A.A.'s share experience, strength, and hope with each other, in order to stay sober and help other alcoholics. Modem-to-modem or face-to-face, A.A.'s speak the language of the heart in all its power and simplicity.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Foreward to the 4th Edition) p. xxiv  Thought to Ponder . . .Sobriety delivers everything alcohol promised.  AA-related 'Alconym'H E A R T  =   Healing ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 2, 2026  We Knew DifferentOf course we finally did experiment, and when unexpected results followed, we felt different; in fact we knew different; and so we were sold on meditation and prayer. And that, we have found, can happen to anybody who tries. It has been well said that "almost the only scoffers at prayer are those who never tried it enough."- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Eleven) p. 97  Thought to Ponder . . .Trying to pray is ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 1, 2026  AngerIf we were to live, we had to be free of anger. The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us. They may be the dubious luxury of normal men, but for alcoholics these things are poison.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works,) p. 66  Thought to Ponder . . .Anger rules nothing except itself.  AA-related 'Alconym'C A L M  =   Cause Anger Left Me.  To Unsubscribe - Click HereYou are currently subscribed to   Daily Thoug ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 31, 2026  Spiritual ExperiencesMost of our experiences are what the psychologist William James calls the "educational variety" because they develop slowly over a period of time. Quite often friends of the newcomer are aware of the difference long before he is himself. He finally realizes that he has undergone a profound alteration in his reaction to life; that such a change could hardly have been brought about by himself alone.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (S ...Continue Reading