AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
April 7, 2013
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Acceptance
Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober;
unless I accept life completely on life's terms, I cannot be happy.
I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world
as on what needs to be changed in me and in my attitudes.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 417
Thought to Ponder . . .
Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change.
A Member Shares:
Hi, my name is Candace, and I'm an alcoholic. I was just sitting here trying to figure out if I am still resisting anything. And my honest answer is no, nothing on purpose. I know when I came to AA, I was totally in denial. I thought I was just being picked on. It was a rare case that I was out late drinking and driving, but I do remember asking for help on how to quit drinking. Lo and behold, I got the answer! Granted, I was pushed into it by the courts, but I am so happy I did. When I came into the doors of AA I was told I had to change everything. Boy was I resistant to that! I had to change my way of thinking, I had to change my behavior – basically, I had to become a different person. But that wasn't the case; I am still Candace, I just live in a more positive way. I no longer try to look at the bad in everything. I try to pick at least one thing each day that is a blessing, and I can really appreciate the little things now. I read the few paragraphs on page 417 about acceptance each day because I know I can apply it to something each day. I also just want to share this: Right before this meeting my father and I were left alone at home. Mom and Grandma had run to the store, and I made my amends to him. I started crying so hard, and he just looked at me and told me it was ok, that he knows I don't do that anymore. And then, he hugged me. We never hug. I'm amazed at how great I feel right now. So yes, I accept that I did some rotten stuff in the past and I am willing to change my future. I appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for allowing me to share.
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