AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
July 29, 2013
Laughter
Once we recognize self-pity for what it is,
we can start doing something about it other than drink. . .
Some of the biggest belly laughs at AA meetings erupt
when a member describes his or her own latest orgy of self-pity,
and we listeners find ourselves looking into a fun-house mirror.
There we are -- grown men and women tangled up
in the emotional diaper of an infant.
It can be a shock, but the shared laughter takes the pain out of it.
- Living Sober, pp. 57-58
Thought to Ponder . . .
Laughter is the sound of recovery.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T L C = Tears, Laughter, Caring.
Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message.
Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
dailythought@aa-alive.org
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