AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
June 1, 2014
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Awareness
Today I must be aware of my alcoholism.
I cannot afford to believe that I have gained control of my drinking --
or again I will think I've gained control over my life.
Such a feeling of control is fatal to my recovery.
- Daily Reflections, p. 26
Thought to Ponder . . .
My sponsor gave me a "Humility" badge;
then took it away when I started wearing it.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
A A = Always Aware.
A Member Shares:
I'm Garth, an alcoholic. My first sponsor was very laid back and almost never reprimanded me. When I was sober two years, we took a four-day fishing trip on my charter boat. I'd just earned my two-year chip and was pretty full of myself. I was actually bragging. Finally, he'd had enough of my cockiness and told me that I had better be careful of my attitude. I was shattered, and went down into the cabin to think about it. As I sat there looking at my two-year chip, I happened to look over to the counter where my 24-hour chip lay. I then glued the 24-hour chip and the two-year chip together, and it worked! Every time I looked at that glued-together chip it reminded me that I have only today. Thanks.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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