AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
April 1, 2015
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Being Good to Ourselves
Now is the time, the only time there is. And if we are not kind to ourselves right now,
we certainly cannot rightfully expect respect or consideration from others.
We have found we can enjoy, sober, every good thing we enjoyed while drinking -- and many, many more.
It takes a little practice, but the rewards more than make up for the effort.
To do so is not selfish, but self-productive.
Living Sober,p. 42
Thought to Ponder . . .
Self-esteem doesn't need an audience.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
S I T = Stay In Today.
A Member Shares:
Hi, I'm Eric, an alcoholic. I want to put this out there right away: I can be miserable or I can be happy. It takes the same amount of work. Today, I choose happiness. Being good to myself means living a life I never dreamed. I'm even in better physical health. I know that when I start the day, before my feet hit the floor, and give thanks to God for another day of life to live, that's when gratitude happens. Misery and gratitude don't mix, so I ask in earnest prayer for the strength, courage and guidance to do His will, not my will. When I’m centered in God, I'm centered for the day. Thanks to all for being here.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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