AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
June 12, 2016
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Taking the Fifth Step
Provided you hold back nothing, your sense of relief will mount from minute to minute.
The dammed-up emotions of years break out of their confinement,
And miraculously vanish as soon as they are exposed.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 62
Thought to Ponder . . .
Clear vision for tomorrow comes only after a real look at yesterday.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
H J F = Happy, Joyous, Free.
A Member Shares:
My name is Michael, and I am an alcoholic. I was on vacation this last week and I got to eat dinner with my first sponsor from 23 years ago...with a couple of hiccups. I remember what pain I was in. I did EVERYTHING he told me to do and, most importantly, what the Big Book told me to do. I finished my Fifth Step and sat down and reviewed the work I'd done so far, making sure I didn't skip anything to do the best of my ability at the time. I actually timed the hour and then got on my knees and prayed. What a beautiful experience. I felt old memories, hurts and resentments lifted from me. It was one of my first spiritual experiences. I am on the Fifth Step again right now and I cannot wait till it’s over. I think everything happens in God's time. That is just my opinion. And I could not imagine skipping Steps 6, 7 or 8. I didn't get sober to be glum or dry and these Steps are on the way for me to be ultimately happy, joyous and free. Thank you.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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