AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
July 20, 2016
~ Scroll Down for Share ~
Newcomers
“Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program.
If he does nothing or argues, we do nothing but maintain our own sobriety.
If he starts to move ahead, even a little, with an open mind,
we then break our necks to help in any way we can.”
- As Bill Sees It, p. 105
Thought to Ponder . . .
Newcomers are the lifeblood of the program. But our oldtimers are the arteries.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T L C = Tears, Laughter, Caring.
A Member Shares:
Good morning friends, my name is Susan, and very grateful to be alive and sober today. I try not to say "Just don't drink (and go to meetings)" to someone new, as I have experienced it. In fact, it is a very, very painful place to be -- no drink to numb the pain, and no Higher Power to find comfort. I personally don't recommend that. I suffered quite some time that way. If someone comes in and wants help, I need to give them better guidance than that. However, this is just my point of view. Show them the Big Book, give them a meeting list, talk sponsorship, etc. Give them something to work with. That's just my two cents worth! Thanks for listening.
To respond to the sharer, please email DTShare@aa-alive.org and it will be forwarded to them.
(All shares are reproduced with the kind permission of the person sharing)
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
For further information about AA-Alive, including:
Meeting Schedule
The Daily Thought Discussion Board
Service Opportunities
AA Birthday Signups
Helpful links and much more
Please go to our Website
http://aa-alive.net …
G.S.O. Registration Number: 712515
Please add us to your contacts/address book so this is not marked as spam.
This email is sent in the spirit of fellowship and service. Although the email server is automated, the list is maintained by real people and mistakes may occur ... amends will be made promptly. If you have received it in error, we are sorry, we have no intent to offend anyone. If this message was forwarded by someone other than dailythought@aa-alive.org, please reply to the person sending the mail.
To contact the editor send an email to: dailythought@aa-alive.org
** Trademarks and Disclaimer: **
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, and the Big Book are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. The AA Daily Thought is neither endorsed by, approved by, associated nor affiliated with, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., or The AA Grapevine, Inc.
Disclaimer: The Daily Thought is meant for domestic distribution only and for countries where it is in public domain.
Subscription Reminder: You're Subscribed to:
Daily Thought
using the address:
example@example.com
From:
dailythought@aa-alive.org
Manage Your Subscription »
or,
Unsubscribe Automatically »