AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
September 10, 2016
No Loop Hole
He (Bill W) had a great fear that the message might be misunderstood
by alcoholics in distant places. It was one thing to pass on the message face-to-face,
when one could personally observe the other’s reactions and be present to respond
to objections, questions, or confusion.
In print, there was no second chance. What was printed on the page
might well be the only information the suffering alcoholic would have access to.
It had to be powerful—and thorough. As Bill put it, “There must not be a single loop hole
through which the rationalizing alcoholic could wiggle out.”
Bill was about to write the famous fifth chapter, “How It Works.”
- Pass It On . . . The story of Bill Wilson and how the AA message reached the world, p. 196
Thought to Ponder . . .
Walk softly and carry a Big Book.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
N O W = No Other Way.
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
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