AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

June 22, 2025
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Design for Living
But I soon found that when all other measures failed, work with another
alcoholic would save the day. Many times I have gone to my old hospital
in despair. On talking to a man there, I would be amazingly lifted up
and set on my feet. It is a design for living that works in rough going.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Bill's Story) p. 15
 

Thought to Ponder
New ideals and new attitudes bring a new life.
 

AA-related 'Alconym'
G I F T S  =  Getting It From The Steps.
 

A Member Shares:
Hi AA family. Kim, recovering alcoholic. Our family is going through some "time in the hallway" as we wait on God to help us discover some new paths. I still feel very blessed. But this situation would have been much, much different had I been drinking. I would have been wreck. I would have been drinking every day to try to escape my worries. But instead, I rely on God, this fellowship, my Program tools. I KNOW that picking up a drink would absolutely make everything worse. And I don't want worse. So I pray. I hand it over to my HP. I try to focus on what is going on that day. Not everything in life will go the way I want it and when I want it. Only after acknowledging that, can I be at peace with what is. I do know in my heart that my actions and chosen words are MUCH better than they were when I was drinking. I no longer have to wake up wondering what I said or what I did the night before. I am more confident being me because I am no longer out of control. Back when I was drinking, I thought for sure that alcohol was helping me cope. That it was helping me survive the hard times. Now I know better. I know that alcohol was one of the main problems. It was causing so much havoc in my life and the life of my family. I didn't know of another way to cope back then. Now I know and live the better coping mechanisms. And the relationship and trust with my HP is very strong. Now if something happens which takes the wind out of my sails, I can be sure that once I've processed it a bit, that I know that wind will eventually pick up and guide me yet again. And alcohol is nowhere in that picture. Because it would only destroy my future. Being open and honest with my feelings now gives me peace and hopefulness. Back when I was drinking and my ego was running wild, I would rarely admit defeat, apologize, or share how I was feeling. And I was miserable back then. I have more respect for myself now than any other time in my life. This Program is a life-changing one. And I thank God for AA every day! Thank you for listening!
 

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