AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy aa-alive.net)

October 19, 2025
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Our Side of the Street
We are there to sweep off our side of the street, realizing
that nothing worth while can be accomplished until we do
so, never trying to tell him what he should do. His faults are
not discussed. We stick to our own. If our manner is calm,
frank, and open, we will be gratified with the result.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) pp. 77 - 78
 

Thought to Ponder
Don't mess up an amend with an excuse.
 

AA-related 'Alconym'
A G O  =  Another Growth Opportunity.
 

A Member Shares:
I'm Pammy and I have alcoholism. When I got past steps 4, 5, 6 and especially 7, I was accepting that from then on I could no longer make it about me. Because when I asked God to remove all defects of character that meant all parts of ego that had to do with self, such as self pity, self importance, self deprecation. These defects were my weapons of choice when I wanted to try and control or manipulate others and that I needed to remove completely or as best as I could when I prepared to make amends. It meant it was no longer about me but about those I harmed and not assuming that those I hurt would all be receptive. What I needed to do the most is to let them know that they mattered and I acknowledge the pain I caused them, nothing more like how it came about or why, that's irrelevant. What mattered is they deserved to be treated with respect the same way I would want to be treated. And that I hope that in some way and some day they will come to believe that I finally see their worth. I don't force them to listen to my attempts at amends either because like I said it's no longer about me and what I want from them, because then I am still trying to control the narrative that makes me feel good or the bigger person. I just say a prayer for us both if I am turned away asking from freedom from the resentment and leave it to God and His timing. Because I asked God to help change me and when I am able to do this I know He is guiding me closer to where He wants me to go. Thank you.
 

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