Daily Thought 05.22.13

 
From: "Daily Thought" <dailythought@aa-alive.org>
Date: May 21st 2013
AA Thought for the Day
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May 22, 2013

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Belonging
When we reached AA, and for the first time in our lives
stood among people who seemed to understand,
the sense of belonging was tremendously exciting.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 57

Thought to Ponder . . .
I'm not alone anymore.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T L C = Tears, Laughter, Caring.
A Member Shares:
Hi, my name is Candace, and I'm an alcoholic. I just wanted to share with you some of the truly unexpected things that have been happening to me. I know at the end of my "drinking career," I was so jealous or envious of everyone -- people who were in relationships, people with better jobs, and people who appeared to be happy. I truly didn't want to try to get to know anyone or trust anyone when I first came into the program. I didn't want to make any friends because I thought I already knew what was going to happen. I was sure they would get to know me and cast me aside like I used to do to people, or they would get to know the real me and hate me. But actually the opposite thing is happening. I am trusting people, I consider people my friends, and I am so happy for others. Jealousy is no longer my biggest character defect. I'm not saying I never get jealous, but it is practically nothing compared to what it used to be. AA has made it possible. I get to be part of other peoples’ recovery just as much as they are part of mine, and I finally feel like I really belong. I never would have thought that the dreaded AA program would have brought me to this understanding of other people and my own self. And I never would have thought I would have a Higher Power to believe in and to rely upon every day of my life. I am so grateful for all of those things now, and I wouldn't want to change it for the world. I truly appreciate each and every one of you, and thank you for allowing me to share.
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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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