Daily Thought 05.26.13

 
From: "Daily Thought" <dailythought@aa-alive.org>
Date: May 25th 2013
AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

May 26, 2013

~ Scroll Down for Share ~

Love
Love is the cement for the unity we need in AA.
It joins the power of the mind and the heart for emotional growth.
It promotes lasting attachments, never divisive controversy.
The love we find in AA is always warm, never cold. It is firm, never loose.
Companionship is a result of love.
- The Best of the Grapevine [Vol. 3], p. 297

Thought to Ponder . . .
Love is what creates in a sober AA member the outer show of an inner glow.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
A A = Always Awesome.
A Member Shares:
I'm Jane, an alcoholic. As I've been in AA and stayed sober a very long time now, my concept of love has changed because I've changed. When I first arrived, I was told I'd need to learn to love myself, which did take time, and I'd learn to bring God into my life. The Big Book connected me with God, and through the Steps, I now have a very good relationship with God. I've discovered love is not always as I see it, but love is as is. And as God gives it, and others are able to give it, I've discovered I can love deeply. I became a parent when sober, and I'm grateful my daughter has never seen me drunk. Nothing spelt love like the first time I held that baby. And I discovered pain sober -- nothing hurt like when she’s sick. AA has taught me to look inside myself but also to look inside God. How I see things is usually just the surface; God goes much deeper. Physical, sexual, love is a bonus. The spiritual and emotional love I've found sober has been the gift, and the means to me being sober over 22 years. I don't need a special day to show love. I do it every day because I want to -- not because I have to. Thanks for letting me share.
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

Our NEW Daily Thoughts Discussion Meeting Board is NOW OPEN!
Please join us at: http://dailythought.aa-alive.org


AA-Alive Online Meetings at:
http://www.aa-alive.net
8:00 AM Daily
2:00 PM Daily
8:00 PM Daily
11:00 PM Daily
(all times in Eastern Time)
All are welcome to attend!

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 Daily Thought 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.
 

 

‹ Daily Thought 05.25.13
Index
Daily Thought 05.27.13 ›
  • This mailing list is a public mailing list - anyone may join or leave, at any time.

  • This mailing list is announce-only.

The AA-Alive Daily Thought is sent by request at no cost to those in recovery from alcoholism, and highlights AA Conference-approved literature along with shares and thoughts from actual AA members similar to life shares in the AA Grapevine.

Privacy Policy:

All email addresses are kept confidential and used only for the Daily Thought distribution to confirmed subscribers. Your email address will never be shared, sold or passed on to a third party.