Daily Thought 05.05.14

 
From: "Daily Thought" <dailythought@aa-alive.org>
Date: May 4th 2014
AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

May 5, 2014

Anger
It is a spiritual axiom that every time we are disturbed,
no matter what the cause, there is something wrong with us.
If somebody hurts us and we are sore, we are in the wrong also.
But are there no exceptions to this rule?  What about "justifiable" anger?
If somebody cheats us, aren't we entitled to be mad? . . .
For us of AA these are dangerous exceptions.
We have found that justified anger ought to be left to those better qualified to handle it.

- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 90

Thought to Ponder . . .
Anger is the wind that blows out the light of reason.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
A A = Avoid Anger.


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 Daily Thought Discussion Board is Live and Online!
Please join us for thoughtful conversation 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!

Please make sure to add these email addresses to your whitelist/email address book so your Internet Service Provider does not mark this as spam:
dailythought@aa-alive.org
bounces@aa-alive.org

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 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.

 

Subscription Reminder: You're Subscribed to: Daily Thought using the address: example@example.com

From: dailythought@aa-alive.org

Manage Your Subscription » or, Unsubscribe Automatically »

  • 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.