AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
June 11, 2014
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Powerlessness
Every newcomer in AA is told, and soon learns for himself,
that his humble admission of powerlessness over alcohol is his first step
toward liberation from its paralyzing grip.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pp. 72-73
Thought to Ponder . . .
Learning is the very essence of humility; the two walk hand in hand.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
O D A A T = One Day At A Time.
A Member Shares:
Hi, my name is Candace, and I'm an alcoholic. I am definitely powerless over alcohol. I believe that happened with my very first drink. And I have come to accept the fact that I am powerless over people, places and things. It's tricky, but I get gentle reminders all the time. Another thing that I became aware of is I'm powerless over TIME. Many things that I want to happen or need to happen take TIME. It started out with the removal of the obsession to drink and it continues every day. It's not about my time .. it's all about my Higher Power's time, whom I choose to call God. I know whenever I try to manipulate a situation, God sends me a lesson; the greatest lessons I have ever learned. The whole court process and getting my driver's license back (still don't know) has taught me patience. But it has also taught me to rely on HIM and my AA friends for rides. Without that, I don't think I would even be in this room right now, let alone sober. When I realize it's not all about me, that God has a plan, I can begin to relax and wait for things to happen. Because there is always a reason for everything. Thank you.
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