Daily Thought 04.09.17

From: "Daily Thought" <dailythought@aa-alive.org>

Date: April 9th 2017

AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

April 9, 2017

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Humility
To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety—in other words,
to all of us—this newfound peace is a priceless gift. Something new indeed has been added.
Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie, it now begins to mean the
nourishing ingredient which can give us serenity.
- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, p. 74

Thought to Ponder . . .
Humility is not thinking less of myself, but thinking of myself less.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
S T E P = Something That Enhances Peace.

A Member Shares:
My name is Hope, alkie...welcome to new names I see. Maybe this little esh will help someone. I remember when I prayed, God please,

I need more self esteem. And I heard..me, Now Hope, you have always had entirely too much self-esteem! What you need is humility and to do esteemable things. Oooo pow! That was my task. I found that the idea of human instincts for acceptance and love and security were warped in me. My inventory had a pattern. Fear and laziness combined with self-centerdness, selfishness. Not pretty, nor satisfying. They no longer worked, just like booze no longer worked and never would work again. I did ask for help, thank God, and followed directions and the steady path has brought me to maybe the best part. Quiet serenity, which I think is acceptance and love. What I had always sought 'in all the wrong places.' And, you know what? It's not about me anymore. It's about passing it on the good life sober. Bless us all dears!
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In grateful service,
peyton h
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