AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy aa-alive.net)
November 9, 2023
A Total Liability
When first challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted.
We had approached A.A. expecting to be taught self-confidence.
Then we had been told that so far as alcohol is concerned,
self-confidence was no good whatever; in fact, it was a total liability.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step One) p. 22
Thought to Ponder . . .
Avoidance is not the key; surrender opens the door.
AA-related 'Alconym'
D E A D = Don't Ever Admit Defeat.
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