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

May 4, 2025
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The Foundation Principle
Indeed, the attainment of greater humility is the foundation principle of
each of A.A.'s Twelve Steps. For without some degree of humility, no
alcoholic can stay sober at all. Nearly all A.A.'s have found, too, that
unless they develop much more of this precious quality than may be
required just for sobriety, they still haven't much chance of becoming
truly happy. Without it, they cannot live to much useful purpose, or, in
adversity, be able to summon the faith that can meet any emergency.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Seven) p. 70
 

Thought to Ponder
Learning is the very essence of humility. The two walk hand in hand.
 

AA-related 'Alconym'
C H A N G E  =  Choosing Humility Allows New Growth Everyday.
 

A Member Shares:
I am Eddy and I am an alcoholic. I had been talking with a couple of guys after a meeting and they had suggested going for a good drive. No destination, just to enjoy it. I realized I needed to do that but there was more of a reason. I needed to talk with God. So yesterday I broke down and went, just let the road guide my wheels. While driving, I got to thinking about everything God had been putting on my heart. About my ego and how it stands in His way. About my shortcomings, defects etc. For many years I had become angry and resentful and with it came defects I didn't know about until I had worked the steps a bit. So I did what was hard, and went back through in true step fashion. While I was sitting there, praying and honestly crying a bit and being emotional with God, I felt something fall on my ego like a new truth. That I don't have to wear those chains anymore. I just need to keep me humble before God and myself, as well as in my dealings. I stopped looking at this step as some magic and starting to see it as something that is part of the ever evolving relationship that I have with my Higher Power. When I was done with my drive I had found peace and some triumph resonating in my heart that was not there before. And it stood out at that moment that the only thing that ever stands in the way of my sobriety is me. When I am finally willing to take the time and really do what the program says, humbling myself, I find refuge and growth. Getting to be a little more "Eddy Free" every day and very grateful to see less of me and more of what I get to see today. AA gave me a beautiful life. Something to be humble for every day as well as grateful. Thank You.
 

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