AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy aa-alive.net)

January 25, 2026
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Self-centered Fear
The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear—primarily
fear that we would lose something we already possessed or would fail
to get something we demanded. Living upon a basis of unsatisfied
demands, we were in a state of continual disturbance and frustration.
Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a means of
reducing these demands.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Seven) p. 76
 

Thought to Ponder
Things I fear are rarely as bad as the fear itself.
 

AA-related 'Alconym'
F E A R  =  Forgetting Everything's All Right.
 

A Member Shares:
Good Morning all. I am Lou an alcoholic. Fear is an emotion not only for humans but for most of creation. In my active alcoholism, I feared many things. But trusting in God and working this program helps me to put these fears into perspective. A person who shared earlier about fear of having another stroke is a good fear. It caused him to take steps to prevent another. Fear of the unknown was my biggest problem. The steps taught me to trust in God and turn certain things over to Him. Saying the Serenity prayer over and over again showed me what I need to do and what to let my Savior do. Today most of my fears have disappeared. I take care of what I need to do and let God do the rest. What a relief. Thanks for this topic. It helps me stay focused.
 

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