AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy aa-alive.net)
April 26, 2026
My Own Invention
It’s my right to use six of the Steps, three of them, or none at all, but what I
have then is something other than the AA program. At that point, what I have
is my own invention. It’s a product of my own arrogant stupidity and my
unwillingness, once again, to pay attention and follow directions.
- The Best of the Grapevine, (The Steps Are The Program) p. 181
Thought to Ponder . . .
When all else fails, try following directions.
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