AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net) June 24, 2018 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ *Daily Reprieve*We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all of our activities. “How can I best serve Thee—Thy will (not mine) be done.’’ - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85 Thought to PonderAA is not something we join; it's a way of life. AA-related 'Alconym'*A B C*  =  ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 23, 2018* *Defects*We who have escaped these extremes are apt to congratulate ourselves. Yet can we? After all, hasn't it been self-interest, pure and simple, that has enabled most of us to escape? Not much spiritual effort is involved in avoiding excesses which will bring us punishment anyway. But when we face up to the less violent aspects of these very same defects, then where do we stand? - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 66 Thought to PonderA " ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 22, 2018* *Pain*Someone who knew what he was talking about once remarked that pain was the touchstone of all spiritual progress. How heartily we A.A.'s can agree with him, for we know that the pains of drinking had to come before sobriety, and emotional turmoil before serenity. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pp. 93 - 94 Thought to PonderThe gritty pain of alcoholism is the traction of recovery. AA-related 'Alconym'*H O P E*  =  *H*old *O*n, *P* ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 21, 2018* *Ready*Under the lash of alcoholism, we are driven to A.A., and there we discover the fatal nature of our situation. Then, and only then, do we become as open-minded to conviction and as willing to listen as the dying can be. We stand ready to do anything which will lift the merciless obsession from us. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 24 Thought to PonderToday, my brain has cleared with the grace of clarity. AA-related 'Alconym'*H O W   ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 20, 2018* *Readiness*Are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable? Can He now take them all—every one? If we still cling to something we will not let go, we ask God to help us be willing. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 76 Thought to PonderThe Three "P's" -- Pause, Pray, Proceed. AA-related 'Alconym'*K I S S*  =  *K*eep *I*t *S*imple, *S*urrender. Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 19, 2018* *Inventory*But all who are in the least reasonable will agree upon one point: that there is plenty wrong with us alcoholics about which plenty will have to be done if we are to expect sobriety, progress, and any real ability to cope with life. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 48 Thought to PonderI need to uncover in order to recover. AA-related 'Alconym'*F A I T H*  =  *F*acing *A*n *I*nner *T*ruth *H*eals. Thanks to all of you for s ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 18, 2018* *New Life*Regardless of worldly success or failure, regardless of pain or joy, regardless of sickness or health or even of death itself, a new life of endless possibilities can be lived if we are willing to continue our awakening, through the practice of A.A.'s Twelve Steps. - As Bill Sees It, p. 8 Thought to PonderThe AA way of life is meant to be bread for daily use, not cake for special occasions. AA-related 'Alconym'*A R T*  =  *A*lways ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net) June 17, 2018 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ *Prayer and Meditation*We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step is to be, that we be given whatever we need to take care of such problems. We ask especially for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no request for ourselves only. We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 87 Thought to PonderPrayer is n ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 16, 2018* *Progress*"Day by day, we try to move a little toward God's perfection. So we need not be consumed by maudlin guilt for failure to achieve His likeness and image by Thursday next. Progress is our aim, and His perfection is the beacon, light-years away, that draws us on." - As Bill Sees It, p. 15 Thought to PonderSpiritual progress isn't what gets us sober, it's what keeps us sober. AA-related 'Alconym'*F R O G*  =  *F*ully *R*ely * ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 15, 2018* *Harmony*Courtesy, kindness, justice, and love are the keynotes by which we may come into harmony with practically anybody. When in doubt we can always pause, saying, “Not my will, but Thine, be done.” And we can often ask ourselves, “Am I doing to others as I would have them do to me—today?” - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 93 Thought to PonderThe Three "C's" -- Concern, Compassion, Consideration. AA-related 'Alconym'*H E L P*   ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 14, 2018* *Self-pity*"Self-pity is one of the most unhappy and consuming defects that we know. It is a bar to all spiritual progress and can cut off all effective communication with our fellows because of its inordinate demands for attention and sympathy. It is a maudlin form of martyrdom, which we can ill afford." - As Bill Sees It, p. 238 Thought to PonderThe smallest package in the world is an alcoholic all wrapped up in himself. AA-related 'Alcony ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 13, 2018* *An Approach*He should not be pushed or prodded by you, his wife, or his friends. If he is to find God, the desire must come from within. If he thinks he can do the job in some other way, or prefers some other spiritual approach, encourage him to follow his own conscience. We have no monopoly on God; we merely have an approach that worked with us. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 95 Thought to PonderTake a walk with God. He will meet you at the Steps. AA-re ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 12, 2018* *Without a Defense*The almost certain consequences that follow taking even a glass of beer do not crowd into the mind to deter us. If these thoughts occur, they are hazy and readily supplanted with the old threadbare idea that this time we shall handle ourselves like other people. There is a complete failure of the kind of defense that keeps one from putting his hand on a hot stove. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 24 Thought to PonderThe ultimate defense a ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *June 11, 2018* *Complete Willingness*Upon a foundation of complete willingness I might build what I saw in my friend. Would I have it? Of course I would! Thus was I convinced that God is concerned with us humans when we want Him enough. At long last I saw, I felt, I believed. Scales of pride and prejudice fell from my eyes. A new world came into view. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 12 Thought to PonderI came. I came to. I came to believe. AA-related 'Alconym'*I S M* &nb ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net) June 10, 2018 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ *Honesty*We went back through our lives. Nothing counted but thoroughness and honesty. When we were finished we considered it carefully. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 65 Thought to PonderWillingness, honesty and open-mindedness are the essentials of recovery. AA-related 'Alconym'*C H A N G E*  =  *C*hoosing *H*onesty *A*llows *N*ew *G*rowth *E*veryday.   A Member Shares:Hi everyone. Craig, another alcoholic. Step one ...Continue Reading