AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) April 3, 2026  Infinitely More Satisfying "Quite as important was the discovery that spiritual principles would solve all my problems. I have since been brought into a way of living infinitely more satisfying and, I hope, more useful than the life I lived before. My old manner of life was by no means a bad one, but I would not exchange its best moments for the worst I have now. I would not go back to it even if I could."- Alcoholics Anonymous, (More A ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) April 2, 2026  Acquiring Faith We have no desire to convince anyone that there is only one way by which faith can be acquired. If what we have learned and felt and seen means anything at all, it means that all of us, whatever our race, creed, or color are the children of a living Creator with whom we may form a relationship upon simple and understandable terms as soon as we are willing and honest enough to try.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 28 ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) April 1, 2026  A Spirit of Intolerance We are careful never to show intolerance or hatred of drinking as an institution. Experience shows that such an attitude is not helpful to anyone. Every new alcoholic looks for this spirit among us and is immensely relieved when he finds we are not witchburners. A spirit of intolerance might repel alcoholics whose lives could have been saved, had it not been for such stupidity.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 31, 2026  Quest for Faith This is only one man's opinion based on his own experience, of course. I must quickly assure you that A.A.'s tread innumerable paths in their quest for faith. If you don't care for the one I've suggested, you'll be sure to discover one that suits if only you look and listen.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions , (Step Two) p. 27  Thought to Ponder . . . There are many paths up the mountain; the view from the top is the s ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 30, 2026  Readiness Above all, we should try to be absolutely sure that we are not delaying because we are afraid. For the readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Nine) p. 87  Thought to Ponder . . . An amend always includes a change in my behavior.   AA-related 'Alconym' A ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 29, 2026 My deepest apologies for the late arrive of your Daily Thought. I've been quite unwell for several days and didn't set the schedule  when I got home from work last night.  Our Work This dream world has been replaced by a great sense of purpose, accompanied by a growing consciousness of the power of God in our lives. We have come to believe He would like us to keep our heads in the clouds with Him, but that our feet ought to be firmly planted on ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 28, 2026 My deepest apologies for the late arrival of your Daily Thought today. I've been quite unwell for several days and I forgot to set up the schedule.  Our Work This dream world has been replaced by a great sense of purpose, accompanied by a growing consciousness of the power of God in our lives. We have come to believe He would like us to keep our heads in the clouds with Him, but that our feet ought to be firmly planted on earth. That is where our fe ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 28, 2026  Worth Knowing Better In Step Eleven we saw that if a Higher Power had restored us to sanity and had enabled us to live with some peace of mind in a sorely troubled world, then such a Higher Power was worth knowing better, by as direct contact as possible. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions , (Step Twelve) pp. 108 - 109  Thought to Ponder . . . Relationships are built with communication; so we pray.   AA-related 'Alconym' A S A ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 27, 2026  Reviewed Our Fears We reviewed our fears thoroughly. We put them on paper, even though we had no resentment in connection with them. We asked ourselves why we had them. Wasn’t it because self-reliance failed us? - Alcoholics Anonymous , (How It Works) p. 68  Thought to Ponder . . . We need trust to combat fear.   AA-related 'Alconym' F A I T H  =   Fear And Insecurity? Trust Him!  Unsubscribe You are current ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 26, 2026  Our Aversion To get completely away from our aversion to the idea of being humble, to gain a vision of humility as the avenue to true freedom of the human spirit, to be willing to work for humility as something to be desired for itself, takes most of us a long, long time. A whole lifetime geared to self-centeredness cannot be set in reverse all at once. Rebellion dogs our every step at first. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions , (Step Seven) p ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 25, 2026  All Will Be Well The moment we catch even a glimpse of God's will, the moment we begin to see truth, justice, and love as the real and eternal things in life, we are no longer deeply disturbed by all the seeming evidence to the contrary that surrounds us in purely human affairs. We know that God lovingly watches over us. We know that when we turn to Him, all will be well with us, here and hereafter. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions , (Step E ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 24, 2026  Membership No one is too discredited or has sunk too low to be welcomed cordially—if he means business. Social distinctions, petty rivalries and jealousies—these are laughed out of countenance. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions , (Tradition Three) p. 139  Thought to Ponder . . . "The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.”   AA-related 'Alconym' A A  =   All Accepted.  Unsubsc ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day (courtesy aa-alive.net) March 23, 2026  Assets Learning daily to spot, admit, and correct these flaws is the essence of character-building and good living. An honest regret for harms done, a genuine gratitude for blessings received, and a willingness to try for better things tomorrow will be the permanent assets we shall seek. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions , (Step Ten) p. 95  Thought to Ponder . . . The Three A's .. Awareness, Acceptance, Action.   AA-related 'Al ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 22, 2026~ Scroll Down for Share ~  In The StillnessOnce we have come into agreement with these ideas, it is really easy to begin the practice of Step Three. In all times of emotional disturbance or indecision, we can pause, ask for quiet, and in the stillness simply say “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Thy will, not mine, be done.”- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditi ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 21, 2026  Basic TroublesOur basic troubles are the same as everyone else's, but when an honest effort is made "to practice these principles in all our affairs," well-grounded A.A.'s seem to have the ability, by God's grace, to take these troubles in stride and turn them into demonstrations of faith.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Twelve) p. 114  Thought to Ponder . . .Faith is like a muscle, the more we use it, the more it grows.  AA ...Continue Reading