*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 21, 2018* *Character*Many of us felt that we had plenty of character. There was a tremendous urge to cease forever. Yet we found it impossible. This is the baffling feature of alcoholism as we know it—this utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 34 Thought to PonderAlcohol — cunning, baffling, powerful! AA-related 'Alconym'*K I S S*  =  *K*eep *I*t *S*imple; *S*urrender. Thanks to a ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 20, 2018* *Fortunate*We who are alcoholics can consider ourselves fortunate indeed. Each of us has had his own near-fatal encounter with the juggernaut of self-will, and has suffered enough under its weight to look for something better. So it is by circumstance rather than any virtue that we have been driven to AA, have admitted defeat, have acquired the rudiments of faith, and now want to make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to a Higher Power.  ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 19, 2018* *Restored*Even so has God restored us all to our right minds. To this man, the revelation was sudden. Some of us grow into it more slowly. But He has come to all who have honestly sought Him. When we drew near to Him He disclosed Himself to us! - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 57 Thought to PonderFrom darkness comes light. AA-related 'Alconym'*A R T*  =  *A*lways *R*emain *T*eachable. Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously of your experie ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 18, 2018* *Children of a Creator*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, p. 28 Thought to Ponder ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 17, 2018* *Profound Change*Quite often friends of the newcomer are aware of the difference long before he is himself. He finally realizes that he has undergone a profound alteration in his reaction to life; that such a change could hardly have been brought about by himself alone. What often takes place in a few months could seldom have been accomplished by years of self-discipline. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 567 Thought to PonderChange is the heartbeat of grow ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 16, 2018* *Tradition Four*With respect to its own affairs, each A.A. group should be responsible to no other authority than its own conscience. But when its plans concern the welfare of neighboring groups also, those groups ought to be consulted. And no group, regional committee, or individual should ever take any action that might greatly affect A.A. as a whole without conferring with the trustees of the General Service Board. On such issues our common welfare is ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net) April 15, 2018 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ *A Higher Power*We needed to ask ourselves but one short question. "Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, that there is a Power greater than myself?" As soon as a man can say that he does believe, or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built. - Alc ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 14, 2018* *Amends*Although these reparations take innumerable forms, there are some general principles which we find guiding. Reminding ourselves that we have decided to go to any lengths to find a spiritual experience, we ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing, no matter what the personal consequences may be. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 79 Thought to PonderIt is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends fo ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 13, 2018* *Fellowship*There you will find release from care, boredom and worry. Your imagination will be fired. Life will mean something at last. The most satisfactory years of your existence lie ahead. Thus we find the fellowship, and so will you. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 152 Thought to PonderAlcoholics Anonymous is the only place in the world where you can walk into a room full of total strangers and reminisce. AA-related 'Alconym'*F E L L O W S H I P* &nb ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 12, 2018* *Selfishness*So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. They arise out of ourselves, and the alcoholic is an extreme example of self-will run riot, though he usually doesn’t think so. Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. We must, or it kills us! God makes that possible.  - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 62 Thought to PonderThe smallest package in the world is an alcoholic all wrapped up in himself. AA-related 'A ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 11, 2018* *Step Five**"Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs."* We pocket our pride and go to it, illuminating every twist of character, every dark cranny of the past. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. We can look the world in the eye. We can be alone at perfect peace and ease. Our fears fall from us. We begin to feel the nearness of our Creator. - Alcoholics Anonym ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 10, 2018* *Diagnosis*We do not like to pronounce any individual as alcoholic, but you can quickly diagnose yourself. Step over to the nearest barroom and try some controlled drinking. Try to drink and stop abruptly. Try it more than once. It will not take long for you to decide, if you are honest with yourself about it. It may be worth a bad case of jitters if you get a full knowledge of your condition.  - Alcoholics Anonymous, pp. 31 - 32 Thought to PonderIf ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 9, 2018* *Design for Living*We, in our turn, sought the same escape with all the desperation of drowning men. What seemed at first a flimsy reed, has proved to be the loving and powerful hand of God. A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, "a design for living" that really works. - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 28 Thought to PonderThe Twelve Steps — a manuscript for rational living. AA-related 'Alconym'*A A*  =  *A*nswer *A*vailable. Tha ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net) April 8, 2018 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ *Step Six*If we can answer to our satisfaction, we then look at /Step Six/. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. 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 PonderWhat have I been given today? Am ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day*(courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 7, 2018* *Self-Centered*Admitting he may be somewhat at fault, he is sure that other people are more to blame. He becomes angry, indignant, self-pitying. What is his basic trouble? Is he not really a self-seeker even when trying to be kind? Is he not a victim of the delusion that he can wrest satisfaction and happiness out of this world if he only manages well? - Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 61 Thought to PonderWhen I choose the behavior, I choose the consequences ...Continue Reading