*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 29, 2017* *Review Our Day* When we retire at night, we constructively review our day.  Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid?  Do we owe an apology?  Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with another person at once?  Were we kind and loving toward all?  What could we have done better?. . . After making our review we ask God’s forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken. ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 28, 2017* *Reacts Differently* Opinions vary considerably as to why the alcoholic reacts differently from normal people. We are not sure why, once a certain point is reached, little can be done for him. We cannot answer the riddle.  We know that while the alcoholic keeps away from drink, as he may do for months or years, he reacts much like other men. We are equally positive that once he takes any alcohol whatever into his system, something ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 27, 2017* *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. /- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions,/ p. 87 Thought to Ponder . . . It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them. *AA-r ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 26, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ True Ambition* True ambition is not what we thought it was. True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God. /- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions,/ pp. 124 - 125  *Thought to Ponder . . .* The Twelve Steps  --  a manuscript for rational living. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* B E S T  =  Been Enjoying Sobriety Today? *A Member Shares: Hi everyone, ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 25, 2017* *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 ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 24, 2017* *Faith in Action* But he will be curious to learn why his own convictions have not worked and why yours seem to work so well.  He may be an example of the truth that faith alone is insufficient. To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 93 *Thought to Ponder . . .* If faith without works is dead; then willingness without action is fantasy. *AA-relat ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 23, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ Pause* In thinking about our day we may face indecision. We may not be able to determine which course to take. Here we ask God for inspiration, an intuitive thought or a decision. We relax and take it easy. We don’t struggle. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p 86  *Thought to Ponder . . .* The Three "P's" -- Pause, Pray, Proceed. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* A S A P = Always Say A Prayer. *A Memb ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 22, 2017* *Faith in Action* But he will be curious to learn why his own convictions have not worked and why yours seem to work so well.  He may be an example of the truth that faith alone is insufficient. To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 93 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Faith is mighty.  Action with faith is mightier. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 21, 2017* *Willing to Grow* Many of us exclaimed, “What an order! I can’t go through with it." Do not be discouraged. No one among us has been able to maintain anything like perfect adherence to these principles. We are not saints. The point is, that we are willing to grow along spiritual lines. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p.60 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Spiritual progress isn't what gets us sober, it's what keeps us sober. *AA-related 'Alc ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 20, 2017* *Willpower* If you are satisfied that he is a real alcoholic, begin to dwell on the hopeless feature of the malady. Show him, from your own experience, how the queer mental condition surrounding that first drink prevents normal functioning of the will power. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 92 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Willpower ... our will-ingness to use a Higher Power. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* H E A L =  Helping Every Alcoholic ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 19, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ Acceptance* We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p.30  *Thought to Ponder . . .* My serenity is directly proportional to my level of acceptance. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* A B C  =  Accept, Beg ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 18, 2017* *Hitting Bottom* Why all this insistence that every A.A. must hit bottom first?  The answer is that few people will sincerely try to practice the A.A. program unless they have hit bottom. For practicing A.A.'s remaining eleven Steps means the adoption of attitudes and actions that almost no alcoholic who is still drinking can dream of taking. /- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions,/ p. 24 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Sobriety without acti ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 17, 2017* *Relief* Provided you hold back nothing, your sense of relief will mount from minute to minute. The dammed-up emotions of years break out of their confinement, and miraculously vanish as soon as they are exposed. As the pain subsides, a healing tranquility takes its place. /- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions,/ p. 62 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Clear vision for tomorrow comes only after a real look at yesterday. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . . ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 16, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ Laughter* ... important tasks that make good Twelfth Step work possible, perhaps arranging for the coffee and cake after the meetings, where so many skeptical, suspicious newcomers have found confidence and comfort in the laughter and talk. /- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions,/ p 110  *Thought to Ponder . . .* Laughter is the sound of recovery. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* B E S T  =  Been Enjo ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 15, 2017* *A Price to Pay* Belief in the power of God, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility to establish and maintain the new order of things, were the essential requirements. Simple, but not easy; a price had to be paid.  It meant destruction of self-centeredness. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 14 *Thought to Ponder . . .* God grant that AA may ever stay simple. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* P A I D  =  Pitiful And Incomprehensible Dem ...Continue Reading