AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 24, 2025  First ObjectiveOur first objective will be the development of self-restraint. This carries a top priority rating. When we speak or act hastily or rashly, the ability to be fair-minded and tolerant evaporates on the spot. One unkind tirade or one willful snap judgment can ruin our relation with another person for a whole day, or maybe a whole year. Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 91   ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 23, 2025  His RecoveryLet no alcoholic say he cannot recover unless he has his family back. This just isn’t so. In some cases the wife will never come back for one reason or another. Remind the prospect that his recovery is not dependent upon people. It is dependent upon his relationship with God.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) pp. 99 - 100  Thought to Ponder . . .Dependence on God is our chief source of strength.  AA-related 'Alconym'F A I T ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 22, 2025  More Problems Than AlcoholSo how, exactly, can the willing person continue to turn his will and his life over to the Higher Power? He made a beginning, we have seen, when he commenced to rely upon A.A. for the solution of his alcohol problem. By now, though, the chances are that he has become convinced that he has more problems than alcohol, and that some of these refuse to be solved by all the sheer personal determination and courage he can muster.- Twelve ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 21, 2025  Our Group ConscienceFor our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Appendix I, The A.A. Tradition) p. 562  Thought to Ponder . . .I listen for direction now.  AA-related 'Alconym'T R U S T  =   Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions.  To Unsubscribe - Click HereYou are currently ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 20, 2025 Thank you for your patience as we migrate to a new host for the Daily Thought. Please go to the Daily Thought Webpage for updates on the process.  An Anonymous VolumeMany could recover if they had the opportunity we have enjoyed. How then shall we present that which has been so freely given us? We have concluded to publish an anonymous volume setting forth the problem as we see it. We shall bring to the task our combined experience and knowledge. This should ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 19, 2025  A Great JoyBill then related how he had lain awake nearly all night. Down in the pit of his depression, new hope had somehow been born. The thought flashed through his mind, “If they can do it, I can do it!” Over and over he said this to himself. Finally, out of his hope, there burst conviction. Now he was sure. Then came a great joy. At length, peace stole over him and he slept.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Alcoholic Anonymous Number Three) p. 189  Thought ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 18, 2025  Unreasonable DemandsEach of us would like to live at peace with himself and with his fellows. We would like to be assured that the grace of God can do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We have seen that character defects based upon shortsighted or unworthy desires are the obstacles that block our path toward these objectives. We now clearly see that we have been making unreasonable demands upon ourselves, upon others, and upon God.- Twelve Steps and T ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 17, 2025  An Answer for YouIf you still think you are strong enough to beat the game alone, that is your affair. But if you really and truly want to quit drinking liquor for good and all, and sincerely feel that you must have some help, we know that we have an answer for you. It never fails, if you go about it with one half the zeal you have been in the habit of showing when you were getting another drink.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Doctor Bob's Nightmare) p. 181 & ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 16, 2025  AcceptanceOur whole treasured philosophy of self-sufficiency had to be cast aside. This had not been done with old-fashioned willpower; it was instead a matter of developing the willingness to accept these new facts of living. We neither ran nor fought. But accept we did. And then we were free.- - The Best of the Grapevine, [Vol. 1] p. 198  Thought to Ponder . . .Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today.  AA-related 'Alconym'A B C  = ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 15, 2025  Sound Minds and BodiesGod has abundantly supplied this world with fine doctors, psychologists, and practitioners of various kinds. Do not hesitate to take your health problems to such persons. Most of them give freely of themselves, that their fellows may enjoy sound minds and bodies. Try to remember that though God has wrought miracles among us, we should never belittle a good doctor or psychiatrist. Their services are often indispensable in treating a new ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 14, 2025  Our WorkThis 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 fellow travelers are, and that is where our work must be done.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) p. 130  Thought to Ponder . . .We serve God by ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 13, 2025  Correct These ConditionsWe thought "conditions" drove us to drink, and when we tried to correct these conditions and found that we couldn't to our entire satisfaction, our drinking went out of hand and we became alcoholics. It never occurred to us that we needed to change ourselves to meet conditions, whatever they were.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Four) p. 47  Thought to Ponder . . .If you want to change who you are, change wh ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 12, 2025  Amends to FamilyAt this first sitting, it is necessary only that we make a general admission of our defects. It may be unwise at this stage to rehash certain harrowing episodes. Good judgment will suggest that we ought to take our time. While we may be quite willing to reveal the very worst, we must be sure to remember that we cannot buy our own peace of mind at the expense of others.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Nine) p. 84  Thought to P ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)May 11, 2025~ Scroll Down for Share ~  Too Much TimeWe find it a waste of time to keep chasing a man who cannot or will not work with you. If you leave such a person alone, he may soon become convinced that he cannot recover by himself. To spend too much time on any one situation is to deny some other alcoholic an opportunity to live and be happy.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 96  Thought to PonderAA is not for people who need it, it's not even for ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)May 10, 2025  Insist On Enjoying LifeWe have been speaking to you of serious, sometimes tragic things. We have been dealing with alcohol in its worst aspect. But we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) p. 132  Thought to Ponder . . .Laughter is medicine for the sober spirit.  AA-related 'Alconym'H J F  =   Ha ...Continue Reading