*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 8, 2017* *Blessings* Abandon yourself to God as you understand God.  Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past.  Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May God bless you and keep you—until then. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 164 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Trust Go ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 7, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ Tradition One * Each member of Alcoholics Anonymous is but a small part of a great whole. A.A. must continue to live or most of us will surely die.  Hence our common welfare comes first. But individual welfare follows close afterward. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ Appendices 1 *Thought to Ponder . . .* United we stand, divided we fall. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* U S  =  United Spirits. *A Mem ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 6, 2017* *Tools* But we saw that it really worked in others, and we had come to believe in the hopelessness and futility of life as we had been living it. When, therefore, we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 25 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Faith makes the impossible possible. *AA-related 'Alcony ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 5, 2017* *Control* The idea that somehow, someday he will control and enjoy his drinking is the great obsession of every abnormal drinker. The persistence of this illusion is astonishing.   Many pursue it into the gates of insanity or death. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 30 *Thought to Ponder . . .* When we try to control our drinking, we have already lost control. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* I S M  =  I Sabotage Myself. Thanks ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 4, 2017* *Psychic Change* On the other hand—and strange as this may seem to those who do not understand—once a psychic change has occurred, the very same person who seemed doomed, who had so many problems he despaired of ever solving them, suddenly finds himself easily able to control his desire for alcohol, the only effort necessary being that required to follow a few simple rules. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. xxix *Thought to Ponder . . .* A ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 3, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ An Effective Defense* Once more: The alcoholic at certain times has no effective mental defense against the first drink. Except in a few cases, neither he nor any other human being can provide such a defense. His defense must come from a Higher Power. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 43  *Thought to Ponder . . .* The ultimate defense against the first drink is a spiritual one. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* H ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 2, 2017* *Pause* As we go through the day we pause, when agitated or doubtful, and ask for the right thought or action.  We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day "Thy will be done."  We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, self-pity, or foolish decisions. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ pp. 87 - 88 *Thought to Ponder . . .* I can't do ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *May 1, 2017* *Cunning, Baffling, Powerful!* Remember that we deal with alcohol—cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us. But there is One who has all power—that One is God.  May you find Him now! /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 59 *Thought to Ponder . . .* Trust God. Clean house. Help others. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* B I G   B O O K = Believing In God Beats Our Old Knowledge Thanks to all of you for sharing so ge ...Continue Reading

*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *April 30, 2017 ~ Scroll Down for Share ~ Fearless and Thorough* At some of these we balked. We thought we could find an easier, softer way.   But we could not.  With all the earnestness at our command, we beg of you to be fearless and thorough from the very start.  Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p 58  *Thought to Ponder . . .* Courag ...Continue Reading

*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