March 7th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 8, 2013* *Online AA* *I'm thrilled that at any hour I can find someone to talk to. Twice this week, I've had tormented thoughts at three A.M. Do I have to phone and wake someone up for support? No, because other sober insomniacs are online, ready to help me through the night. . . Online meetings are like any other -- if you get there, you are welcome there.* /- Thank You For Sharing,/ p. 71 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *Modem-to-modem or face-to ...Continue Reading
March 6th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 7, 2013* *Silent Revolution* *Gradually, in a manner I cannot explain, I began to re-examine the beliefs I had thought beyond criticism. Almost imperceptibly my whole attitude toward life underwent a silent revolution. I lost many worries and gained confidence. . . A belief in the basic spirituality of life has grown and with it belief in a supreme and guiding power for good.* /- Experience, Strength and Hope,/ p. 107 *Thought to Ponder . . . ...Continue Reading
March 5th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 6, 2013 *~ Scroll Down for Share ~* *Living in the Now* First, we try living in the now just in order to stay sober -- and it works. Once the idea has become a part of out thinking, we find that living life in 24-hour segments is an effective and satisfying way to handle other matters as well.* /- As Bill Sees It,/ p. 169 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *If I don't drink today, I have the hope of a tomorrow. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *S I T* = **S ...Continue Reading
March 4th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 5, 2013* *Independence* *The more we become willing to depend upon a Higher Power, the more independent we actually are. Therefore, dependence, as AA practices it, is really a means of gaining true independence of the spirit.* /- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,/ p. 36 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *If faith without works is dead; then willingness without action is fantasy.* *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *H O W* = **H**onesty, **O**pen-mind ...Continue Reading
March 3rd 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 4, 2013* *Expectations* *We had approached AA expecting to be taught self-confidence. Then we had been told that so far as alcohol is concerned, self-confidence was no good whatever; in fact, it was a total liability.* /- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,/ p. 22 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *What I am is God's gift to me. What I make of myself is my gift to Him.* *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *W O W* = **W**illingness **O**ver **W**illpower ...Continue Reading
March 2nd 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 3, 2013 *~ Scroll Down for Share ~* *Surrender* Such is the paradox of AA regeneration: strength arising out of complete defeat and weakness, the loss of one's old life as a condition for finding a new one.* /- AA Comes of Age,/ p. 46 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *We surrender to win. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *K I S S* = **K**eep **I**t *A Member Shares:* **Hello, welcome to our new online friends. I am Charlie Johnson and I have alcoholism. T ...Continue Reading
March 1st 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 2, 2013* *Challenges* *Life is meant to be lived by facing the challenges it brings. Otherwise, I'm not living, just existing. God didn't give me this gift of sobriety to sit in a rocking chair, imagining myself as some wise old woman who has arrived somewhere. There is no easier, softer way.* /- The Best Of The Grapevine/ [Vol. 3}, p. 320 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *Sobriety is a journey, not a destination.* *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* * ...Continue Reading
February 28th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *March 1, 2013* *Willingness* *When I am willing to do the right thing, I am rewarded with an inner peace no amount of liquor could ever provide. When I am unwilling to do the right thing, I become restless, irritable and discontent. It is always my choice.* /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ p. 317 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *When I choose the behavior, I choose the consequences.* *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *W H O* = **W**illingness, **H**onesty, **O**pe ...Continue Reading
February 27th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 28, 2013* *Today* *But today is always here. Life /is/ daily; today is all we have; and anybody can go one day without drinking. First, we try living in the now just in order to stay sober -- and it works. Once the idea has become a part of our thinking, we find that living life in 24-hour segments is an effective and satisfying way to handle many other matters as well.* /- Living Sober,/ p. 7 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *Just for today, I ...Continue Reading
February 26th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 27, 2013 *~ Scroll Down for Share ~* *Emotional Stability* We discovered the best possible source of emotional stability to be God Himself. We found that dependence upon His perfect justice, forgiveness, and love was healthy, and that it would work where nothing else would.* /- As Bill Sees It,/ p. 72 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, ...Continue Reading
February 25th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 26, 2013* *A Wonderful Thing* *... it was a silly idea that we were too good to need God. Now we try to put spiritual principles to work in every department of our lives. When we do that, we find it solves our problems, too; the ensuing lack of fear, worry and hurt feelings is a wonderful thing.* /- Alcoholics Anonymous,/ pp. 126-127 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *Don't fear tomorrow. God is already there.* *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *A A* ...Continue Reading
February 24th 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 25, 2013* *Tyrant* *The truth is, that in the life of each AA member, there still lurks a tyrant. His name is alcohol. And his weapons are misery, insanity, and death. No matter how long we may be sober, he always stands at each man's elbow, ever watchful of an opportunity to resume his destruction.* /- The Language of the Heart,/ p. 34 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *The alcoholic is in no greater peril than when he takes sobriety for granted.* ...Continue Reading
February 23rd 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 24, 2013 *~ Scroll Down for Share ~* *A Right to be Wrong* The AA group would have to stick to its course or be hopelessly lost. Sobriety had to be its sole objective. In all other aspects there was perfect freedom of will and action. Every group had the right to be wrong.* /- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions,/ p. 147 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *There is no strength without unity. *AA-related 'Alconym' . . .* *A A* = **A**ll **A**ccepted.* ...Continue Reading
February 22nd 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 23, 2013* *Easier, Softer Way* *When I couldn't find an easier, softer way, I looked for a person with the magic wand, the one person in AA who could make me all better, right now. This was a frustrating task . . . I finally realized that if I wanted this life, I was going to have to do what the others had done. No one made me drink, and no one was going to make me sober. This program is for people who want it, not people who need it.* /- ...Continue Reading
February 21st 2013 CDT
*AA Thought for the Day* (courtesy AA-Alive.net) *February 22, 2013* *Reality* *Above all, we reject fantasizing and accept reality. The more I drank, the more I fantasized everything. . . I lived in a dream world. AA led me gently from the fantasizing to embrace reality with open arms. And I found it beautiful! For, at last, I was at peace with myself. And with others. And with God.* /- Alcoholics Anonymous/ [Third Edition], pp. 560-561 *Thought to Ponder . . .* *You cannot get ahead until you ...Continue Reading
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