AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 5, 2026  Found GodI’ve seen this in the A.A. Grapevine a lot of times, and I’ve had people say it to me personally, and I’ve heard people get up in meetings and say it—is this statement: “I came into A.A. solely for the purpose of sobriety, but it has been through A.A. that I have found God.”- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Alcoholics Anonymous Number Three) p. 192  Thought to Ponder . . .When alcohol beat me to my knees, I found I was right where I needed to be. &nbs ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 4, 2026  DisciplineIt works—it really does. We alcoholics are undisciplined. So we let God discipline us in the simple way we have just outlined. But this is not all. There is action and more action. "Faith without works is dead."- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 88  Thought to Ponder . . .Motivation may get you going, but discipline keeps you growing.  AA-related 'Alconym'A C T  =   Action Changes Things.  To Unsubscribe - ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 3, 2026  ExperimentedWe liked A.A. all right, and were quick to say that it had done miracles. But we recoiled from meditation and prayer as obstinately as the scientist who refused to perform a certain experiment lest it prove his pet theory wrong. Of course we finally did experiment, and when unexpected results followed, we felt different; in fact we knew different; and so we were sold on meditation and prayer. And that, we have found, can happen to anybody who t ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 2, 2026  Self-Will Run RiotThe 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. And there often seems no way of entirely getting rid of self without His aid.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 62  Thought to Ponder . . .The smallest package in the world is an alcoholic all wrapped up in himself. &nbs ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 1, 2026  A Useful ProgramMany 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 suggest a useful program for anyone concerned with a drinking problem.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 19  Thought to Ponder . ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 28, 2026  New MeaningLife will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. We know you will not want to miss it. Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is the bright spot of our lives.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 89  Thought to Ponder . . .Sobriety is the adventure o ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 27, 2026  Actual ExperienceHe gave me information about the subject of alcoholism which was undoubtedly helpful. Of far more importance was the fact that he was the first living human with whom I had ever talked, who knew what he was talking about in regard to alcoholism from actual experience. In other words, he talked my language.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Doctor Bob's Nightmare) p. 180  Thought to Ponder . . .Modem-to-modem or face-to-face, AA's speak the ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 26, 2026  Thoroughness and HonestyWe went back through our lives. Nothing counted but thoroughness and honesty. When we were finished we considered it carefully. The first thing apparent was that this world and its people were often quite wrong. To conclude that others were wrong was as far as most of us ever got.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) pp. 65 - 66  Thought to Ponder . . .It takes strength and courage to admit the truth.  AA-related 'Alc ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 25, 2026  Emotional InsecurityThe most common symptoms of emotional insecurity are worry, anger self-pity, and depression. These stem from causes which sometimes seem to be within us, and at other times to come from without. To take inventory in this respect we ought to consider carefully all personal relationships which bring continuous or recurring trouble. It should be remembered that this kind of insecurity may arise in any area where instincts are threatene ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 24, 2026  Self-KnowledgeBut the actual or potential alcoholic, with hardly an exception, will beabsolutely unable to stop drinking on the basis of self-knowledge. This is a point we wish to emphasize and re-emphasize, to smash home upon our alcoholic readers as it has been revealed to us out of bitter experience.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (More About Alcoholism) p. 39  Thought to Ponder . . .Nobody ever found recovery as a result of an intellectual awakening. ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 23, 2026  Headed For TroubleIt is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all of our activities. "How can I best serve Thee—Thy will (not mine) be done."- Alc ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 22, 2026  One High MissionFor us, if we neglect those who are still sick, there is unremitting danger to our own lives and sanity. Under these compulsions of self-preservation, duty, and love, it is not strange that our Society has concluded that it has but one high mission—to carry the A.A. message to those who don't know there's a way out.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Tradition Five) p. 151  Thought to Ponder . . .In AA we carry the message ... n ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 22, 2026  One High MissionFor us, if we neglect those who are still sick, there is unremitting danger to our own lives and sanity. Under these compulsions of self-preservation, duty, and love, it is not strange that our Society has concluded that it has but one high mission—to carry the A.A. message to those who don't know there's a way out.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Tradition Five) p. 151  Thought to Ponder . . .In AA we carry the message ... n ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 21, 2026  The Magic WordBy working the Steps, attending meetings, and carrying the message, I can be restored to sanity. Action is the magic word! With a positive, helpful attitude and regular A.A. action, I can stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety. My attitude now is that I am willing to go to any length to stay sober!- Daily Reflections, (June 1)  Thought to Ponder . . .When I got busy, I got better.  AA-related 'Alconym'A B C  =   ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)February 20, 2026  GrowthWe find the no one need have difficulty with the spirituality of the program. Willingness, honesty and open-mindedness are the essentials of recovery. But these are indispensable.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Spiritual Experience) p. 568  Thought to Ponder . . .I’m not what I think or feel, I am what I do.  AA-related 'Alconym'N E W  =   Nothing Else Worked.  To Unsubscribe - Click HereYou are currently subscribed to  &nb ...Continue Reading