AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 30, 2024The ImpossibleIn our belief any scheme of combating alcoholism which proposes to shield the sick man from temptation is doomed to failure. If the alcoholic tries to shield himself he may succeed for a time, but he usually winds up with a bigger explosion than ever. We have tried these methods. These attempts to do the impossible have always failed.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 101Thought to Ponder . . .Sobriety without action is fantasy.AA-rel ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 29, 2024Step Three PrayerMany of us said to our Maker, as we understood Him: "God, I offer myself to Thee—to build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. Take away my difficulties, that victory over them may bear witness to those I would help of Thy Power, Thy Love, and Thy Way of life. May I do Thy will always."- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 63Thought to Ponder . . .I can't do God's ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)April 28, 2024~ Scroll Down for Share ~A Daily ReprieveIt 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.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 85Thought to PonderWe will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.AA-re ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 27, 2024Our TroublesSo our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. They arise out of ourselves, and the 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. 62Thought to Ponder . . .Let go ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 26, 2024Complete DefeatWho cares to admit complete defeat? Practically no one, of course. Every natural instinct cries out against the idea of personal powerlessness. It is truly awful to admit that, glass in hand, we have warped our minds into such an obsession for destructive drinking that only an act of Providence can remove it from us.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step One) p. 21Thought to Ponder . . .We perceive that only through utter defeat are we able t ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 25, 2024Dear Friends, I have no idea why the Daily Thought did not send today.  The schedule was set up correctly but it did not send.  My apologies.  I'll be digging this afternoon to see if I can discover the reason and endeavor to make sure it doesn't happen again.Valuable RewardsWhile the purpose of making restitution to others is paramount, it is equally necessary that we extricate from an examination of our personal relations every bit of informatio ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 24, 2024Central FactThe central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous. He has commenced to accomplish those things for us which we could never do by ourselves.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 25Thought to Ponder . . .I can't, God can, I'll ask Him to.AA-related 'Alconym'F R O G  =   Fully Rely On God.To Unsubscribe - Click Here_Subscription Re ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 23, 2024One Short QuestionWe needed to ask ourselves but one short question. "Do I now believe, or am I even willing to believe, that there is a Power greater than myself?" As soon as a man can say that he does believe, or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built..- Alcoholics Anonymous, (We Agnostics ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 22, 2024Prayer and MeditationThose of us who have come to make regular use of prayer would no more do without it than we would refuse air, food, or sunshine. And for the same reason. When we refuse air, light, or food, the body suffers. And when we turn away from meditation and prayer, we likewise deprive our minds, our emotions, and our intuitions of vitally needed support. As the body can fail its purpose for lack of nourishment, so can the soul.- Twelve Steps and Twe ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)April 21, 2024~ Scroll Down for Share ~AngerFinally, we begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to some extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong, and then we approach true tolerance and see what real love for our fellows actually means. It will become more and more evident as we go forward that it is pointless to become angry, or to get hurt by people who, like us, are suffering from the pains of growing up.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 20, 2024Lose Our FearMore and more we became interested in seeing what we could contribute to life. As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter. We were reborn.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 63Thought to Ponder . . .Breathe in faith, breathe out fear.AA-related 'Alconym'F E A R  =   Fa ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 19, 2024EmotionsThe moment we ponder a twisted or broken relationship with another person, our emotions go on the defensive. To escape looking at the wrongs we have done another, we resentfully focus on the wrong he has done us. This is especially true if he has, in fact, behaved badly at all. Triumphantly we seize upon his misbehavior as the perfect excuse for minimizing or forgetting our own. Right here we need to fetch ourselves up sharply.- Twelve Steps and Twelve T ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 18, 2024ForgivenessWe've repeatedly strained the patience of our best friends to a snapping point, and have brought out the very worst in those who didn't think much of us to begin with. In many instances we are really dealing with fellow sufferers, people whose woes we have increased. If we are now about to ask forgiveness for ourselves, why shouldn't we start out by forgiving them, one and all?- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Eight) p. 78Thought to Ponder . ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 17, 2024The Great FactAsk Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But obviously you cannot transmit something you haven’t got. See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (A Vision For You) p. 164Thought to Ponder . . .Trust God. Clean house. Hel ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 16, 2024Enjoying 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. 132Thought to Ponder . . .Laughter is medicine for the sober spirit.AA-related 'Alconym'A L O H A  =   A Lot Of Happy Alcoholics.T ...Continue Reading