AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 29, 2024Baffling FeatureMany of us felt that we had plenty of character. There was a tremendous urge to cease forever. Yet we found it impossible. This is the baffling feature of alcoholism as we know it—this utter inability to leave it alone, no matter how great the necessity or the wish.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (More About Alcoholism) p. 34Thought to Ponder . . .It's hard to fight an enemy who has outposts in your head.AA-related 'Alconym'S T E P S  =   Sol ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)January 28, 2024~ Scroll Down for Share ~Simple Kit of Spiritual ToolsBut 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. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence o ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 27, 2024The Entire FamilyCessation of drinking is but the first step away from a highly strained, abnormal condition. A doctor said to us, "Years of living with an alcoholic is almost sure to make any wife or child neurotic. The entire family is, to some extent, ill." Let families realize, as they start their journey, that all will not be fair weather. Each in his turn may be footsore and may straggle.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) p. 122Thou ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 26, 2024We PauseAs 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, (Into Action) pp. 87 - 88Thought to Ponder . . .The Three "P's" -- Pause, Pra ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 25, 2024A Long TalkWhen we decide who is to hear our story, we waste no time. We have a written inventory and we are prepared for a long talk. We explain to our partner what we are about to do and why we have to do it. He should realize that we are engaged upon a life-and-death errand. Most people approached in this way will be glad to help; they will be honored by our confidence.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 75Thought to Ponder . . .Life begins at the end ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 24, 2024Dear Friends, I apologise for misquoting in yesterday's thought. The line should have read, "Fear of people and _of_ economic insecurity will leave us."The Turning PointRemember 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! Half measures availed us nothing. We stood at the turning point. We asked His protection and care with com ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 23, 2024Outlook Upon LifeThat feeling of uselessness and self-pity will disappear. We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.- Alcoholics Anony ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 22, 2024The Great RealityWe finally saw that faith in some kind of God was a part of our make-up, just as much as the feeling we have for a friend. Sometimes we had to search fearlessly, but He was there. He was as much a fact as we were. We found the Great Reality deep down within us.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (We Agnostics) p. 55Thought to Ponder . . .People of faith have a logical idea of what life is all about.AA-related 'Alconym'W I L L I N G  =   When I L ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)January 21, 2024~ Scroll Down for Share ~Rewards of Meditation and PrayerPerhaps one of the greatest rewards of meditation and prayer is the sense ofbelonging that comes to us. We no longer live in a completely hostile world. We are no longer lost and frightened and purposeless. The moment we catch even a glimpse of God's will, the moment we begin to see truth, justice, and love as the real and eternal things in life, we are no longer deeply disturbed by all the seeming evide ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 20, 2024A Long WaySometimes we hear an alcoholic say that the only thing he needs to do is to keep sober. Certainly he must keep sober, for there will be no home if he doesn’t. But he is yet a long way from making good to the wife or parents whom for years he has so shockingly treated.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 82Thought to Ponder . . .Without change I am just a non-drinking drunk.AA-related 'Alconym'A C T  =   Action Changes Things.To Unsubscr ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 19, 2024Faith and TruthIn this book you read again and again that faith did for us what we could not do for ourselves. We hope you are convinced now that God can remove whatever self-will has blocked you off from Him. If you have already made a decision, and an inventory of your grosser handicaps, you have made a good beginning. That being so you have swallowed and digested some big chunks of truth about yourself.- Alcoholics Anonymous,(How It Works) pp. 70 - 71 Thoug ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 18, 2024Extravagant Promises?We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves. Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us —sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 84Thought to Ponder . . .Sobriety is not a destination, but an everlasting ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 17, 2024Living Just For TodayWhen I joined A.A., I did so for the sole purpose of getting sober and staying sober. I didn’t realize I would find so much more, but a new and different outlook on life started opening up almost immediately. Each day seems to be so much more productive and satisfying. I get so much more enjoyment out of living. I find an inner pleasure in simple things. Living just for today is a pleasant adventure.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (It Might Have B ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 16, 2024Honestly Sought HimEven so has God restored us all to our right minds. To this man, the revelation was sudden. Some of us grow into it more slowly. But He has come to all who have honestly sought Him. When we drew near to Him He disclosed Himself to us!- Alcoholics Anonymous, (We Agnostics) p. 57Thought to Ponder . . .I came; I came to; I came to believe.AA-related 'Alconym'G O D  =   Good Orderly Direction.To Unsubscribe - Click Here_Subscription Re ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 15, 2024To Be WelcomedNo one is too discredited or has sunk too low to be welcomed cordially—if he means business. Social distinctions, petty rivalries and jealousies—these are laughed out of countenance. Being wrecked in the same vessel, being restored and united under one God, with hearts and minds attuned to the welfare of others, the things which matter so much to some people no longer signify much to them. How could they?- Alcoholics Anonymous, (A Vision For You) ...Continue Reading