AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 15, 2023UnityThe unity of Alcoholics Anonymous is the most cherished quality our Society has. Our lives, the lives of all to come, depend squarely upon it. We stay whole, or A.A. dies. Without unity, the heart of A.A. would cease to beat; our world arteries would no longer carry the life-giving grace of God; His gift to us would be spent aimlessly.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Tradition One) p. 129Thought to Ponder . . .There is no streng ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 14, 2023Practicing AlcoholicsFew indeed are the practicing alcoholics who have any idea how irrational they are, or seeing their irrationality, can bear to face it. Some will be willing to term themselves "problem drinkers," but cannot endure the suggestion that they are in fact mentally ill. They are abetted in this blindness by a world which does not understand the difference between sane drinking and alcoholism.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 13, 2023The Acid TestWe are certain that our intelligence, backed by willpower, can rightly control our inner lives and guarantee us success in the world we live in. This brave philosophy, wherein each man plays God, sounds good in the speaking, but it still has to meet the acid test: how well does it actually work? One good look in the mirror ought to be answer enough for any alcoholic.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Three) p. 37Thought to Ponder . . .Pr ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 12, 2023Meditation and PrayerOf 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 tries. It has been well said that "almost the only scoffers at prayer are those who never tried it enough."- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Eleven) p. 97Thought to Ponder . . .To ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 11, 2023Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, DespairAs we became subjects of King Alcohol, shivering denizens of his mad realm, the chilling vapor that is loneliness settled down. It thickened, ever becoming blacker. Some of us sought out sordid places, hoping to find understanding companionship and approval. Momentarily we did—then would come oblivion and the awful awakening to face the hideous Four Horsemen—Terror, Bewilderment, Frustration, Despair. Unhappy drinkers ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)December 10, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~ResentmentResentment is the "number one" offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have been spiritually sick. When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 64Thought to PonderResentment is like taking poison and waiting for the oth ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 9, 2023AmendsWe are there to sweep off our side of the street, realizing that nothing worth while can be accomplished until we do so, never trying to tell him what he should do. His faults are not discussed. We stick to our own. If our manner is calm, frank, and open, we will be gratified with the result.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) pp. 77 - 78Thought to Ponder . . .It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them.AA-relat ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 8, 2023Admit Complete DefeatProved beyond doubt by an immense experience, this is one of the facts of A.A. life. The principle that we shall find no enduring strength until we first admit complete defeat is the main taproot from which our whole Society has sprung and flowered.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step One) pp. 21 - 22Thought to Ponder . . .Times change, alcoholism doesn't.AA-related 'Alconym'K I S S  =   Keep It Simple; Surrender.To Unsubs ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 7, 2023HappinessThese men had found something brand new in life. Though they knew they must help other alcoholics if they would remain sober, that motive became secondary. It was transcended by the happiness they found in giving themselves for others.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (A Vision For You) p. 159Thought to Ponder . . .Trust God. Clean house. Help others.AA-related 'Alconym'H J F  =   Happy, Joyous, Free.To Unsubscribe - Click Here_Subscription Reminder_& ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 6, 2023Step ThreeMany of us said to our Maker, 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. 63 Thought to Ponder . . .Let Go and Let God.AA- ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 5, 2023Blessings ReceivedHaving so considered our day, not omitting to take due note of things well done, and having searched our hearts with neither fear nor favor, we can truly thank God for the blessings we have received and sleep in good conscience.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 95Thought to Ponder . . .Today I pray over the things that I used to drink over.AA-related 'Alconym'A S A P  =   Always Say A Prayer.To Unsubscribe - Click ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 4, 2023Unreasonable DemandsWe can try to stop making unreasonable demands upon those we love. We can show kindness where we had shown none. With those we dislike we can begin to practice justice and courtesy, perhaps going out of our way to understand and help them.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 93Thought to Ponder . . ."Courtesy, kindness, justice, and love are the keynotes by which we may come into harmony with practically anybody."AA ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)December 3, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~Step SixWe have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. Are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable? Can He now take them all—every one? If we still cling to something we will not let go, we ask God to help us be willing.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action,) p. 76Thought to PonderWhat have I been given today? Am I willing to reach out and grasp it?AA-related 'Alconym'K I S ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 2, 2023Easier MethodsTime after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. Trying to avoid this humbling experience, they have turned to easier methods. Almost invariably they got drunk. Having persevered with the rest of the program, they wondered why they fell. We think the reason is that they never completed their housecleaning. They took inventory all right, but hung on to some of the worst items in stock. They only thought t ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 1, 2023Practicing Step ThreePracticing Step Three is like the opening of a door which to all appearances is still closed and locked. All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open. There is only one key, and it is called willingness. Once unlocked by willingness, the door opens almost of itself, and looking through it, we shall see a pathway beside which is an inscription. It reads: "This is the way to a faith that works."- Twelve Steps and T ...Continue Reading