AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 15, 2023Failed to PracticeLet him see that you are not there to instruct him in religion. Admit that he probably knows more about it than you do, but call to his attention the fact that however deep his faith and knowledge, he could not have applied it or he would not drink. Perhaps your story will help him see where he has failed to practice the very precepts he knows so well.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 93Thought to Ponder . . .Faith is mighty. ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 14, 2023The Quick InventoryThe quick inventory is aimed at our daily ups and downs, especially those where people or new events throw us off balance and tempt us to make mistakes. In all these situations we need self-restraint, honest analysis of what is involved, a willingness to admit when the fault is ours, and an equal willingness to forgive when the fault is elsewhere.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 91Thought to Ponder . . .Nothing pays off l ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 13, 2023Fundamental InquiriesDid these perplexities beset me because of selfishness or unreasonable demands? Or, if my disturbance was seemingly caused by the behavior of others, why do I lack the ability to accept conditions I cannot change? These are the sort of fundamental inquiries that can disclose the source of my discomfort and indicate whether I may be able to alter my own conduct and so adjust myself serenely to self-discipline.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Trad ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)November 12, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~Powerful CementThe feeling of having shared in a common peril is one element in the powerful cement which binds us. But that in itself would never have held us together as we are now joined. The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 17Thought to PonderThe solution is simple. The solution is spiritual.AA-related 'Alconym'F R O G  =  Fu ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 11, 2023It Engulfs AllBut not so with the alcoholic illness, for with it there goes annihilation of all the things worth while in life. It engulfs all whose lives touch the sufferer's. It brings misunderstanding, fierce resentment, financial insecurity, disgusted friends and employers, warped lives of blameless children, sad wives and parents—anyone can increase the list.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 18Thought to Ponder . . .Alcoholic drinking's th ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 10, 2023Morning MeditationIf circumstances warrant, we ask our wives or friends to join us in morning meditation. If we belong to a religious denomination which requires a definite morning devotion, we attend to that also. If not members of religious bodies, we sometimes select and memorize a few set prayers which emphasize the principles we have been discussing.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 87Thought to Ponder . . .If you want to stay protected, you have ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 9, 2023A Total LiabilityWhen first challenged to admit defeat, most of us revolted. We had approached A.A. 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, (Step One) p. 22Thought to Ponder . . .Avoidance is not the key; surrender opens the door. AA-related 'Alconym'D E A D  =   Don't Ever Admit Defe ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 8, 2023Thinking, Honesty, HumilityWe'd have to have outside help if we were surely to know and admit the truth about ourselves—the help of God and another human being. Only by discussing ourselves, holding back nothing, only by being willing to take advice and accept direction could we set foot on the road to straight thinking, solid honesty, and genuine humility.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Five) p. 59Thought to Ponder . . .We need to share our proble ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 7, 2023Profound AlterationMost of our experiences are what the psychologist William James calls the "educational variety" because they develop slowly over a period of time. Quite often friends of the newcomer are aware of the difference long before he is himself. He finally realizes that he has undergone a profound alteration in his reaction to life; that such a change could hardly have been brought about by himself alone.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Appendix I ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 6, 2023AmendsAlthough these reparations take innumerable forms, there are some general principles which we find guiding. Reminding ourselves that we have decided to go to any lengths to find a spiritual experience, we ask that we be given strength and direction to do the right thing, no matter what the personal consequences may be.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 79Thought to Ponder . . .The Three A's .. Awareness, Acceptance, Action.AA-related 'Alconym'A G O ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)November 5, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~Step SixIf we would gain any real advantage in the use of this Step on problems other than alcohol, we shall need to make a brand new venture into open-mindedness. We shall need to raise our eyes toward perfection, and be ready to walk in that direction. It will seldom matter how haltingly we walk. The only question will be “Are we ready?”- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Six) p. 68Thought to PonderWe will suddenly realize th ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 4, 2023Program of ActionOutline the program of action, explaining how you made a self-appraisal, how you straightened out your past and why you are now endeavoring to be helpful to him. It is important for him to realize that your attempt to pass this on to him plays a vital part in your own recovery. Actually, he may be helping you more than you are helping him.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 94Thought to Ponder . . .Service made me feel useful. Twe ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 3, 2023DelightedWe pocket our pride and go to it, illuminating every twist of character, every dark cranny of the past. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we are delighted. We can look the world in the eye. We can be alone at perfect peace and ease. Our fears fall from us. We begin to feel the nearness of our Creator. We may have had certain spiritual beliefs, but now we begin to have a spiritual experience.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 75T ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 2, 2023Wider MeaningBut when we have taken a square look at some of these defects, have discussed them with another, and have become willing to have them removed, our thinking about humility commences to have a wider meaning. By this time in all probability we have gained some measure of release from our more devastating handicaps. We enjoy moments in which there is something like real peace of mind.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Seven) p. 74Thought to P ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)November 1, 2023We SearchedIf the owner of the business is to be successful, he cannot fool himself about values. We did exactly the same thing with our lives. We took stock honestly. First, we searched out the flaws in our make-up which caused our failure. Being convinced that self, manifested in various ways, was what had defeated us, we considered its common manifestations.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 64Thought to Ponder . . .Each day, I can ask God to remove ...Continue Reading