AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 7, 2023ControlWe learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. This is the first step in recovery. The delusion that we are like other people, or presently may be, has to be smashed. We alcoholics are men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (More About Alcoholism) p. 30Thought to Ponder . . .When we try to control our drinking, we ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 6, 2023A Genuine RelianceWe could actually have earnest religious beliefs which remained barren because we were still trying to play God ourselves. As long as we placed self-reliance first, a genuine reliance upon a Higher Power was out of the question. That basic ingredient of all humility, a desire to seek and do God's will, was missing.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Seven) p. 72Thought to Ponder . . .I can't do His will my way.AA-related 'Alconym'E G O & ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 5, 2023Sense of PurposeThis dream world has been replaced by a great sense of purpose, accompanied by a growing consciousness of the power of God in our lives. We have come to believe He would like us to keep our heads in the clouds with Him, but that our feet ought to be firmly planted on earth. That is where our fellow travelers are, and that is where our work must be done.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Family Afterward) p. 130Thought to Ponder . . .Faith is our greates ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 4, 2023RarelyRarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 58Thought to Ponder . . .The Three A's .. Awareness, Acceptance, Action.AA-related 'Alconym'A A  =   Action Always.Thank you for shar ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 3, 2023Off the BeamWithout necessarily taking that first drink, we often get quite far off the beam. Our troubles sometimes begin with indifference. We are sober and happy in our A.A. work. Things go well at home and office. We naturally congratulate ourselves on what later proves to be a far too easy and superficial point of view. We temporarily cease to grow because we feel satisfied that there is no need for all of A.A.’s Twelve Steps for us. We are doing fine on a f ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)April 2, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~Tolerance and RespectMost of us sense that real tolerance of other people’s shortcomings and viewpoints and a respect for their opinions are attitudes which make us more useful to others. Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) pp. 19 - 20  Thought to PonderLove and tolerance of others is our code.  AA-re ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)April 1, 2023Step TenThis is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our lifetime. Continue to watch for selfishness, dishonesty, resentment, and fear. When these crop up, we ask God at once to remove them. We discuss them with someone immediately and make amends quickly if we have harmed anyone. Then we resolutely turn our thoughts to someone we can help. Love and tolerance of others is our code.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 84Thought to Ponder . . .Sobrie ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 31, 2023Vital Sixth SenseMuch has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration, and direction from Him who has all knowledge and power. If we have carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of His Spirit into us. To some extent we have become God-conscious. We have begun to develop this vital sixth sense. But we must go further and that means more action.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 85Thought to Ponder . . .Faith is mighty. Act ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 30, 2023Number One OffenderResentment 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 Ponder . . .Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 29, 2023ThoroughnessWhatever the defects, they have finally ambushed us into alcoholism and misery. Therefore, thoroughness ought to be the watchword when taking inventory. In this connection, it is wise to write out our questions and answers. It will be an aid to clear thinking and honest appraisal. It will be the first tangible evidence of our complete willingness to move forward.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Four) p. 54Thought to Ponder . . .In order to ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 28, 2023Without DefenseThe fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called will power becomes practically nonexistent. We are unable, at certain times, to bring into our consciousness with sufficient force the memory of the suffering and humiliation of even a week or a month ago. We are without defense against the first drink.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (There Is A Solution) p. 24Thought to Ponder . . .The first d ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 27, 2023One More FailureThe old pleasures were gone. They were but memories. Never could we recapture the great moments of the past. There was an insistent yearning to enjoy life as we once did and a heartbreaking obsession that some new miracle of control would enable us to do it. There was always one more attempt—and one more failure.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (A Vision For You) p. 151Thought to Ponder . . .When we try to control our drinking, we have already lost contro ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)March 26, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~SurrenderBut upon entering AA we soon take quite another view of this absolute humiliation. We perceive that only through utter defeat are we able to take our first steps toward liberation and strength. Our admissions of personal powerlessness finally turn out to be firm bedrock upon which happy and purposeful lives may be built.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step One) p. 21  Thought to PonderWe surrender to win.  AA-re ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 25, 2023Real PurposeAt the moment we are trying to put our lives in order. But this is not an end in itself. Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 77Thought to Ponder . . .Trust God. Clean house. Help others.AA-related 'Alconym'A A  =   Alcoholic's Answer.Thank you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message. Grate ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)March 24, 2023We Can PauseIn all times of emotional disturbance or indecision, we can pause, ask for quiet, and in the stillness simply say: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. Thy will, not mine, be done."- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Three) pp. 40 - 41Thought to Ponder . . .Reliance on God enables me to match calamity with serenity.AA-related 'Alconym' ...Continue Reading