AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)July 7, 2023PainSomeone who knew what he was talking about once remarked that pain was the touchstone of all spiritual progress. How heartily we A.A.'s can agree with him, for we know that the pains of alcoholism had to come before sobriety, and emotional turmoil before serenity.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) pp. 93 - 94Thought to Ponder . . .The gritty pain of alcoholism is the traction of recovery.AA-related 'Alconym'H O P E  =   Hold On, Pain En ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)July 6, 2023Worse RelapseWe are like men who have lost their legs; they never grow new ones. Neither does there appear to be any kind of treatment which will make alcoholics of our kind like other men. We have tried every imaginable remedy. In some instances there has been brief recovery, followed always by a still worse relapse.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (More About Alcoholism) pp. 30 - 31Thought to Ponder . . .Sobriety without action is fantasy.AA-related 'Alconym'I S M   ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)July 5, 2023My apologies for the lateness of today's thought. I changed the clock on my computer while I'm in the states and miscalculated the time difference with the Daily Thought server.Best Possible RelationsSteps Eight and Nine are concerned with personal relationships. First, we take a look backward and try to discover where we have been at fault; next we make a vigorous attempt to repair the damage we have done; and third, having thus cleaned away the debris of the pas ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)July 4, 2023The High RoadUpon therapy for the alcoholic himself, we surely have no monopoly. Yet it is our great hope that all those who have as yet found no answer may begin to find one in the pages of this book and will presently join us on the high road to a new freedom.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Foreward to the Second Edition) p. xxiThought to Ponder . . .Within our wonderful new world, we have found freedom from our fatal obsession.AA-related 'Alconym'H J F  =   ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)July 3, 2023Building CharacterIf we ask, God will certainly forgive our derelictions. But in no case does He render us white as snow and keep us that way without our cooperation. That is something we are supposed to be willing to work toward ourselves. He asks only that we try as best we know how to make progress in the building of character.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Six) p. 65Thought to Ponder . . .If I want God to remove my character defects, I'll have to ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)July 2, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~Suddenly RealizeWe are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace... ...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 Anonymous, (Into Action) pp. 83 - 84Thought to PonderGod is my only sou ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)July 2, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~Suddenly RealizeWe are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace... ...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 Anonymous, (Into Action) pp. 83 - 84Thought to PonderGod is my only sou ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)July 1, 2023Spirit of IntoleranceWe are careful never to show intolerance or hatred of drinking as an institution. Experience shows that such an attitude is not helpful to anyone. Every new alcoholic looks for this spirit among us and is immensely relieved when he finds we are not witchburners. A spirit of intolerance might repel alcoholics whose lives could have been saved, had it not been for such stupidity.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 103Thought to Pond ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)June 30, 2023Willing to Believe?We 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)June 29, 2023ReparationWhen your prospect has made such reparation as he can to his family, and has thoroughly explained to them the new principles by which he is living, he should proceed to put those principles into action at home. That is, if he is lucky enough to have a home. Though his family be at fault in many respects, he should not be concerned about that. He should concentrate on his own spiritual demonstration.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 98Thou ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)June 28, 2023Burn the IdeaBurn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 98Thought to Ponder . . .Who we are is not dependent upon someone else's opinion.AA-related 'Alconym'T R U S T  =   Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions.Thank you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carryin ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)June 27, 2023Sense of ReliefPride says, “You need not pass this way,” and Fear says, “You dare not look!” But the testimony of A.A.'s who have really tried a moral inventory is that pride and fear of this sort turn out to be bogeymen, nothing else. Once we have a complete willingness to take inventory, and exert ourselves to do the job thoroughly, a wonderful light falls upon this foggy scene. As we persist, a brand-new kind of confidence is born, and the sense of relief at f ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)June 26, 2023MeditationBut its object is always the same: to improve our conscious contact with God, with His grace, wisdom, and love. And let's always remember that meditation is in reality intensely practical. One of its first fruits is emotional balance. With it we can broaden and deepen the channel between ourselves and God as we understand Him.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Eleven) pp. 101 - 102Thought to Ponder . . .Prayer asks the question. Meditation list ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)June 25, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~SponsoringIf he is sincerely interested and wants to see you again, ask him to read this book in the interval. After doing that, he must decide for himself whether he wants to go on. He should not be pushed or prodded by you, his wife, or his friends. If he is to find God, the desire must come from within.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Working With Others) p. 95Thought to PonderAA is not for people who need it, it's not even for people who want ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)June 24, 2023Constructively ReviewWhen we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with another person at once? Were we kind and loving toward all? What could we have done better? . . . After making our review we ask God’s forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 86Though ...Continue Reading