AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 7, 2023Dependence on GodThe minute we put our work on a service plane, the alcoholic commences to rely upon our assistance rather than upon God. He clamors for this or that, claiming he cannot master alcohol until his material needs are cared for. Nonsense. Some of us have taken very hard knocks to learn this truth: Job or no job—wife or no wife—we simply do not stop drinking so long as we place dependence upon other people ahead of dependence on God.- Alcoholics Anon ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 6, 2023Gates of DeathThe unselfishness of these men as we have come to know them, the entire absence of profit motive, and their community spirit, is indeed inspiring to one who has labored long and wearily in this alcoholic field. They believe in themselves, and still more in the Power which pulls chronic alcoholics back from the gates of death.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (The Doctor's Opinion) p. xxviiThought to Ponder . . .The task ahead of us is never as great as the ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 5, 2023Tradition TwoFor our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. - Alcoholics Anonymous, (Appendix I) The A.A. Tradition, p. 562Thought to Ponder . . .The Twelve Steps tell us how it works; the Twelve Traditions tell us why it works.AA-related 'Alconym'T R U S T  =   Teaching Recovery Using Steps and Traditions.Thank you ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 4, 2023Nourishing IngredientWe enjoy moments in which there is something like real peace of mind. To those of us who have hitherto known only excitement, depression, or anxiety—in other words, to all of us—this newfound peace is a priceless gift. Something new indeed has been added. Where humility had formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie, it now begins to mean the nourishing ingredient which can give us serenity. - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Ste ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 3, 2023AmendsAbove all, we should try to be absolutely sure that we are not delaying because we are afraid. For the readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Nine) p. 87Thought to Ponder . . .An amend always includes a change in my behavior.AA-related 'Alconym'A A  =   Accountable Actions.Thank& ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)January 2, 2023Perfect Peace and EaseWe 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.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Into Action) p. 75Thought to Ponder . . .Swallowing my pride will not get me drunk.AA-related 'Alco ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)January 1, 2023~ Scroll Down for Share ~DependenceWhen we developed still more, we discovered the best possible source of emotional stability to be God Himself. We found that dependence upon His perfect justice, forgiveness, and love was healthy, and that it would work where nothing else would. If we really depended upon God, we couldn’t very well play God to our fellows nor would we feel the urge wholly to rely on human protection and care.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Tradition ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 31, 2022Face LifeMore and more we became interested in seeing what we could contribute to life. As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter. We were reborn.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (How It Works) p. 63Thought to Ponder . . .Happiness and peace of mind are always here, open and free to anyone.AA-related ' ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 30, 2022TruthWe have seen the truth demonstrated again and again: "Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic." Commencing to drink after a period of sobriety, we are in a short time as bad as ever. If we are planning to stop drinking, there must be no reservation of any kind, nor any lurking notion that someday we will be immune to alcohol.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (More About Alcoholism) p. 33Thought to Ponder . . .Times change, alcoholism doesn't.AA-related 'A ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 29, 2022NourishmentAs the body can fail its purpose for lack of nourishment, so can the soul. We all need the light of God's reality, the nourishment of His strength, and the atmosphere of His grace. To an amazing extent the facts of A.A. Life confirm this ageless truth.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Eleven) pp. 97 - 98Thought to Ponder . . .I can't do God's Will my way.AA-related 'Alconym'W I L L I N G  =   When I Live Life, I Need God.Thank&n ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 28, 2022TransformedIn a very real sense he has been transformed, because he has laid hold of a source of strength which, in one way or another, he had hitherto denied himself. He finds himself in possession of a degree of honesty, tolerance, unselfishness, peace of mind, and love of which he had thought himself quite incapable.- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Twelve) p. 107Thought to Ponder . . .We're not living just to be sober; we are living to learn, to ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 27, 2022They Had Seen MiraclesHe and his wife would leave elated by the thought of what they could now do for some stricken acquaintance and his family. They knew they had a host of new friends; it seemed they had known these strangers always. They had seen miracles, and one was to come to them. They had visioned the Great Reality—their loving and All Powerful Creator.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (A Vision For You) pp. 160 - 161Thought to Ponder . . .I had to get sober to ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 26, 2022Beyond Human Aid"Well, I’ll stop with the sixth drink." Or "What’s the use anyhow?" When this sort of thinking is fully established in an individual with alcoholic tendencies, he has probably placed himself beyond human aid, and unless locked up, may die or go permanently insane. These stark and ugly facts have been confirmed by legions of alcoholics throughout history. But for the grace of God, there would have been thousands more convinc ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy AA-Alive.net)December 25, 2022~ Scroll Down for Share ~  Essential RequirementsBelief in the power of God, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility to establish and maintain the new order of things, were the essential requirements. Simple, but not easy; a price had to be paid. It meant destruction of self-centeredness. I must turn in all things to the Father of Light who presides over us all.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (Bill's Story) pp. 13 - 14  Thought to PonderWhile it isn't ...Continue Reading

AA Thought for the Day(courtesy aa-alive.net)December 24, 2022Give FreelyAbandon yourself to God as you understand God. Admit your faults to Him and to your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the Fellowship of the Spirit, and you will surely meet some of us as you trudge the Road of Happy Destiny. May God bless you and keep you—until then.- Alcoholics Anonymous, (A Vision For You) p. 164Thought to Ponder . . .Trust God. Clean house. Help other ...Continue Reading