Daily Reflections <!--061824-->
A FELLOWSHIP OF FREEDOM . . . if only men were granted absolute liberty, and were compelled to obey no one, they would then voluntarily associate themselves in the common interest. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 50 When I no longer live under the dictates of another or of alcohol, I live in a new […]
Each day a new Beginning <!--061824-->
. . . we could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world. —Helen Keller— We chase after joy, like a child after a firefly, being certain that in joy all problems are solved, all questions are answered. Joy has its rewards, and we deserve them. But life […]
Promise of a new Day <!--061824-->
The greatest danger, that of losing one’s own self, may pass off quietly as if it were nothing; every other loss, that of an arm, a leg, five dollars, etc., is sure to be noticed. —Soren Kierkegaard— Loss of self can threaten us at every juncture in a relationship. Self-love and self-acceptance serve as valuable […]
AA Thought for the Day <!--061824-->
The A.A. way of living is not an easy one. But it’s an adventure in living that is really worthwhile. And it’s so much better than our old drunken way of living that there’s no comparison. Our lives without A.A. would be worth nothing. With A.A., we have a chance to live reasonably good lives. […]
Keeping it Simple <!--061824-->
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely. —Rodin— When we first start our recovery, it hurts a lot to look at our past. We feel sad. It feels like our life was a waste. But it wasn’t a waste. The program promises that if we practice the Steps, we’ll not […]
Promise of a new Day <!--061724-->
The desire to believe the best in people is a prerequisite for intercourse with strangers; suspicion is reverse for friends. —Mary McCarthy— How often we find ourselves treating our acquaintances with exquisite courtesy, while our friends and loved ones get our yawns, our sulks, our tantrums. We may pride ourselves on treating everyone alike, but […]
Daily Reflections <!--061724-->
“DEEP DOWN WITHIN US” We found the Great Reality deep down within us. In the last analysis it is only there that He may be found. . . . search diligently within yourself . . . With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, […]
AA Thought for the Day <!--061724-->
We in A.A. have the privilege of living two lives in one lifetime. One life of drunkenness, failure, and defeat. Then, through A.A., another life of sobriety, peace of mind, and usefulness. We who have recovered our sobriety are modern miracles. And we’re living on borrowed time. Some of us might have been dead long […]
Each day a new Beginning <!--061724-->
Wisdom never kicks at the iron walls it can’t bring down. —Olive Schreiner— God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. Many times—yesterday, last week, today, and even tomorrow—we’ll come face-to-face with a seemingly intolerable situation. The compulsion to change the situation, to demand that another person change the situation, is […]
Keeping it Simple <!--061724-->
Each day provides its own gifts. —Ruth D. Freedman— Life is full of wonderful gifts. Recovery is life’s greatest gift to us. If we’re not excited about being sober, we need to check ourselves. Are we keeping something secret? Is there a sadness we need to talk about? Are we stuffing anger? These things eat […]