AA Thought for the Day <!--102124-->
Now that we have considered the obligations of real, working members of A.A., let us examine what the rewards are that have come to us as a result of our new way of living. First, I understand myself more than I ever did before. I have learned what was the matter with me and I […]
Daily Reflections <!--102124-->
NOTHING GROWS IN THE DARK We will want the good that is in us all, even in the worst of us, to flower and to grow. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 10 With the self-discipline and insight gained from practicing Step Ten, I begin to know the gratifications of sobriety — not as mere abstinence […]
Promise of a new Day <!--102124-->
Humor is such a strong weapon, such a strong answer. —Agnes Varda— We take life so seriously, certain that the situation confronting us, or at least the next one, will doom us. We gravely anticipate what lies ahead and assuredly we’ll experience what we expect. The power to lighten our load rests within. We’re only […]
My Thought for the Day <!--102124-->
🌈RISE and SHINE, Beautiful, Radiant, Resiliently Wonderful Part of This Fantastic world❗…💃🌍…We can sometimes get up and our minds start writing OUR script for the day❗…📖✍😱 … The fears and worries of every tomorrow start to Creep into our every thought and We Become the PLAY WRITER for every POSSIBLE OUTCOME❗❗…🤬😭🤮👿👹🤤🤕🤐😵🙄🤗…Just cause We think it, […]
Each day a new Beginning <!--102124-->
The strength of the drive determines the force required to suppress it. —Mary Jane Sherfey— We are all struggling to succeed. And each day of our lives we’ll be confronted with major or minor adversities that might well interfere with our success. Adversities don’t have to hinder us, however. They can strengthen us, if we […]
Daily Reflections <!--102024-->
SOLACE FOR CONFUSION Obviously, the dilemma of the wanderer from faith is that of profound confusion. He thinks himself lost to the comfort of any conviction at all. He cannot attain in even a small degree the assurance of the believer, the agnostic, or the atheist. He is the bewildered one. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE […]
Each day a new Beginning <!--102024-->
…You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can only decide how you’re going to live. Now. —Joan Baez— How thrilling to contemplate that we can choose every attitude we have and every action we take. We have been gifted with full responsibility for our development. What will we try […]
Promise of a new Day <!--102024-->
…What is in one’s life stays there until the end of one’s days. —Harrison Salisbury=== Young people often try to pretend they’re other than they truly are; they’re pleased to be taken for natives in a strange place, or tourist at home. People try to change their hair color, their body shape, or their voice—trying […]
Keep it Simple <!--102024-->
We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.—Eric Hoffer— When we’re not honest with others, we’re not being honest with ourselves. In recovery, we’re taught how to heal our hearts. We admit we’re wrong, and we do it quickly. We let our spirit have the loudest voice. This way, lies lose power over us. We […]
My Thought for the Day <!--102024-->
🌺Hello Precious Valuable Sister of this World❗…🙋🌎👭…We can make a difference in ourselves,in our relationships with others, and our attitudes today…💃💜🤗 … when we choose to use the principles of Our program… and the help that comes from them…📖🌈✨. Honesty, Open Mindedness, and Willingness… To accept myself and change the things I can about me […]