Daily Reflections <!--061826-->
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 <!--061826-->
. . . 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 <!--061826-->
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 <!--061826-->
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 <!--061826-->
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 […]