A.A. Thought for the Day <!--091226-->
“What draws newcomers to A.A. and gives them hope? They hear the stories of men and women whose experiences tally with their own. The expressions on the faces of the women, that undefinable something in the eyes of the men, the stimulating atmosphere of the A.A. clubroom, conspire to let them know that there is […]
Each day a new Beginning <!--091226-->
No person is your enemy, no person is your friend, and every person is your teacher. —Florence Scovel Shinn— We can open ourselves to opportunities today. They abound in our lives. No circumstance we find ourselves in is detrimental to our progress. No relationship with someone at work or at home is superfluous to our […]
My Thought for the Day <!--091226-->
🌺 Hi Pretty Girl ❗👋💃…What a Beautiful Day we have arisen to…🌞🙋… We are like Beautiful long-stem ROSES… 🌹 We look so beautiful on the outside, But we can also have these thorns on the inside…🥀😳🎋… and sometimes those closest to us get hurt when they touch us or someone who tries too gets to […]
Keep it Simple <!--091226-->
When angry, count to ten before you speak: if very angry, a hundred. —Thomas Jefferson— Sometimes we just want to yell. Maybe a family member or a friend messed up, and we want to “set them straight.” Start counting. Maybe we got chewed out at work and we want “to get even.” Start counting. We […]
Daily Reflections <!--091226-->
I AM RESPONSIBLE 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, p. 87 In recovery, and through the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, I learn that the […]
Promise of a new Day <!--091226-->
The change of one simple behavior can affect others behaviors and thus change many things. —Jean Baer— The effects on every action are far-reaching. Our response to a particular set of circumstances will influence the lives of all persons concerned. Harsh words one time, a smile and praise another, will make their mark in the […]