Each day a new Beginning <!--061926-->
One receives only that which is given. The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words, return to us sooner or later, with astounding accuracy. —Florence Scovel Shin— Each of us can attest to the truth of this passage. During the difficult times, however, it is not uppermost in our […]
My Thought for the Day <!--061926-->
🌷Rise and Shine Strong Fabulous Lady Of the World…💪👸🌎…What a wonderful time for reflection of our goodness to give, renewal of the our Energy and Strength in this place where we Live…🥰⚡🏡…to share our lives with those who may be less fortunate than ourselves. It not only helps them, it helps us, to be so […]
Daily Reflections <!--061926-->
“A.A. REGENERATION” Such is the paradox of A.A. regeneration: strength arising out of complete defeat and weakness, the loss of one’s old life as a condition for finding a new one. A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 46 A thousand beatings by Barleycorn did not encourage me to admit defeat. I believed it was my moral […]
Promise of a new Day <!--061926-->
I think I must let go. Must fear not, must be quiet so that my children can hear the Sound of Creation and dance the dance that is in them. —Russell Hoban— Often we hold fast to our fear, and it prevents us from growing. Life’s ordinary rhythm carries us through good times and bad, […]
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 […]
Promise of a new Day <!--061726-->
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 […]