~A.A. Thoughts For The Day~
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Freedom
"Through
A.A., we can experience freedom from self. After all, it was self (you,
me) that stood in our own way, that ran the show and ran ourselves into
bankruptcy, that hurt the ones we loved. All Twelve Steps of A.A. are
designed to kill the old self ( deflate the old ego ) and build a new, free self."
1976 AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 459
Thought to Consider . . .
Within our wonderful new world, we have found freedom from our fatal obsession.
*~*AACRONYMS*~*
F I N E
Free, Independent, New and Energetic
*~*^Just For Today!^*~*
Development From
"The Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous":
"As
the chapters were slowly roughed out I read them to the New York group
at its weekly meeting in our parlor at Clinton Street, and copies were
sent to Dr. Bob for checking and criticisms in Akron, where we had
nothing but the warmest support. But in the New York meeting the
chapters got a real mauling. I redictated them and Ruth retyped them
over and over. In spite of the heated arguments, the New York group's
criticisms did help a lot, and to some extent the enthusiasm and
confidence increased."
2001 AAWS, Inc.
Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, pg. 159
*^Daily Reflections^*
LONG-TERM HOPE
Since
most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn't
strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose. When
they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with
more satisfactions or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the
point at which we depart from the degree of perfection that God wishes
for us here on earth. That is the measure of our character defects, or,
if you wish, of our sins.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 65
This
is where long-term hope is born and perspective is gained, both of the
nature of my illness and the path of my recovery. The beauty of A.A.
lies in knowing that my life, with God's help, will improve. The A.A.
journey becomes richer, the understanding becomes truth, the dreams
become realities--and today becomes forever. As I step into the A.A.
light, my heart fills with the presence of God.
Copyright 1990
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
*~*^As Bill Sees It^*~*
Tolerance in Practice
"We
found that the principals of tolerance and love had to be emphasized in
actual practice. We can never say (or insinuate) to anyone that he must
agree to our formula or be excommunicated. The atheist may stand up in
an A.A. meeting still denying the Deity, yet reporting how vastly he has
been changed in attitude and outlook. Much experience tells us he will
presently change his mind about God, but nobody tells him he must do so. "In such as atmosphere the orthodox, the unorthodox, and the unbeliever
mix happily and usefully together. An opportunity for spiritual growth
is open to all."
LETTER, 1940
*~*^Big Book Quote^*~*
"We
are people who normally would not mix. But there exists among us a
fellowship, a friendliness, and an understanding which is indescribably
wonderful."
Alcoholics Anonymous 4th Edition
There Is A Solution, pg. 17
*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*
A.A. Thought for the Day
Alcoholism
is a progressive illness. We go through the three stages of social
drinking, trouble drinking, and merry-go-round drinking. We land in
hospitals and jails. We eventually lose our homes, our families, and our
self-respect. Yes, alcoholism is a progressive illness and there are
only three ends to it-the insane asylum, the morgue, or total
abstinence. Will I choose not to take the first drink?
Meditation for the Day
You
not only can live a new life but you also can grow in grace and power
and beauty. Reach ever forward and upward after the things of the
spirit. In the animal world, the very form of an animal changes to
enable it to reach that upon which it delights to feed. Your whole
character changes as you reach upward for the things of the spirit-for
beauty, for love, for honesty, for purity, and for unselfishness.
Reaching after these things of the spirit, your whole nature becomes
changed so that you can best receive and delight in the wonders of the
abundant life.
Prayer for the Day
I
pray that I may reach forward and upward. I pray that my character may
be changed by this reaching upward for the things of the spirit.
Hazelden Foundation PO Box 176 Center City, MN 55012
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