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Anger
"It is
a spiritual axiom that every time we are disturbed, no matter what the
cause, there is something wrong with us. If somebody hurts us
and we are sore, we are in the wrong also. But are there no
exceptions to this rule? What about 'justifiable' anger? If
somebody cheats us, aren't we entitled to be mad? Can't we be properly
angry with self-righteous folk? For us in A.A. these are dangerous
exceptions. We have found that justifiable anger ought to be left
to those better qualified to handle it."
1952 AAWS
Twelve Steps
and Twelve Traditions, p. 90
Thought to Consider . . .
Anger is
the hot wind that extinguishes the light of reason.
A N G E R
Any No Good Energy Rising
*~*^Just For Today!^*~*
Gifts
"This is the crux of the program and the crux of living: acceptance and action.
The gift of
understanding has allowed the simple messages from my parents, my teachers, and
my church to take on new meaning and soundness. With the gift of serenity, I am
ready and willing to accept what God permits to happen to me; with the gift of
courage, to take action to change the things I can for the good of myself and
others. The gift of wisdom has been given to me so that in personal
relationships I may act intelligently and with love or, as it has also been
expressed, with competence and compassion."
1973 AAWS Inc.
Came to
Believe, page
4
A TURNING POINT
A great turning point in our lives
came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted, rather than as
something we must have.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p.
75
Either the A.A. way of life becomes one of joy or I return to the
darkness and despair of alcoholism. Joy comes to me when my attitude concerning
God and humility turns to one of desire rather than of burden. The darkness in
my life changes to radiant light when I arrive at the realization that being
truthful and honest in dealing with my inventory results in my life being filled
with serenity, freedom, and joy. Trust in my Higher Power deepens, and the flush
of gratitude spreads through my being. I am convinced that being humble is being
truthful and honest in dealing with myself and God. It is then that humility is
something I "really want", rather than being "something I must have."
Copyright 1990
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES,
INC.
*~*^As
Bill Sees
It^*~*
Carrying the Message
"The wonderful energy the Twelfth Step
releases, by which it carries our message to the next suffering alcoholic
and finally translates the Twelve Steps into action upon all our affairs, is the
payoff, the magnificent reality of A.A."
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"Never
talk down to an alcoholic from any moral or spiritual hilltop; simply lay out
the kit of spiritual tools for his inspection. Show him how they worked with
you. Offer him friendship and fellowship."
1. TWELVE AND TWELVE, P. 109
2. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, P. 95
*~*^Big
Book
Quote^*~*
"Your job now is to be
at the place where you may be of maximum helpfulness to others, so never
hesitate to go anywhere if you can be helpful. You should not hesitate to
visit the most sordid spot on earth on such an errand. Keep on the firing
line of life with these motives and God will keep you
unharmed."
Alcoholics
Anonymous 4th Edition
Working With Others, pg.
102
*^Twenty
Four
Hours A
Day^*
A.A. Thought For The Day
We in Alcoholics
Anonymous do not try to chart the path for the human soul or try to lay
out a blueprint of the working of faith, as
one might plan a charity drive. We do tell the newcomer that we have
renewed our faith in a Higher Power. In the
telling, our faith is further renewed. We
believe that faith is always close at hand, waiting for those who will
listen to the heartbeat of the spirit. We believe there is a force for
good in the universe
and that if we link up with this force, we are carried onward to a new life.
Am I in this stream of goodness?
Meditation for the Day
God
will protect you from the forces of evil, if you will rely on Him. You can face all things through the power of God which
strengthens you. Once God has set on you His stamp and seal of
ownership, all His strength will serve and protect you. Remember that
you are a child of the Father. Realize that the Father's help
is always ready and available to all His children, so that they can face
anything. God will do all that is necessary for your spiritual well-being,
if you will let Him live His way.
Prayer for the Day
I pray that I may rely on God as I go through
this day. I pray that I may feel deeply secure, no matter what happens to
me.
Hazelden Foundation PO Box 176 Center City, MN 55012
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