But they did not have to hit every possible bottom in order to admit that they were licked. Of course, it was necessary for these newcomers to hit bottom emotionally. Lots of people turned up who still had jobs, homes, health, and even good social standing.
But then we began to have success with milder alcoholics and even some potential alcoholics. had been grim and utterly hopeless cases. In the first years, those of us who sobered up in A.A. Following every spree, he would have to say to himself, “Maybe those A.A.’s were right.” After a few such experiences, often before the onset of extreme difficulties, he would return to us convinced. It was discovered that when one alcoholic had planted in the mind of another the true nature of his malady, that person could never be the same again. I pray that I may not be seriously upset, no matter what happens around me. I pray that I may strive for inward peace. Instead, you can overcome the resentment in your own mind which may have been aroused by that person. With this inward peace, you do not need to resent the person who troubles you. With this shield, you can attain this inward peace quickly, in your surroundings as well as in your heart. Nothing can then have the power to spoil your inward peace. Between you and all scorn and indignity from others is your trust in God, like a shining shield. Then no problems of the world can harm you.
#Aa daily reflections for today free
Then shall we be upright and free of the great transgression.” Am I resolved that liquor will never again have dominion over me? Who can understand our alcoholism? Cleanse us from secret faults. Moreover, by them are alcoholics warned and in keeping of them there is great reward. More to be desired are they than whiskey, yea, than much fine whiskey, sweeter also than wine. To continue the paraphrase of the psalm: “The judgments of the Twelve Steps are true and righteous altogether. Thus my sobriety, and our program’s survival, depend on my determination to put first things first. To recover, most alcoholics need the support of a group of other alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope. The group exists so that the alcoholic can find a new way of life, a life abundant in happiness, joy, and freedom. Large or small, firmly established or brand-new, speaker, discussion or study group has but one reason for being: to carry the message to the still-suffering alcoholic. groups exist to help alcoholics achieve sobriety. Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody.Ī.A.
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