Jun 7 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: 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) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

Jun 6 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: ALL WE DO IS TRY. Can He now take them all--every one? (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

Jun 5 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: ENTIRELY READY?. This is the Step that separates the men from the boys.' … the difference between 'the boys and the men' is the difference between striving for a self determined objective and for the perfect objective which is of God. It is suggested that we ought to become entirely willing to aim toward perfection. The moment we say, 'No, never!' our minds close against the grace of God. This is the exact point at which we abandon limited objectives, and move toward God's will for us. (TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 63, 68, 69) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

Jun 4 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: LETTING GO OF OUR OLD SELVES. Carefully reading the first five proposals we ask if we have omitted anything, for we are building an arch through which we shall walk a free man at last. . . . Are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable? (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 75, 76) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

Jun 3 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: ON A WING AND A PRAYER. … we then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as being indispensable. (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 76) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

Jun 2 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: THE UPWARD PATH. Here are the steps we took. (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 59) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

Jun 1 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: A CHANGED OUTLOOK. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 31 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: READINESS TO SERVE OTHERS. … our Society has concluded that it has but one high mission-to carry the A.A. message to those who don't know there's a way out. (TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 151) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 30 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE. The more A.A. sticks to its primary purpose, the greater will be its helpful influence everywhere. (A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 109) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 29 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: TRUE TOLERANCE. The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. (TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 139) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 28 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: EQUAL RIGHTS. At one time or another most A.A. groups go on rule making benders. After a time fear and intolerance subside. [and we realize] We do not wish to deny anyone his chance to recover from alcoholism. We wish to be just as inclusive as we can, never exclusive. -'A.A. TRADITION: HOW IT DEVELOPED.' pp. 10, 11, 12 A.A. offered me complete freedom and accepted me into the Fellowship for myself. Membership did not depend upon conformity, financial success or education and I am so grateful for that. I often ask myself if I extend the same equality to others or if I deny them the freedom to be different. Today I try to replace my fear and intolerance with faith, patience, love and acceptance. I can bring these strengths to my A.A. group, my home and my office. I make an effort to bring my positive attitude everywhere that I go. I have neither the right, nor the responsibility, to judge others. Depending on my attitude I can view newcomers to A.A., family members and friends as menaces or as teachers. When I think of some of my past judgments, it is clear how my self-righteousness caused me spiritual harm. #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 27 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: NO MAUDLIN GUILT. Day by day, we try to move a little toward God's perfection. So we need not be consumed by maudlin guilt … (AS BILL SEES IT, p. 15) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 26 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: TURNING NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE. Our spiritual and emotional growth in A.A. does not depend so deeply upon success as it does upon our failures and setbacks. If you will bear this in mind. I think that your slip will have the effect of kicking you upstairs, instead of down. (AS BILL SEES IT , p. 184) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 25 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: PROGRESSIVE GRATITUDE. Gratitude should go forward, rather than backward. (AS BILL SEES IT, p. 29) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 24 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: “HAPPY, JOYOUS AND FREE”. We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous, and free. We cannot subscribe to the belief that this life is a vale of tears, though it once was just that for many of us. But it is clear that we made our own misery. God didn't do it. Avoid then, the deliberate manufacture of misery, but if trouble comes, cheerfully capitalize it as an opportunity to demonstrate His omnipotence. (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 133) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 23 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: SPIRITUAL HEALTH. When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically. (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p 64) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 22 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: STEP ONE. We …. (The first word of the First Step) (TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 21) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 21 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: A LIST OF BLESSINGS. One exercise that I practice is to try for a full inventory of my blessings … (AS BILL SEES IT, p. 37) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 20 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: ONE DAY AT A TIME. Above all, take it one day at a time. (AS BILL SEES IT, p.11) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps

May 19 Alcoholics Anonymous Daily Reflection: GIVING WITHOUT STRINGS. And he well knows that his own life has been made richer, as an extra dividend of giving to another without any demand for a return. (AS BILL SEES IT, p. 69) #sober #hope #recovery #12steps