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**CarolD** · 03-27-2009, 07:34 AM

*~*~*~*~*^Daily Reflections^*~*~*~*~*

A.A.'s FREEDOMS

We trust that we already know what our several freedoms truly are; that no future generation of AA's will ever feel compelled to limit them. Our AA freedoms create the soil in which genuine love can grow. . . .

LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 303

I craved freedom. First, freedom to drink; later, freedom from drink. The A.A. program of recovery rests on a foundation of free choice. There are no mandates, laws or commandments. A.A.'s spiritual program, as outlined in the Twelve Steps, and by which I am offered even greater freedoms, is only suggested. I can take it or leave it. Sponsorship is offered, not forced, and I come and go as I will. It is these and other freedoms that allow me to recapture the dignity that was crushed by the burden of drink, and which is so dearly needed to support an enduring sobriety.

Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.

03-27-2009, 07:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Daily Reflections ~~~~^Daily Reflections^~~~~ A.A.'s FREEDOMS We trust that we already know what our several freedoms truly are; that no future generation of AA's will ever feel compelled to limit them. Our AA freedoms create the soil in which genuine love can grow. . . . LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 303 I craved freedom. First, freedom to drink; later, freedom from drink. The A.A. program of recovery rests on a foundation of free choice. There are no mandates, laws or commandments. A.A.'s spiritual program, as outlined in the Twelve Steps, and by which I am offered even greater freedoms, is only suggested. I can take it or leave it. Sponsorship is offered, not forced, and I come and go as I will. It is these and other freedoms that allow me to recapture the dignity that was crushed by the burden of drink, and which is so dearly needed to support an enduring sobriety. Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery!