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**CarolD** · 02-28-2009, 10:29 AM

AA Thought for the Day

Fantasy

Above all, we reject fantasizing and accept reality.
The more I drank, the more I fantasized everything.
I imagined getting even for hurts and rejections.
In my mind's eye, I played and replayed scenes
in which I was plucked from the bar
where I stood nursing a drink,
and was instantly exalted to some position
of power and prestige.
I lived in a dream world.
AA led me gently from this fantasizing
to embrace reality with open arms.
And I found it beautiful!
For at last, I was at peace with myself.
And with others. And with God.

Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 559,
with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.

Thought to Ponder....

AA brought me home when I had lost my way.

Recovery Related Acronym

H O P E = Honest, Open, Positive, Environment.

**CarolD** · 02-28-2009, 11:13 AM

Yes...

I know this is not todays
because it is one of my favorites

I wanted to share it anyway..

02-28-2009, 10:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	AA Thoughts For The Day--Special AA Thought for the Day Fantasy Above all, we reject fantasizing and accept reality. The more I drank, the more I fantasized everything. I imagined getting even for hurts and rejections. In my mind's eye, I played and replayed scenes in which I was plucked from the bar where I stood nursing a drink, and was instantly exalted to some position of power and prestige. I lived in a dream world. AA led me gently from this fantasizing to embrace reality with open arms. And I found it beautiful! For at last, I was at peace with myself. And with others. And with God. Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 559, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc. Thought to Ponder.... AA brought me home when I had lost my way. Recovery Related Acronym H O P E = Honest, Open, Positive, Environment. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! : Last edited by CarolD; 02-28-2009 at 11:21 AM. Reason: Clarified Title

02-28-2009, 11:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Yes... I know this is not todays because it is one of my favorites I wanted to share it anyway.. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

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