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**CarolD** · 10-29-2009, 08:44 AM

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

OUR SURVIVAL

Since recovery from alcoholism is life itself to us, it is imperative that we preserve in full strength our means of survival.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177

The honesty expressed by the members of A.A. in meetings has the power to open my mind. Nothing can block the flow of energy that honesty carries with it. The only obstacle to this flow of energy is inebriation, but even then, no one will find a closed door if he or she has left and chooses to return. Once he or she has received the gift of sobriety, each A.A. member is challenged on a daily basis to accept a program of honesty.

My Higher Power created me for a purpose in life. I ask him to accept my honest efforts to continue on my journey in the spiritual way of life. I call on Him for strength to know and seek His will.

Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.

jimhere · 10-29-2009, 08:55 AM

"Once he or she has received the gift of sobriety, each A.A. member is challenged on a daily basis to accept a program of honesty"

I think this person misses the point. It is typical of the "It's a selfish program" way of thinking. Sobriety is all about me, me, me. Sobriety is something to get and have and hold on to. Another reason why I think the Daily Reflections is reflective of today's A.A.

The real challenge is to make sure that this deal is around for future generations. In fact I want to give this gift away in better shape than what I got it in.
Jim

10-29-2009, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	Daily Reflections ~~~~^Daily Reflections^~~~~ OUR SURVIVAL Since recovery from alcoholism is life itself to us, it is imperative that we preserve in full strength our means of survival. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 177 The honesty expressed by the members of A.A. in meetings has the power to open my mind. Nothing can block the flow of energy that honesty carries with it. The only obstacle to this flow of energy is inebriation, but even then, no one will find a closed door if he or she has left and chooses to return. Once he or she has received the gift of sobriety, each A.A. member is challenged on a daily basis to accept a program of honesty. My Higher Power created me for a purpose in life. I ask him to accept my honest efforts to continue on my journey in the spiritual way of life. I call on Him for strength to know and seek His will. Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

10-29-2009, 08:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimhere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,323	"Once he or she has received the gift of sobriety, each A.A. member is challenged on a daily basis to accept a program of honesty" I think this person misses the point. It is typical of the "It's a selfish program" way of thinking. Sobriety is all about me, me, me. Sobriety is something to get and have and hold on to. Another reason why I think the Daily Reflections is reflective of today's A.A. The real challenge is to make sure that this deal is around for future generations. In fact I want to give this gift away in better shape than what I got it in. Jim __________________ "I used to be good for nothing. Now I do good for nothing." ~ Chuck C.

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