AA Thought for the Day
December 22, 2002
Fourth Dimension
We saw that it really worked in others,
and we had come to believe in the hopelessness
and futility of life as we had been living it.
When, therefore, we were approached by those
in whom the problem had been solved,
there was nothing left for us but to pick up
the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet.
We have found much of heaven
and we have been rocketed
into a fourth dimension of existence
of which we had not even dreamed.
Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 25, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
Thought to Ponder....
The only limitations we have
are those we impose upon ourselves.
Recovery Related Acronym
H O W = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness.
A Member Shares...
Hi, my name is Greg, and I'm an alcoholic.
The fourth dimension is not out
in Space for this alcoholic. I'm grounded by AA meetings right here on
earth. I've got a couple of years, by the grace of God, and it certainly has
not had anything to do with me, except being honest most of the time, and
when I'm not, I feel it. Open-minded, because it works, not because I
understand it. I don't. Willing, because I learn from you people... the
ones who are in, and unfortunately, even those who are not. I've had trouble
accepting those that go back out, but something jumped out at me at a Big
Book Meeting Monday night. It says those who cannot or will not give
themselves to this simple program, it said, have a slim chance of recovery.
I can accept that today, but I've had trouble with that concept. Once again,
the Big Book speaks to me when I need it most. I thank God for AA and all of
you today.
- Greg D., Lakeside Park, KY
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