AA Thought for the Day

July 30, 2003

Responsibility

I approached Alcoholics Anonymous
with fear and hesitation.
Then, urged by the dread of what was behind me,
I took tiny delicate steps onto each new path.
When I found the footing was firm,
each tentative move brought me a little nearer to trust.
Confidence grew, faith in my Higher Power expanded,
and I came to recognize a light I had not known existed.
Something within me shifted
and welcomed a new source of strength,
understanding, tolerance, and love.
That selfish, withdrawn woman who announced
that she would "never be responsible
to or for anyone ever again"
now finds sincere warmth in just being available.
I count it a privilege to help another drunk.

Reprinted from Alcoholics Anonymous, pp. 542-543, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


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