AA Thought for the Day

July 11, 2004

Passing the Hat

Our spiritual way of life is safe for future generations
if, as a Society, we resist the temptation to receive money
from the outside world.
But this leaves us with a responsibility --
one that every member ought to understand.
Our groups, our areas, and AA as a whole
will not function unless our services are sufficient
and their bills are paid. . .
When we are generous with the hat we give a token
that we are grateful for our blessings and evidence
that we are eager to share what we have found
with all those who still suffer.

- Bill W., November 1957.
Reprinted from The Language of the Heart, Page 221, from the Grapevine. Reprinted with permission of The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

Gratitude is the greatest of all virtues.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

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