AA Thought for the Day

November 13, 2004

Trouble

There was a time when we ignored trouble,
hoping it would go away.
Or, in fear and in depression, we ran from it,
but found it was still with us.
Often, full of unreason, bitterness and blame,
we fought back.
These mistaken attitudes, powered by alcohol,
guaranteed our destruction, unless they were altered.
Then came AA. . .
Surprisingly, we found that our troubles could,
under God's grace,
be converted into unimagined blessings.

- Bill W., Letter, 1966
Reprinted from As Bill Sees It, Page 110, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

Not to change is not to adapt;
not to adapt is to become extinct.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

A A = Attitude Adjustment.


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