AA Thought for the Day

September 4, 2004

Change

Many shortcomings tempt me daily; therefore,
I also have daily opportunities to become aware of them.
In one form or another,
many of my character defects appear daily:
self-condemnation, anger, running away, being prideful,
wanting to get even, or acting out of grandiosity.
Attempting half measures to eliminate these defects
merely paralyzes my efforts to change.
It is only when I ask God for help, with complete abandon,
that I become willing -- and able -- to change.

Reprinted from Daily Reflections, Page 15, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

There are only two things an alcoholic doesn't like;
the way things are,
and change.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

A B C = Acceptance, Belief, Change.


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