AA Thought for the Day

September 5, 2004

Basics

Certain basic principles not only saved my life,
but have gradually changed it.
I have learned that all of us alcoholics,
no matter who we are or where we come from,
drink the way we do for one basic reason --
our alcoholism.
We have a disease that won't let us stop drinking,
once we pick up the first one.
Our disease is profound and dynamic,
constantly invading the mental and spiritual tissues
of our being.
We must constantly keep it arrested
through the program of AA if we are to recover
and remain sober.

Reprinted from "Do You Think You're Different?", [pamphlet] pp. 29-30, from the Grapevine. Reprinted with permission of The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

I am unique, just like everyone else.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

Y A N A = You Are Not Alone.


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