AA Thought for the Day

September 2, 2006

Smile

The most oft-quoted phrase in my home group
was "Gratitude is an action word."
"Into action" meant I accepted responsibility
to give back what I had freely received. . .
Whether it was pouring coffee in my home group,
or going on a Twelfth-Step call,
I entered a new pattern of thinking.
I thought not only about myself,
but also about others. . .
The smile from my face traveled to my heart. . .
I learned to be grateful for the day.

Reprinted from Box 1980: The AA Grapevine, September 2006, pp. 26-27. Reprinted with permission of The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

Smile, it's a free facelift.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

T L C = Tears, Laughter, Caring.


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