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Daily Reflections; "A Changed Outlook", page 161
Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Alcoholics Anonymous, p.84
"When I was drinking, my attitude was totally selfish, totally self‐centered; my pleasure and my comfort came first. Now that I am sober, self‐seeking has started to slip away. My whole attitude toward life and other people is changing. For me, the first "A" in our name stands for attitude. My attitude is changed by the second "A" in our name, which stands for action. By working the Steps, attending meetings, and carrying the message, I can be restored to sanity. Action is the magic word! With a positive, helpful attitude and regular A.A. action, I can stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety. My attitude now is that I am willing to go to any length to stay sober!" Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Step Twelve, page 125
"Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs."
"We have been considering so many problems that it may appear that A.A. consists mainly of racking dilemmas and troubleshooting. To a certain extent, that is true. We have been talking about problems because we are problem people who have found a way up and out, and who wish to share our knowledge of that way with all who can use it. For it is only by accepting and solving our problems that we can begin to get right with ourselves and with the world about us, and with Him who presides over us all. Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living; therefore the joy of good living is the theme of A.A.'s Twelfth Step.
With each passing day of our lives, may every one of us sense more deeply the inner meaning of A.A.'s simple prayer:
God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can,
And wisdom to know the difference."
Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.
This is A.A., P-1,
page 15
"We were also guided by the experience of the many A.A.s who have given new meaning to three time-worn sayings or slogans. 'First Things First' is one of the slogans, reminding us that, much as we would like to try, we cannot do everything at once, that we have to remember the prior importance of sobriety in any attempt to rebuild our lives.
'Easy Does It' is another old slogan with new meaning for alcoholics who are frequently guilty of working too feverishly at whatever they are doing. Experience shows that alcoholics should, and can, learn to pace themselves. 'Live and Let Live is the third slogan, a recurring suggestion that alcoholics, no matter how many years of sobriety they have, cannot afford to let themselves become intolerant of others." Reprinted with permission from A.A.W .S.
Daily Reflections; "A 'Limitless Lode'", page 274
Like a gaunt prospector, belt drawn in over the last ounce of food, our pick struck gold. Joy at our release from a lifetime of frustration knew no bounds. Father feels he has struck something better than gold. For a time he may try to hug the new treasure to himself. He may not see at once that he has barely scratched a limitless lode which will pay dividends only if he mines it for the rest of his life and insists on giving away the entire product.
Alcoholics Anonymous, pp.128‐29
"When I talk with a newcomer to A.A., my past looks me straight in the face. I see the pain in those hopeful eyes, I extend my hand, and then the miracle happens: I become healed. My problems vanish as I reach out a hand to this trembling soul."
Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.
Daily Reflections; "At Peace With Life", page 368
Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all of our activities. 'How can I best serve Thee - Thy will (not mine) be done'". Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 85
Reprinted with permission from A.A.W.S.