AA Thought for the Day - January 30, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)

January 30, 2015

Control
When I was still drinking, I couldn't respond to any of life's situations the way other, more healthy, people could.
The smallest incident triggered a state of mind that believed I had to have a drink to numb my feelings.
But the numbing did not improve the situation, so I sought further escape in the bottle.
Today I must be aware of my alcoholism.  I cannot afford to believe that I have gained control of my drinking
-- or again I will think I have gained control of my life.  Such a feeling of control is fatal to my recovery.
- Daily Reflections, p. 26

Thought to Ponder . . .
When we try to control our drinking, we have already lost control.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
O D A A T = One Day At A Time.

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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
dailythought@aa-alive.org

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