AA Thought for the Day - April 7, 2015

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

April 7, 2015

Usefulness
Gradually, I grew to understand that normal living meant being useful where I was, accepting where I was,
and not hankering after all those big things. . .
Even as an alcoholic staying sober one day at a time at home, I could be worthwhile and step out of self-pity by stepping out of self. . .
I came to view service as the opposite of uselessness.  The Big Book kept its promise for me.
For this change in outlook, for seeing my worth where I am, I have become most grateful and happy in the everyday activities of life,
all given back to me by the beautiful AA program and my God.
- The AA Grapevine, September, 1984

Thought to Ponder . . .
Into service out of self.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
Y A N A = You Are Not Alone.

Thanks to all of you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message.
Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
dailythought@aa-alive.org

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