AA Thought for the Day - August 31, 2015

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

August 31, 2015

Trading
I was ready to admit I was just another drunk whose life was unmanageable.
Now I could lead a sober life.  But how does one do that?
I traded dependence on puny self for dependence on God.
I traded resentment for understanding, fear for trust, selfishness for love.
I traded dissatisfaction for hope, dishonesty for truth.  I traded retaliation for amendment, taking for giving.
I traded leaning upon others for serving others.  I traded sectarian bigotry for tolerance.
- Thank You for Sharing, p. 40

Thought to Ponder . . .
Love and tolerance of others is our code.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T U F = Tolerance, Understanding, Forgiveness.

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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