AA Thought for the Day - March 27, 2016

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

March 27, 2016

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Tolerance
Learning how to live in the greatest peace, partnership, and brotherhood
with all men and women of whatever description, is a moving and fascinating adventure.
- As Bill Sees It, p. 145

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

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
P U T = Patience, Understanding,Tolerance.

A Member Shares:
Lance here, an alcoholic.  Someone once said the Steps are there so we don't kill ourselves, and the Traditions are there so we don't kill one another.  I agree.  It gives everyone the same right to share, with the least emphasis on differences.  We've got to learn to be tolerant and loving, and it sure shows up at face-to-face meetings.  My Home Group is very loving and we are very different .. could, in fact, become hostile to one another.  But I am learning to really put what I think on the back burner and just appreciate people for who they are, just regular folks who have a deadly disease.  We have every right to celebrate together, since we are sober and most of us eager to learn how to get along.  It's what I think is secondary to the benefit of the group, so it's good to listen to different points of view.  Mostly, I am grateful I can go somewhere and feel accepted and loved for who I am, with few repercussions in what I think.  It gives us a lot of freedom!  Thanks for letting me share.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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