AA Thought for the Day - October 5, 2014

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

October 5, 2014

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When I talk with a newcomer to AA, 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 to this trembling soul.
- Daily Reflections, p. 274

Thought to Ponder . . .
The ankle-biters of everyday struggles will eat away at me unless I go to meetings and share.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
E S H = Experience, Strength and Hope.

A Member Shares:
My name is Hope, an alcoholic.  I'll tell you the phenomenon that happens to me when I feel that 'scarcity' -- I am always shown that I have more than enough to share.  Sometimes, it is as simple as sharing my time or a short experience.  And once in a while it is bigger .. sharing my roof!  I think it goes back to the 'ground zero' of my recovery.  I was crying hard, gasping sobs, and an old guy took my shoulders and said, "I am going to tell you something important: you won't 'get it' now, but you must remember.."  I looked in his eyes and nodded.  He continued, " ...this is the best thing that could have happened."  I gasped, whaaat?  I remembered though, and he was right.  It became my Turning Point!  I am profoundly grateful that my experience can give others hope.  Bless us all.  Thanks.
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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
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