AA Thought for the Day - December 21, 2014

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

December 21, 2014

~ Scroll Down for Share ~

False Pride
We will humbly reflect that each of AA's principles, every one of them, has been borrowed from ancient sources.
We shall remember that we are laymen, holding ourselves in readiness to co-operate with all men of good will,
whatever their creed or nationality.
Then, too, it would be a product of false pride to believe that Alcoholics Anonymous is a cure-all, even for alcoholism.
- - Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, pp. 231-232

Thought to Ponder . . .
Swallowing my pride will not get me drunk.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
P R I D E = Pretty Ridiculous Individual Directing Everything.

A Member Shares:
I'm Bobbie Jo, an alcoholic.  There's a one-line quote in this topic's reference: "It would be a product of false pride to claim that AA is a cure-all, even for alcoholism."  That's a reminder to share only what I have done to get where I am instead of demanding the new folks in the room do this or do that.  False pride says it's my way or the highway -- that was me years ago.  Gosh, if you'd only done your job my way, I'd have some peace.  Or in my family situations, if only you'd do this or that my way, we'd all be happy.  Having taken my own inventory and continue to do so, I know where my pitfalls are.  I'm going to have pride when I clean my house and take pride in my home and my accomplishments, but like any other trait, it's when I have too much that it becomes an issue.  And then there are Steps for me to take to get back on the beam.  Thanks.
To respond to the sharer, please email DTShare@aa-alive.org and it will be forwarded to them.
(All shares are reproduced with the kind permission of the person sharing)

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

For further information about AA-Alive, including:

Meeting Schedule
The Daily Thought Discussion Board
Service Opportunities
AA Birthday Signups
Helpful links and much more
Please go to our Website
http://aa-alive.net …
G.S.O. Registration Number: 712515



** Trademarks and Disclaimer: **
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, and the Big Book are registered trademarks of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. The AA Daily Thought is neither endorsed by, approved by, associated nor affiliated with, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., or The AA Grapevine, Inc.
Disclaimer: The Daily Thought is meant for domestic distribution only and for countries where it is in public domain.