AA Thought for the Day - 1-14-15

AA Thought for the Day
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Perseverance
As we persist, a brand-new kind of confidence is born,
and the sense of relief at finally facing ourselves is indescribable.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 50

Thought to Ponder . . .
The Three "P's" -- Perseverance, Patience, Peace.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T R U S T = Try Relying Upon Steps and Traditions.

A Member Shares:
I'm Bobbie Jo, and I am an alcoholic.  "Perseverance!"  What came to mind instantly was never stopping on this sober journey of mine, no matter what.  I had a call from a family member who is now just over 30 days sober.  He'd thought about AA and sobriety and alcoholism a year ago.  I had done the same.  I had wondered about AA when I was 27 but did not come to AA until I turned 50.  That's a long time to drag my feet.  Now here we are at the beginning of this year, and I'm so glad to have a good spiritual foundation.  I never gave up.  It's true what the oldtimers shared in my local meetings that I never have to drink again.  What works for me is, of course, the Steps.  I attend meetings to hear what others have to share.  I've learned to use that dang 100-ton phone and call for help.  I can keep working it all.  Perseverance? Of course .. no matter what life tosses my way.  Thanks.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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