AA Thought for the Day - February 4, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
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February 4, 2015

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A Spiritual Experience
As I work the Steps in everything I do, practicing these principles in all my affairs, now I find that I am awake to God, to others, and to myself.
The spiritual awakening I have enjoyed as the result of working the Steps is the awareness that I am no longer alone.
- Daily Reflections, p. 345

Thought to Ponder . . .
A spiritual awakening is our greatest gift.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
H O P E = Heart Open; Please Enter.

A Member Shares:
Good evening, I'm Susan, a grateful alcoholic.  I no longer have a desire to drink, and have not for several years now.  I am far more interested than I used to be in helping others instead of focusing entirely on self.  I am learning about love, tolerance, patience and acceptance today .. gradually, mind you.  I barely recognize the woman in the mirror today.  Are those spiritual experiences?  I suppose that is up to my Higher Power and perhaps for you to decide for yourself.  I am simply grateful that I have the opportunity to learn, change and grow today.  I am no longer living a life of misery, but one of contentment and gratitude.  I have been blessed, indeed.  If I keep taking the actions necessary, I hope that God will see fit to help me carry on in this journey to a far better way of life.  Did it happen overnight?  Nope.  I was very stubborn, and it took many years for me to let things sink in.  I don't recommend my route to anyone today.  But we all have our own journey.  With my Higher Power, AA, Fellowship and the Steps, I am improving One Day At A Time.  Blessings to all.  Thanks for listening.
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Blessings in sobriety to all,
In love and service,
joanna b
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