AA Thought for the Day - February 6, 2015

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

February 6, 2015

Sobriety
Sobriety is nothing like I thought it would be.  At first it was one big emotional roller coaster, full of sharp highs and deep lows.
My emotions were new, untested, and I wasn't entirely certain I wanted to deal with them.
I cried when I should have been laughing.  I laughed when I should have cried.
Events I thought were the end of the world turned out to be gifts.  It was all very confusing.  Slowly things began to work out.
As I began to take the steps of recovery, my role in the pitiful condition of my life became clear.
- Alcoholics Anonymous, pp. 316-317

Thought to Ponder . . .
Sobriety is a journey, not a destination.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
S W A T = Surrender, Willingness, Action, Trust.

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

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