AA Thought for the Day - June 24, 2015

AA Thought for the Day
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June 24, 2015

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Pass It On
I'll never forget the first time I met Bill Wilson.
I was a couple of months sober and so thrilled to meet the co-founder
that I gushed all over him with what my sobriety meant to me and my undying gratitude for his starting AA.
When I ran down, he took my hand in his and said simply, "Pass it on."
- 'Pass It On,' Preface

Thought to Ponder . . .
Let it begin with me.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
H O P E = Helping Other People Every day.

A Member Shares:
Hi all, I'm Shawn, an alcoholic.  I've been thinking lately that I need to "pass it on" more.  It seems like I've been getting a little stagnant lately in sobriety.  I realize that I've just been going through the motions the last few months.  To be fair, I have been busy, but it's important to always make sobriety a priority; if not, I know I can pick up that next drink at any point.  So, to pass it on, I always do my best here online to share my experience, strength, and hope, but I really need to get back to attending face-to-face meetings a few times a week and sharing; reaching out to newcomers.  Like anything else in life, my sobriety always needs improvement and it's important to pass that on.  It's easy to forget what it's like to be new -- I needed everyone who reached out to me and told me a lot of stuff I didn't want to hear, but needed to hear.  Thank you all for being here and helping me to stay sober another day.
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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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