AA Thought for the Day - January 21, 2016

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

January 21, 2016

H A L T
Trying to argue yourself out of a drink is rather like attempting self-hypnosis.
Often, it is about as effective as trying to persuade a pregnant mare not to foal when her term has come.
For these reasons, then, when we suggest avoiding fatigue and hunger,
we often tie in a mention of one more hazard to make it a triple play:
"Don't let yourself get too tired, too hungry, or too lonely."  Check it out.
If the notion of taking a drink crosses your mind any time soon, pause to consider.
As often as not, you are likely to find you are in one or more of those three high-risk conditions.
- Living Sober, pp. 36-37

Thought to Ponder . . .
If I don't drink today, I have the hope of a tomorrow.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
H A L T = Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.

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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