AA Thought for the Day - February 16, 2016

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

February 16, 2016

The Mirror
One looks in the mirror to powder, shave, or admire.  But the good AA is apt to look deeper.
Every morning he gives thanks for a sober countenance, he asks forgiveness for lingering resentment,
he hopes for grace to live the coming day well.  At nightfall he takes another look, saying,
"Well, my friend, how did we do today?  Thanks be to thee for the privilege of living."
Thus the AA's mirror reflects not rouge, but gratitude; not conceit, but humility; not froth, but reality.
It reflects a priceless experience.
- The Language of the Heart, p. 390

Thought to Ponder . . .
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
T G I F = Thank God I'm Forgiven.

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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