Topics 2/19/24
1. “I cannot consider myself “different” in A. A.; if I do I isolate myself from others and from contact with my Higher Power. If I feel isolated in A.A., it is not something for which others are responsible. It is something I’ve created by feeling I’m “different” in some way. Today I practice being just another alcoholic in the worldwide Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.” (Daily Reflection)
2. “In the beginning, it was four whole years before A.A. brought permanent sobriety to even one alcoholic woman. Like the “high bottoms,” the women said they were different; . . .” (As Bill Sees It, p. 24)
3. “You didn’t cause it, you can’t control it and you can’t change the alcoholics behavior- but you definitely feel the effect of the drinking.” (Today’s Hope, Al-Anon)
4. In preparation for that crucial moment when I’ll be tempted, will I keep in mind the fact that liquor is my enemy? (24 Hours a Day)