TOPICS 2/20/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) At this juncture, his A.A. sponsor usually laughs. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 26 When my A.A. sponsor began to laugh and point out my self-pity and ego-feeding deceptions, I was annoyed and hurt, but it taught me to lighten up and focus on Read more…
TOPICS 2/19/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) 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; The Skid-Rower said he was different … so did the artists and the professional people, the Read more…
TOPICS 2/18/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) … there was nothing left for us, but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools later at our feet.-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 25 AS BILL SEES IT2) Such is the paradox A.A.: strength rising out of complete defeat and weakness, the loss of one’s Read more…
TOPICS 2/17/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Some of us won’t believe in God, others can’t, and still others who do believe that God exists have no faith whatever He will perform this miracle.-12 & 12, p. 25 AS BILL SEES IT2) When a drunk has a terrific hangover because he drank Read more…
TOPICS 2/16/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living. -TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125 WALK IN DRY PLACES 2) We can maintain our serenity in all situations by accepting people as they are. We Read more…
TOPICS 2/15/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us – sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84 AS BILL SEES IT 2) True ambition is not what we thought it was. Read more…
TOPICS 2/14/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in God and clean house. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 98 AA — BB Quote 2) After they have succumbed to the desire Read more…
TOPICS 2/13/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) “To the intellectually self-sufficient man or woman, many A.A.’s can say, “Yes, we were like you–far too smart for our own good … Secretly, we felt we could float above the rest of the folks on our brain power alone.” AS BILL SEES IT, p. Read more…
TOPICS 2/12/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1)“Selfishness–self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of all our troubles. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62 QUOTE —Mary Manin Morrissey 2) “When we release the bitterness, judgment and blame of the past, whether of ourselves or others, the past becomes a stepping stone to spiritual growth, to Read more…
TOPICS 2/11/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) We asked ourselves why we had them (fears). Wasn’t it because self-reliance failed us?-ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 68All of my character defects separate me from God‘s will. When I ignore my association with Him, I faced the world and my alcoholism alone and must depend on Read more…