TOPICS 1/31/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) The unity of Alcoholics Anonymous is the most cherished quality our Society has … We stay whole, or A.A. dies. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 129 POWER IN THE PAUSE 2) Men and Women drink essentially because they like the effect produced by alcohol. Read more…
TOPICS 1/30/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) We are going to know a new freedom… -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 83 AS BILL SEES IT 2) Beaten into complete defeat by alcohol, confronted by the living proof of release, and surrounded by those who can speak to us from the heart, we have finally Read more…
TOPICS 1/29/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends – this is an experience you must not miss. We know you Read more…
TOPICS 1/28/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worthwhile to us now. Cling to the thought that, in God‘s hands, the dark past is the greatest possession you have- the key to life and happiness Read more…
TOPICS 1/27/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Where other people were concerned, we had to drop the word “blame” from our speech and thought. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 47 AS BILL SEES IT pg. 27 2) We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve Read more…
TOPICS 1/26/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer? Who wants to sacrifice time and energy in trying to carry Read more…
TOPICS 1/25/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) … A.A. is really saying to every serious drinker, “You are an A.A. member if you say so … nobody can keep you out.” TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS POWER IN THE PAUSE 2) Some day he will be unable to imagine life either with Read more…
TOPICS 1/24/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) There is action and more action. “Faith without works is dead.” …To be helpful is our only aim. -ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 88-89 WALK IN DRY PLACES 2) We need not fear our own thoughts and feelings if we are continuing to work the program. As Read more…
TOPICS 1/23/2026 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) … we aren’t a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn’t want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life. We try not to indulge in cynicism over the state of the nations, nor do we carry the Read more…
TOPICS 1/22/2025 DAILY REFLECTIONS 1) A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said, almost jokingly, “Remember, Bill, let’s not louse this thing up. Let’s keep it simple!” I turned away, unable to say a word. Read more…