TOPICS 12/06/2025
DAILY REFLECTIONS
1) When we developed still more, we discovered the best possible source of emotional stability to be God Himself. We found that dependence upon His perfect justice, forgiveness, and love was healthy, and that it would work where nothing else would. If we really depended upon God, we couldn’t very well play God to our fellows nor would we feel the urge wholly to rely on human protection and care.
-TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 116
POWER IN THE PAUSE
2) The grouch and the brainstorm were not for us. They may be the dubious luxury of normal people, but for Alcoholics these things are poison.
Getting even, being facetious, acting with sarcasm… I can easily fall back into old behaviors and create TURMOIL —not necessarily for other persons in my life, but FOR ME! If I continue to relieve hurts and hates, I will only hurt and hate myself.
Holding onto resentments is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. Today, I will let go and let God, I will do the work. I will pick up my tools because I don’t want to die!
God grant me…
3) Life’s greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved. —Victor Hugo
For some of us, it’s very hard to let that idea sink into our minds and hearts.
We need to spend time with good people we care about. Share our ideas and joy. Talk out our fears and problems. After a while, we realize what we are not alone anymore. We are loved and accepted by people we love and accept.
POCKET SPONSOR
4) When the pain of where you were is worse than the discomfort of where you are going, then you’ll move.
The pain of my growth is a good sign, not a stop sign.