Topics – 5/15/2025
- KNOW GOD; KNOW PEACE
It is plain that a life which includes deep resentment leads only to futility and unhappiness. . . . But with the alcoholic, whose hope is the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience, this business of resentment is infinitely grave.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 66
- TAKING RISKS
We do not have to shame ourselves or accept shame from anyone else, even those in recovery, for making mistakes. The goal of recovery is not to live life perfectly. The goal of recovery is to live, learn our lessons, and make overall progress.
Take a risk. Do not always wait for a guarantee. We don’t have to listen to “I told you so.” Dust yourself off after a mistake, and then move on to the success.
LANGUAGE OF LETTING GO
- I NEED HELP
“I finally summoned up the courage to say three words that would change my life: ‘I need help. ‘
ELTON JOHN
4. USEFULNESS TO OTHERS
“Those events that once made me feel ashamed and disgraced now allow me to share with others how to become a useful member of the human race.”
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS pg 492 Big Book