TOPICS 6/7/2026
DAILY REFLECTIONS
1) Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it isn’t strange that we often let these fire exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we will fully demand that they supply us with more satisfaction or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the point of which we depart from the degree of perfection that God wishes for us here on earth. That is the measure of our character defects, or if you wish, of our sins.
12 AND 12, p. 65
This is where long-term hope is born and perspective is gained, both of the nature of my illness and the path of my recovery. The beauty of A.A. Lies in knowing that my life, with God’s help, will improve. The A.A. journey becomes richer, the understanding becomes truth, the dreams become realities and today becomes forever.
2) Pause, Pray, Proceed
TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY
3) Alcoholism is a progressive illness. We go through the three stages of social drinking, trouble drinking, and merry-go-round drinking. We land in hospitals and jails. We eventually lose our homes, our families, and our self-respect. Yes, alcoholism is a progressive illness, and there are only three ends to it – the insane asylum, the morgue, or total abstinence. Will I choose not to take the first drink?
KEEP IT SIMPLE
4) “Forgiveness is the way to true health and happiness.”
-Gerald Jampolsky
We can’t afford to hold grudges. We have all felt hurt by others at times. But when we stay angry at another person, it hurts us. It keeps our wounds open. It takes our energy away from healing. We can’t forgive now. We know that living our program of honesty and love makes us safe. We don’t have to be afraid. We don’t have to be angry. We don’t have to let old hurts stand in our way. We let them go. We empty the angers from the hearts to clear the way for love.