I went back to the dean who had guided me into counseling and, for the first time, admitted to myself and to someone else that I had a problem with alcohol. Instead, gently do one thing each day to demonstrate that you’re willing to move forward with your life. If you have decided to quit alcohol, you’ve most likely reached out to some form of professional treatment which would have most likely given you some information of 12-step theories, which is the basis of AA. Quite often, this pressure means that we waste our time fretting about all the things facing us, becoming totally ineffective as a result.

Experiencing the pain, surviving the pain that wrenches us emotionally, stretches us to new heights.Provided we strenuously avoid turning these realistic surveys of the facts of life into unrealistic alibis for apathy or defeatism, they can be the sure foundation upon which increased emotional health and therefore spiritual progress can be built.

When I reflect on that very special moment, I know that God was working in my life long before I was able to acknowledge and accept spiritual concepts. Neither its General Service Conference, its Foundation Board,* nor the humblest group committee can issue a single directive to an A.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I trust it today and hope it trusts me to make all effort to find the right thought or action today.

In surrender I found victory—victory over my selfish self-indulgence, victory over my stubborn resistance to life as it was given to me. I thank my Higher Power for this world of light and truth I see when I allow it to direct my vision. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. It is very difficult for me to come to terms with my spiritual illness because of my great pride, disguised by my material successes and my intellectual power. In the higher mountain climates, I found myself breathing differently, needing to give myself more time to rest.

A., full of wisdom, who moves to another area and tries to tell the group there how to run its business? It is an excellent supplement to the Alcoholics Anonymous basic text book (fondly known as the 'Big Book' among AA Members) and the 12 Steps and 12 Steps Traditions text book. A., as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. Most of us are constantly on the move– meeting new people, being exposed to new situations, or needing to deal with situations that have themselves changed.

A much more important demonstration of our principles lies before us in our respective homes, occupations and affairs. I do not struggle with he program because it is a gift and I have never struggled when receiving a gift. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Daily Reflections offers an opportunity for you to begin reframing your experience of addiction while immersing yourself in the necessary positive framework for sobriety and achievement of post-traumatic growth. The joys of sharing with other men, finding humor in our mutual flaws, and joining in similar interests have no substitutes.