24 Hours A Day May 6 AA Thought for the Day I’ve noticed that the ones who do the most for AA are not in the habit of boasting about it. The danger of building myself up too much is that, if I do, I’m in danger of having a fall. That pattern of thought goes with drinking. If one side of a boat gets too far up out of the water, it’s liable to tip over. Building myself up and drinking go together. One leads to the other. So if I’m going to stay sober, I’ve got to keep small. Have I got the right perspective on myself? Meditation for the Day The way sometimes seems long and weary. So many people today are weary. The weariness of others must often be shared by me. The weary and the heavy-laden, when they come to me, should be helped to find the rest that I have found. There is only one sure cure for world-weariness and that is turning to spiritual things. In order to help bring about the turning of the weary world to God, I must dare to suffer, dare to conquer selfishness in myself, and dare to be filled with spiritual peace in the face of all the weariness of the world. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may be a help to discouraged people. I pray that I may have the courage to help bring about what the weary world needs but does not know how to get.

Lookout folks this old boy's got 17 months today. You happen to been with me when I went through treatment you would have think that was not possible just like I did but I promise you if you do what they say go to a meeting everyday for about 90 days find you a home group at a sponsor and get your head together your life will start changing an amazing ways this old boy has a job possibility with my former employer that fired me before I went to treatment now that's cool God stuff Richard you think. I'm starting to love life again I'm starting to realize I don't have to be in control it's not my job. I was told after a meeting awhile back it was time for me to take God's clothes off they're too big for me so I was told to go home get on my knees and tell God that he could have his clothes back I'm going to wear mine now and that's how it's going to be. You know that sounds silly but guess what it's working I'm realizing things about me that I never thought possible you know life is good now guys hang in there. 17 months just unbelievable

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Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.

@chase, congratulations on your 1 YEAR of continuous sobriety! You are a true inspiration that this program works when you work it and I am honored to call you one of my closest friends! Happy Birthday 🎂 AA and Happy Birthday 🎂 @chase!! Now go out and help somebody!!

@chrism Hello! Thank you for reaching out. I wasn’t sure how to wiggle myself into the groove out here. I’m not even sure of the appropriate questions to ask. All I can be is me. I’m learning how to forgive myself, even like myself as I’m a recovering alcoholic. I feel so much guilt all the time, but I know that God loves me, and He didn’t send His son to die for us just to be walking around and not enjoying our lives. It’s difficult at times because now I have liver cirrhosis. What’s your story (if you feel comfortable sharing)?

Well I'm going to a MTG tonight. I'm meeting with my sponsor for first time since my relapse tomorrow at the noon MTG. I just hate to put the fear in my family. Anxiety is absolutely not good for my sweet mother . But looking at it LOGICALLY, if I fail to enhance my spirituality I will be gone again, not even anwsering my phone when they call, not being available to do ANYTHING at all for or w them . So weighing out the pros and cons , the solution is quite obvious. Mom always says to listen to my gut so...thanks Momma and thank you Jesus for good orderly direction. Peace family.

It's a great day to be alive and sober!

Happy Wednesday!

Sherry i'm sorry to have to correct you ,, but tomorrow is the first day of Autumn on my calendar. Never the less it's a great day!

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Do something today that your future self will thank you for!

I'm proud of my hard work. Working hard won't always lead to the exact things we desire. There are many things I've wanted that I haven't always gotten. But, I have a great satisfaction in the blessings from my mother and father, who instilled a great work ethic in me both personally and professionally

Another day to be thankful for!