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We found the Great Reality deep down within us. In the last analysis it is only there that He may be found . . . search diligently within yourself . . . With this attitude you cannot fail. The consciousness of your belief is sure to come to you. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 55

It was out of the depths of loneliness, depression and despair that I sought the help of A.A. As I recovered and began to face the emptiness and ruin of my life, I began to open myself to the possibility of the healing that recovery offers through the A.A. program. By coming to meetings, staying sober, and taking the Steps, I had the opportunity to listen with increasing attentiveness to the depths of my soul. Daily I waited, in hope and gratitude, for that sure belief and steadfast love I had longed for in my life. In this process, I met my God, as I understand Him.

 

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A.A. Thought for the DayWe in A.A. have the privilege of living two lives in one lifetime. One life of drunkenness, failure, and defeat. Then, through A.A., another life of sobriety, peace of mind, and usefulness. We who have recovered our sobriety are modern miracles. And we're living on borrowed time. Some of us might have been dead long ago. But we have been given another chance to live. Do I owe a debt of gratitude to A.A. that I can never repay as long as I live?Meditation for the DayThinking about God in love and worship drives away evil. It is the thought before that the hosts of evil flee. The thought of a Power greater than yourself is the call for a lifeline to rescue you from temptation. The thought of God banishes loneliness and dispels gloom. It summons help to conquer your faults. Think of God as often as possible. Use the thought prayerfully and purposefully. It will carry your thoughts away from material things and toward the spiritual things that make life worthwhile.Prayer for the DayI pray that I may think of God often. I pray that I may rest in peace at the thought of His love and care.

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(Let it be a God or Higher Power of your own understanding)



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  I love all the daily reflections every time I read them. Thank you Sobriety spell for taking the time to post them. 
  I still have flash backs (not as much now) about how it was when I drank; all the crazy things I did. My son and I talk often and I ask him how he felt when I was at my worst and I allways get my answer from him-passionate, strong, yet almost feeling afraid to speak about it. I think he is now out of the stage that he is pretty sure I will not return to where I was, and I owe this all to A.A. My God have I learned so much, how my heart has grown towards God, other people and to myself. I think that our daily reminders for those who have these flash backs often is just that reminders of where we were and who we were. 
  I still have my angry side that I carry but not about my past not things that I let get to me such as things at work(when things do not go my way usually, thinking things could be better; if only I was doing it.  I guess I will always be that way. All i can do is give it to God, whatever I can't handle he will in his own way.
  I posted today on face book "What will today bring for me" and I have been struggling with whether or not to withdraw from my math class(I just can't teach this class to myself) and I gave it to God today and of course I got my answer and I have since dropped the class. It is truly the best thing for me to do at this point.. I think I need a break!
  Any thanks for listening, I love reading all of the post.

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