alcoholics anonymous
December 2008 
Circus Act
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Thoughtfood for Monday, August 18, 2008
Circus Act
© 1998 The AA Grapevine, Inc., The Best Of The Grapevine [Vol. 3], p. 238
From the Big Book:
"So our troubles, we think, are basically of our own making. They arise out of ourselves, and the alcoholic is an extreme example of
self-will run riot, though he usually doesn't think so. Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid of this selfishness. We must, or it kills us! God makes that possible."
c. 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous, How It Works, p.62.
Prayer for the day:
"I pray that I may think and say and do the things that bring God closer to me. I pray that I may find Him in a sincere prayer, a kind work, or an unselfish deed."
c. 1975, Hazelden Foundation, Twenty-Four Hours A Day, Aug. 18.
Quote for the day:
"If you don't remember history accurately, how can you learn?"
__Maya Lin
My share:
Our quote for today strikes my memory chord lightly. I wonder sometimes how accurate my recollections are of those times when I was inebriated. I know I have difficulty recalling the names of those involved in any of the many incidents of confrontation and/or distress. But I do remember vividly the scenes of explosive overreaction to loved ones when they accused me of drinking too much or suggested that I seek help for the problem. Be Good To You, Dave.
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