Action

Thoughtfood for Saturday, June 27, 2009

Action

We shall have to come to grips with

some of our worst character defects

and take action toward their removal as quickly as we can.

The moment we say, "No, never!"

our minds close against the grace of God.

Delay is dangerous, and rebellion may be fatal.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 69

From the Big Book:

Suppose an approach is made something like this:

State that you know about his drinking, and that it must stop.  You might say you appreciate  his abilities, would like to keep him, but

cannot if he continues to drink.  A firm attitude at this point has helped many of us."

c. 1939, AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, To Employers, pp. 141-142.

Prayer for the day:

"I pray that I may pass on my blessings.  I pray that they may flow into the lives of others."

c. 1975, Hazelden Foundation, Twenty-Four Hours A Day, June 27.

Quote for the day:

"A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a society of alcoholics in action."   __Bill W. (from the A.A. Service Manual, p 5.)

My share:

There was a time when I would often come to, blink painfully, and pull the covers up over my head to block the world out; ignoring any scheduled action.  These days I can hardly wait to spring into action at the top of each new day.  I relish the challenge of a new day and the discovery that awaits me. Sobriety has given me the resolve to face life on life's terms, through action, and through service to others.  Be Good To You, Dave