Liabilities

Thoughtfood for Thursday, July 2, 2009

Liabilities

Past liabilities can be turned around

 and become our strongest points. . .

No need to feel guilt; simply get rid of

 the thing you feel guilty about.

A wonderful way to do this is to reverse your shortcomings

by reaching out to another drunk.  It works.
- The Best of the Grapevine [Vol. 1], p. 86

From the Big Book:

"After satisfying yourself that your man wants to recover and that he will go to any extreme to do so, you may suggest a definite course of action.  For most alcoholics who are drinking, or who are just getting over a spree, a certain amount of physical treatment is desirable, even imperative. The matter of physical treatment should, of course, be referred to your own doctor."

c. 1939, AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, To Employers, pp. 142-143.

Prayer for the day:

"I pray that I may become like a child in faith and hope.  I pray that I may, like a child, be friendly and trusting."

c. 1975, Hazelden Foundation, Twenty-Four Hours A Day, July 2.

Quote for the day:

"If only the people who worry about their liabilities would think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying."  __Dale Carnegie   (American Lecturer, author, 1888 - 1955)

My share:

Past liabilities never change, they are always there.  But now, instead of being a source of embarassment, they are the basis of my qualification as a member of A.A. and the starting point for my recovery. Be Good To You, Dave