New Post on The Official Blog of The Way Out Podcast! Thoughts For The Day~*~Half Measures ^*^*^ July 31

To Donate Go http://ift.tt/2apawxC. Thoughts For The Day~^*^*^*^*^(\    ~~    /)(     \(AA)/     )(_ /AA\ _)/AA\^*^*^*^*^Half Measures "Remember that we deal with alcohol - cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help, it is too much for us. But there is One who has all power - that One is God. May you find him now. Half measures availed us nothing. We stood at the turning point. We asked His protection and care with complete abandon." 1976AAWSAlcoholics Anonymous, pp. 58-9 Thought to Consider . . . Take a walk with God.  He will meet you at the Steps.*~*AACRONYMS*~*B O G G L E  =  Bad Or Good, God Loves Everyone*~*^Just For Today!^*~* Out of Self From: "Trying the Twelve Steps"   It may be that problem drinking is, indeed, as some psychological experts say, an ailment characterized especially by egocentricity. Not all alcoholics are egotistical, although many of us have learned to see that tendency in ourselves. Others of us felt inferior most of the time; we felt equal or superior to other people only when drinking.  No matter which type we were, we realize now that we were excessively self-centered, chiefly concerned about our feelings, our problems, other people's reactions to us, and our own past and future. Therefore, trying to get into communication with and to help other people is a recovery measure for us, because it helps take us out of ourselves. Trying to heal ourselves by helping others works, even when it is an insincere gesture. Try it some time.1975, AAWS, Inc., Living Sober, page 84 *^Daily Reflections^*A PRAYER FOR ALL SEASONSGod grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change,  Courage to change the things we can, And wisdom to know the difference.TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125The power of this prayer is overwhelming in that its simple beauty parallels the A.A. Fellowship. There are times when I get stuck while reciting it, but if I examine the section which is troubling me, I find the answer to my problem. The first time this happened I was scared, but now I use it as a valuable tool.  By accepting  life as it is, I gain serenity. By taking action, I gain courage and I thank God for the ability to distinguish between those situations I can work on, and those I must turn over.  All that I have now is a gift from God: my life, my usefulness, my contentment, and this program. The serenity enables me to continue walking forward. Alcoholics Anonymous is the easier, softer way.Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.*~*^As Bill Sees It^*~*Faith and ActionYour prospect's religious education and training may be far superior to yours. In that case, he is going to wonder how you can add anything to what he already knows. But he will be curious to learn why his convictions have not worked and why yours seem to work so well. He may be an example of the truth that faith alone is insufficient. To be vital, faith must be accompanied by self-sacrifice and unselfish, constructive action. Admit that he probably knows more about religion than you do, but remind him that, however deep his faith and knowledge, these qualities could not have served him very well, or he would not be asking your help. <<< >>> Dr. Bob did not need me for his spiritual instruction. He had already had more of that than I. What he did need, when we first met, was the deflation at depth and the understanding that only one drunk can give to another. What I needed was the humility of self-forgetfulness and the kinship with another human being of my own kind. 1. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS p. 93 2. A.A. TODAY p. 10 *~*^Big Book Quote^*~* "When you discover a prospect for Alcoholics Anonymous, find out all you can about him. If he does not want to stop drinking, don't waste time trying to persuade him. You may spoil a later opportunity."Alcoholics Anonymous 4th EditionWorking With Others, pg. 90*^Twenty Four Hours A Day^*A.A. Thought for the DayThis leaves only one day

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