Centering our thoughts August 27 When World War II broke out, our A.A. dependence on a Higher Power had its first major test. A.A.'s entered the services and were scattered […]

Lightening the burden August 28 Showing others who suffer how we were given help is the very thing which makes life seem so worth while to us now. . . […]

I choose anonymity August 29 We are sure that humility, expressed by anonymity, is the greatest safeguard that Alcoholics Anonymous can ever have. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 187 […]

The only requirement . . . August 30 "At one time . . . every A.A. group had many membership rules. Everybody was scared witless that something or somebody would […]

A unuque program August 31 Alcoholics Anonymous will never have a professional class. We have gained some understanding of the ancient words "Freely ye have received, freely give." We have […]

Willingness to grow September 01 If more gifts are to be received, our awakening has to go on. As Bill sees it, p. 8 Sobriety fills the painful "hole in […]

Finding "a reason to believe" September 02 The willingness to grow is the essence of all spiritual development. As Bill sees it, p. 171 A line from a song goes, […]

Building a new life September 03 We feel a man is unthinking when he says sobriety is enough. Alcoholics anonymous, p. 82 When I reflect on Step Nine, I see […]

Reconstruction September 04 Yes, there is a long period of reconstruction ahead. . . . Alcoholics anonymous, p. 83 The reconstruction of my life is the prime goal in my […]

Emotional balance September 05 Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, . . . Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 83 When I survey my drinking days, I recall […]

Removing threats to sobriety September 06 . . . except when to do so would injure them or others. Alcoholics anonymous, p. 59 Step Nine restores in me a feeling […]

"Our side of the street" September 07 We are there to sweep off our side of the street, realizing that nothing worth while can be accomplished until we do so, […]

"We asked his protection" September 08 We asked His protection and care with complete abandon. Alcoholics anonymous, p. 59 I could not manage my life alone. I had tried that […]

Opening new doors September 09 They are being fulfilled among us — sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Alcoholics anonymous, p. 84 The Promises talked about in this passage are slowly coming […]

Recovery by proxy? September 10 They will always materialize if we work for them. Alcoholics anonymous, p. 84 Sometimes I think: "Making these amends is going too far! No one […]

Making amends September 11 Above all, we should try to be absolutely sure that we are not delaying because we are afraid. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 87 To […]

I am responsible September 12 For the readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, […]

Repairing the damage September 13 Good judgment, a careful sense of timing, courage and prudence – these are the qualities we shall need when we take Step Nine. Twelve steps […]

Peace of mind September 14 Do we lay the matter before our sponsor or spiritual adviser, earnestly asking God's help and guidance — meanwhile resolving to do the right thing […]