Serenity December 02 Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, . . . Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 106 As I continued to go to meetings and work the Steps, something began to happen to me. I felt confused because I wasn't sure what it was that I was feeling, […]

In all our affairs December 03 . . . we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 106 I find that carrying the message of recovery to other alcoholics is easy because it helps me to stay sober and it […]

Into action December 04 A.A. is more than a set of principles; it is a society of alcoholics in action. We must carry the message, else we ourselves can wither and those who haven't been given the truth may die. As Bill sees it, p. 13 I desperately wanted to live, but if I was […]

A new state of consciousness December 05 He has been granted a gift which amounts to a new state of consciousness and being. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 107 Many of us in A.A. puzzle over what is a spiritual awakening. I tended to look for a miracle, something dramatic and earth-shattering. But what […]

When the chips are down December 06 When we developed still more, we discovered the best possible source of emotional stability to be God Himself. We found that dependence upon His perfect justice, forgiveness, and love was healthy, and that it would work where nothing else would. If we really depended upon God, we couldn't […]

True ambition December 07 True ambition is not what we thought it was. True ambition is the deep desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 124-25 During my drinking years, my one and only concern was to have my fellow man think highly of […]

Service December 08 Life will take on new meaning. To watch people recover, to see them help others, to watch loneliness vanish, to see a fellowship grow up about you, to have a host of friends—this is an experience you must not miss. . . . Frequent contact with newcomers and with each other is […]

Love with no price tag December 09 When the Twelfth Step is seen in its full implication, it is really talking about the kind of love that has no price tag on it. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 106 In order for me to start working the Twelfth Step, I had to work on […]

Carrying the message December 10 Now, what about the rest of the Twelfth Step? The wonderful energy it releases and the eager action by which it carries our message to the next suffering alcoholic and which finally translates the Twelve Steps into action upon all our affairs is the payoff, the magnificent reality, of Alcoholics […]

"A genuine humility" December 11 . . . we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This is to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all. Twelve steps and twelve traditions, p. 192 Experience has taught me […]

A common solution December 12 The tremendous fact for every one of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We have a way out on which we can absolutely agree, and upon which we can join in brotherly and harmonious action. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer […]

Thinking of others December 13 Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs. Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 20 Thinking of others has never come easily to me. Even when I try to work the A.A. program, I'm prone to thinking, "How do I feel today. […]

Reaching out December 14 Never talk down to an alcoholic from any moral or spiritual hilltop; simply lay out the kit of spiritual tools for his inspection. Show him how they worked with you. Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 95 When I come into contact with a newcomer, do I have a tendency to look at him […]

DOING ANYTHING TO HELP December 15 Offer him friendship and fellowship. Tell him that if he wants to get well you will do anything to help. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 95 I remember how attracted I was to the two men from A.A. who Twelfth-Stepped me. They said I could have what they had, with no […]

Partners in recovery December 16 . . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. . . . Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will […]