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Anger
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"It is a spiritual axiom that every time we are disturbed, no matter what the cause, there is something wrong with us.  If somebody hurts us and we are sore, we are in the wrong also.  But are there no exceptions to this rule? 
What about 'justifiable' anger?  If somebody cheats us, aren't we entitled to be mad? 
Can't we be properly angry with self-righteous folk?  For us in AA these are dangerous exceptions. 
We have found that justifiable anger ought to be left to those better qualified to handle it."
1952AAWS, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, p. 90
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Thought to Consider . . .

Anger is the hot wind that extinguishes the light of reason.

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A N G E R =  Any No Good Energy Rising

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Gifts

From: "The Opening to the Spiritual World"

"This is the crux of the program and the crux of living: acceptance and action.

"The gift of understanding has allowed the simple messages from my parents, my teachers, and my church to take on new meaning and soundness. With the gift of serenity, I am ready and willing to accept what God permits to happen to me; with the gift of courage, to take action to change the things I can for the good of myself and others. The gift of wisdom has been given to me so that in personal relationships I may act intelligently and with love or, as it has also been expressed, with competence and compassion."

1973, AAWS, Inc., Came to Believe…, page 4

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A TURNING POINT

A great turning point in our lives came when we sought for humility as something we really wanted,

rather than as something we must have.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 75

Either the A.A. way of life becomes one of joy or I return to the darkness and despair of alcoholism. Joy comes to me when my attitude concerning God and humility turns to one of desire rather than of burden. The darkness in my life changes to radiant light when I arrive at the realization that being truthful and honest in dealing with my inventory results in my life being filled with serenity, freedom, and joy. Trust in my Higher Power deepens, and the flush of gratitude spreads through my being. I am convinced that being humble is being truthful and honest in dealing with myself and God. It is then that humility is something I "really want," rather than being "something I must have."
Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
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Carrying the Message

The wonderful energy the Twelfth Step releases, by which it carries our
message to the next suffering alcoholic and finally translates the Twelve
Steps into action upon all our affairs, is the payoff, the magnificent
reality of A.A.
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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. Offer him friendship and fellowship.

1. TWELVE AND TWELVE, P. 109
2. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, P. 95
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"Your job now is to be at the place where you may be of maximum
helpfulness to others, so never hesitate to go anywhere if you can
be helpful. You should not hesitate to visit the most sordid spot on
earth on such an errand. Keep on the firing line of life with these
motives and God will keep you unharmed."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Working With Others, pg. 102~


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A.A. Thought For The Day

   We in Alcoholics Anonymous do not try to chart the path for the
       human soul or try to lay out a blueprint of the working of faith, as
one might plan a charity drive.  We do tell the newcomer that we have
       renewed our faith in a Higher Power.  In the telling, our faith is
       further renewed.  We believe that faith is always close at hand,
       waiting for those who will listen to the heartbeat of the spirit.  We
       believe there is a force for good in the universe and that if we link
up with this force, we are carried onward to a new life.  Am I in this stream of goodness?

Meditation for the Day

       God will protect you from the forces of evil, if you will rely on Him.
       You can face all things through the power of God which strengthens
       you.  Once God has set on you His stamp and seal of ownership, all His
       strength will serve and protect you.  Remember that you are a child of
       the Father.  Realize that the Father's help is always ready and
       available to all His children, so that they can face anything.  God
will do all that is necessary for your spiritual well-being, if you will
let Him live His way.

 Prayer for the Day

       I pray that I may rely on God as I go through this day.

I pray that I may feel deeply secure, no matter what happens to me.