![]() Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful, and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.Ĭlick here for more inspirational AA literature. AA Thought for the Day (courtesy )June 21, 2023These BedevilmentsWe were having trouble with personal relationships, we couldn’t control our emotional natures, we were a prey to misery and depression, we couldn’t make a living, we had a feeling of uselessness, we were full of fear, we were unhappy, we couldn’t seem to be of real help. During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life. ![]() Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself, and relax. I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision. The most important decision I ever made was my decision to give up drinking. I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it. 'Keeping sober is the most important thing in my life. I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticise not one bit, not find fault with anything and not try to improve or regulate anybody except myself. I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt they may be hurt, but today I will not show it. I will do at least two things I don’t want to do -just for exercise. Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways: I will do somebody a good turn, and not get found out if anybody knows of it, it will not count. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind. I will take my ‘luck’ as it comes, and fit myself to it. The Steps are a 'recommended' way of finding a new life. I have been introduced into a life and a fellowship of freedom. When I release the past and all the excess baggage I have carried for so very long, I come to know freedom. Just for today I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires. When I no longer live under the dictates of another or of alcohol, I live in a new freedom. My thoughts and actions can propel me toward growth or turn me down the road to old habits and to booze. ![]() Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be. A great little book to be consulted in daily basis for a solid living of one of AAs mottos- just for. I can do something for twelve hours that would appal me if I felt that I had to keep it up for a lifetime. Inspiringly guides our daily intentions and thoughts. Just for today I will try to live through this day only, and not tackle my whole life problem at once. Click on the link below to download or scroll down to read it here. Frequently found at meetings and in newcomers packs, the Just for Today card is indispensable to many alcoholics.
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