July 27
Life Is Always a Struggle
Living a moral life can never be completely tranquil. Books on peace of mind or soul can mislead us into thinking complete inner peace is achievable. Life is full of stress. We have many biological drives and impulses that want gratification, and our conscience says no. Although complete inner peace is thus never possible, the idea it is feasible can lead us to try and achieve it via chemicals. The brief period of chemical tranquility comes at an exorbitant price. We should understand that realistic peace of mind exists with some coexisting stress and tension.
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"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
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