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bluidkiti · 09-11-2013, 09:42 AM

Day 11 – Stools and Bottles

Eleventh Daily Reminder –

We have often wished for help and peace of mind during the throes of our hangovers. We have prayed for help but seldom prayed for permanent sobriety. We wanted alcohol’s narcotic effects without its penalties. But our prayers always failed. Some barrier seemed to separate us from contented sobriety.

Daily Inventory –

What was this barrier? Were we unconsciously praying for some form of controlled drinking? Is an inventory in order? Must we list our defects?

Suggested Meditation –

AA forces no ?musts” upon us anymore than drinking would force a drink down our throats. Alcoholics do as they please, either in or outside of AA — that’s why we are here. “Musts” are voluntary. Wise members, recalling the torture of their drinking days, list their character defects. Those awful hangovers were not just nightmares. They can recur. An honest inventory might prevent them.

Spiritual Contact –

Our Father, keep us open-minded and ready to earn the greatest help possible from living the 12 Steps. Help up to write an honest inventory.

Daily Physical Audit –

Thousands of people who have heart trouble live long and productive lives by calmly admitting their illness and cooperating with their doctors in treating it. The great hope for prolonged life among those affected with heart disease is to live within the functional limits of the weakened organ. The chief prescription is rest. Things to avoid are fatigue, overeating, infection, obesity and emotional upsets.

09-11-2013, 09:42 AM	#12
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	Day 11 – Stools and Bottles Eleventh Daily Reminder – We have often wished for help and peace of mind during the throes of our hangovers. We have prayed for help but seldom prayed for permanent sobriety. We wanted alcohol’s narcotic effects without its penalties. But our prayers always failed. Some barrier seemed to separate us from contented sobriety. Daily Inventory – What was this barrier? Were we unconsciously praying for some form of controlled drinking? Is an inventory in order? Must we list our defects? Suggested Meditation – AA forces no ?musts” upon us anymore than drinking would force a drink down our throats. Alcoholics do as they please, either in or outside of AA — that’s why we are here. “Musts” are voluntary. Wise members, recalling the torture of their drinking days, list their character defects. Those awful hangovers were not just nightmares. They can recur. An honest inventory might prevent them. Spiritual Contact – Our Father, keep us open-minded and ready to earn the greatest help possible from living the 12 Steps. Help up to write an honest inventory. Daily Physical Audit – Thousands of people who have heart trouble live long and productive lives by calmly admitting their illness and cooperating with their doctors in treating it. The great hope for prolonged life among those affected with heart disease is to live within the functional limits of the weakened organ. The chief prescription is rest. Things to avoid are fatigue, overeating, infection, obesity and emotional upsets. __________________ "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.