Pain is the Touchstone of Spiritual Growth: A Guide for Recovery
Pain is the Touchstone of Spiritual Growth: A Guide for Recovery In Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the phrase *“pain is the touchstone of spiritual growth”* holds profound meaning. For those recovering from alcoholism, this concept underscores the transformative power of
100 Quotes From A.A. Meetings – For Recovery From Alcoholism
Here are 100 quotes commonly heard in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, offering wisdom and guidance for those in recovery: 1. “One day at a time.” 2. “Progress, not perfection.” 3. “Easy does it.” 4. “Keep it simple.” 5. “Let go
25 Quotes by Dr. Bob S. – Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith, or Dr. Bob S., co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is revered for his contributions to the recovery movement and his compassionate approach. While fewer quotes are directly attributed to Dr. Bob compared to Bill W., he
25 Quotes By Bill W. – Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous
Bill W. (William Griffith Wilson), co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), is known for his wisdom on recovery, spirituality, and human nature. Although he didn’t create many standalone “famous quotes,” his thoughts and ideas, especially from AA literature like *The Big
A Vision For You
Chapter 11: A Vision For You For most normal folks, drinking means conviviality, companionship and colorful imagination. It means release from care, boredom and worry. It is joyous intimacy with friends and a feeling that life is good. But not
Just For Today
Just for today – I will try to live through this day only and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I felt that I had to
AA – On Retiring
When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with another person at once? Were we kind
AA – On Awakening
On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. Under
AA Promises
If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish
AA 12 Traditions
THE TWELVE TRADITIONS 1. Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity. 2. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders
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