DAILY REFLECTION – THE HAZARDS OF PUBLICITY
26 November 2024
THE HAZARDS OF PUBLICITY
People who symbolize causes and ideas fill a deep human need. We of A.A. do not question that. But we do have to soberly face the fact that being in the public eye is hazardous, especially for us.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 181
As a recovered alcoholic I must make an effort to put into practice the principles of the AA. program, which are founded on honesty, truth and humility. While I was drinking I was constantly trying to be in the limelight. Now that I am conscious of my mistakes and of my former lack of integrity, it would not be honest to seek prestige, even for the justifiable purpose of promoting the A.A. message of recovery. Is the publicity that centers around the A.A. Fellowship and the miracles it produces not worth much more? Why not let the people around us appreciate by themselves the changes that A.A. has brought in us, for that will be a far better recommendation for the Fellowship than any I could make.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Whether the family goes on a spiritual basis or not,
the alcoholic member has to if he would recover. Pg 135
AA Daily Readings For Recovery
What are AA Daily Reflections ?
AA Daily Reflections serve as vital tools for recovery among members of Alcoholics Anonymous. These reflections draw from a vast array of AA literature, primarily sourced from:
- The Big Book
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
- As Bill Sees It
- Living Sober
- Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
- AA Comes of Age
- The Language of the Heart.
How Daily Reflections Help in Recovery ?
Each Daily Reflection offers a wealth of experience, strength, and hope. These daily readings serve as guiding lights in our journey through the 12-step program, teaching us how to integrate its principles into our daily lives and helping us steer clear of that first fatal drink.
Big Book Thought For The Day
These short readings, they’re like a bridge for us, the ones trying to stay sober, connecting us with the Big Book, our trusty companion in this journey of recovery.
And every day, when we dive into these readings, they give us something new to think about, something that helps us along our path of healing. They remind us why we’re here: to keep away from that first drink that can drag us back and to lend a hand to others striving for the same.