Thought for the Day – Being Convinced

This principle is repeated over and over again in our literature in one way or another. This has become imperative for me to really take a look at and the humility it produces is beautiful. In BBA (Big Book Awakenings) it is suggested that we turn the statements in the literature into questions. This is a form of meditation. My only chance of getting information from my intellect to my innermost self is contemplation.

If I turn any of these statements into questions the results are fantastic. “Have I fully concede to my innermost self that I am a an alcoholic?” It brings up a new question for God, what the hell is my innermost self and can I convince it of anything? According to the 12 steps and twelve traditions, Step 1 pg. 21, “only an act of Providence…” This is my experience with freedom from alcohol, having character traits brought from the realm of defect back to asset or any other “issue” in my life.

Contemplation for the Day

Does data for the intellect do me and those I love service if it isn’t  in my heart as true?

Prayer for the Day

God, please show me the things about me I am too scared to look at.