Daily Reflection
OCTOBER 4
A NECESSARY PRUNING
. . . we know that the pains of drinking had to come before sobriety, and emotional turmoil before serenity.TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 94
I love spending time in my garden feeding and pruning my beautiful flowers. One day, as I was busily snipping away, a neighbor stopped by. She commented, “Oh! Your plants are so beautiful, it seems such a shame to cut them back.” I replied, “I know how you feel, but the excess must be removed so they can grow stronger and healthier.” Later I thought that perhaps my plants feel pain, but God and I know it’s part of the plan and I’ve seen the results. I was quickly reminded of my precious A.A. program and how we all grow through pain. I ask God to prune me when it’s time, so I can grow.October Birthdays
(IF they make it!!)
- Mike B. celebrates 20 years on October 15th!
- Kevin O. celebrates 6 years on October 16th!
- Mike F. celebrates 15 years on October 19th!
- Ed D. celebrates 41 years on October 19th!
- Mike M. celebrates 8 years on October 20th!
- Jeff S. celebrates 4 years on October 22nd!
- Scott Y. celebrates 8 years on October 23rd!
Add Your Birthday
Book & Step Study
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It Gets Better!
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Little Surrenders
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Maybe Unwilling, But Ready
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Are You Waxing–Or Working–The Program?
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Turning Tools Into Tyrants
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Fault-finding
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