
Sunday is an 11th step meditation and reading/discussion from the Daily ReflectionsĬlick here to be taken directly to the meetingĭiscussion on the Daily reflections topic for the dayĬlick here to be taken directly to the meeting. 76 When I had taken my Fifth Step, I became aware that all my defects of character stemmed from my need to feel secure and loved. Monday, Wednesday, Friday: As Bill Sees It Daily Reflection May 9 May 9 WALKING THROUGH FEAR If we still cling to something we will not let go, we ask God to help us be willing. The Woodland Online Group hosts 23 Meeting per Week.Īll meetings are Open and all are welcome to attend. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” Our Third Tradition “The only requirement for A.A. We respect and follow the 12 Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous as the guiding principles for the group, and we find recovery through the application of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Common Alcoholics Anonymous Readings and Banners AATimes.

While we are based in Woodland, CA and have a core membership from Woodland, the group is open to anyone anywhere in the world who has a desire to stop drinking. Reviewed by Michael Espelin APRN AA daily reflections are thoughtful reminders that accompany every day in the calendar year to guide and inspire people in recovery. Are we now ready to let God remove from us all the things which we have admitted are objectionable ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp.

As our schedule expands to other formats, that information will be posted here. One Day at a Time: Thoughts from AA Daily Reflections By Jim Haggerty on DecemSpread the love I’m sure you have all heard the phrase one day at a time. AA Daily Reflections: Finding Strength When You’re In Recovery Last Updated: MaAuthored by Olivier George, Ph.D. I will practice that program to the best of my ability.Ģ007-2023, NA World Services, Inc.The Woodland Online Group is an Alcoholics Anonymous Group that meets exclusively online. Just for Today: I will look at the program I'm working in light of my own recovery. A daily quote feature lets users read from 'Daily Reflections' Multiple access points that make finding local A.A. Members A collection of readings that moves through the calendar year one day at a time: A.A. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Daily Reflections: A Book of Reflections by A.A. They describe what I did: I took the Steps and sobriety was the result. In their direct simplicity they sweep aside all psychological and philosophical considerations about the lightness of the Steps. But NA is a fellowship of freedom we work the program the best way for us, not for someone else. These are the words that lead into the Twelve Steps. It's true that, if we want the kind of recovery we see in members we respect, we'll want to practice the kind of program that's made their recovery possible. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. We can settle our insecurities by reviewing our Third tradition, which assures us that "the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using." There aren't any rules that say we've got to attend this many meetings or these particular meetings, or work the "steps" this way at this pace, or live our lives to suit these people in order to remain NA members in good standing. Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. When I was drinking, my attitude was totally selfish, totally self-centered my pleasure and my comfort came first. The volume focuses on all Three Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.

members reflect on favorite quotations from the literature of Alcoholics Anonymous. Also, ir would be nice for there to be an introduction to the app explaining the history of the AA Daily Reflections and that the app is (or is not) word for word accurate to the current text in book form. Daily Reflections: A Book of Reflections by A.A. This is on my iPhone 11 running iOS 14.8.1. The most common alcoholic fantasy seems to be: If I. What if the way we're practicing our program is "wrong"? Does that make us "bad" NA members? When entering my sobriety date there is no monthly or yearly header, just a blue squiggly line. daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Are we attending enough meetings? Are we using our sponsor, or working the steps, or speaking, or reading, or living the "right" way? We value the fellowship of recovering addicts - we don't know what we'd do without it. All you have to bring with you is the desire to stop using and the willingness to try this new way of life."įrom time to time we wonder if we're "doing it right" in Narcotics Anonymous.
