Sunday June 29th, 2025

Thought of the Day   

 "Working with others is only the beginning of service work."
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 Service work calls for a selfless devotion to carrying the message to the still-suffering alcoholic or  addict. But our attitude of service cannot stop there. Service also requires that we look at ourselves and our motives. Our efforts at service make us highly visible to the fellowship.

 In the program, it is easy to become a "big fish in a little pond."

 Our controlling attitude can easily drive away the newcomer.

 We lend our thoughts and beliefs to the development of a group conscience. 

Then when that conscience arises, we accept its guidance. The key is working with others, not against them. If we remember that we strive together to develop a collective conscience, we will see that all sides have equal merit. When all the discussions are over, all sides will come back together  to carry a unified message.

It is often tempting to think that we know what is best for the group.

 If we remember that it doesn't matter if we get our way, then it is easier to allow service to be the vehicle it is intended to be--a way to carry the message 

to the alcoholic or addict who still suffers. 

Committment for the Day

 I will take part in the development of group conscience.

 I will remember that the world won't end just because I don't get my way.

 I will think about our primary purpose in all my service efforts.

One Day At A Time