Twenty-four Hours A Day

AA thought of the day
One drink started a train of thought that became an obsession, we could not stop drinking. We developed a mental compulsion to keep drinking until we got good and drunk. People generally make two mistakes about alcoholism. One mistake is that they can be cured by physical treatment only. The other mistake is that it can be cured by willpower. Most alcoholics have tried both and found it didn't work.

Meditation for the day
I will try to be unruffled, no matter what happens. I will keep my emotions in check. Although others about me are letting theirs go. I'll keep calm in the face of disturbance, keep that deep, inner calm through all the experiences of the day. In the rush of work and worry, the deep, inner silence is necessary to keep me on an even knee. I must learn to take the calm, with me, into the most hurried days.

Prayer for the day
I pray...