“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”
~Buddha
A.A. Thought for the Day
The new life of sobriety we are learning to live in A.A. is slowly growing on us and we are beginning to get some of that deep peace of mind and serenity that we never thought were possible. At first we may have doubted that this could happen to us, but after any considerable length of time in A.A., looking at the happy faces around us, we know that somehow it is happening to us. In fact, it cannot help happening to anyone who takes the A.A. program seriously day by day. Can I see my own happiness reflected in the faces of others?
Happiness is definitely an emotion that has to be shared. By isolating we cut ourselves off from the happiness of our fellows and if we don't drink and go to meetings then our happiness is rejuvenated by our friends in recovery.
~ Mike
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