There are some standard sayings in the rooms of AA and then there are those not uttered as often as they used to be but still just as important:
Easy Does It – This means taking your time when it comes to not getting caught up in the rushing of a task whether it be driving or overwhelming yourself with too many duties.
Think, Think, Think – This translates into thinking the drink through before you take it regarding relapse.
But for the Grace of God – People in recovery often use this phrase when they speak about members who “go back out” and drink, meaning “But for the Grace of God Go I.”
One Day at a Time – Newcomers are often told this to remember that they only have to stay sober for 24 hours each day.
Let Go and Let God – This phrase has to do with the third step and the prayer that goes along with it which means a higher power is in charge of your life.
This Too Shall Pass – Meaning whatever the crisis is at the moment, eventually it will go away.
Expect Miracles – This goes along with God has no limits.
I can’t, He can, I think I’ll Let Him – This ties in with Steps 1-3 in the textbook Alcoholics Anonymous.
If it Works, Don’t Fix It – Like the old New Coke/Classic Coke battle, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” If what you’re doing is working in your life, don’t stop doing it.
Keep Coming Back, It Works If You Work It – Keep coming back to meetings. The program works if you work the steps.
Stick with the Winners – Not those in relapse mode or people who don’t really want to get sober but just use people in the program for money; etc.
Sobriety is a Journey, Not a Destination – Enjoy the trip and stay in the now.
Faith Without Works is Dead – Even the most devout person can have all the knowledge in the world but if he doesn’t practice his faith in a higher power in his daily life, it won’t do any good.
Poor me, Poor me, Pour me another drink – Translation: Don’t lapse into self-pity.
To Thine Own Self Be True – Written on every AA medallion which marks various points of sobriety. It means take care of yourself with regard to your sobriety.
I came, I came to, I came to believe – This has to do with coming to meetings, coming out of the fog, and coming to believe in a higher power.
Live in the now – Stay in the moment and not project into the future.
If God Seems Far Away, Who Moved? – This is related to to you taking back the power and not letting a higher power guide you.
Turn It Over – Turn it over to a higher power whether it be a job decision, divorce; etc.
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