Just for Today: Not just a motivation for growth, October 1st, We learn that pain can be a motivating factor in recovery.

Just for Today: Keeping faith, October 2nd, We grasp the limitless strength provided for us through our daily prayer and surrender as long as we keep faith and renew it.

Just for Today: Losing self-will, October 3rd, Our egos, once so large and dominant, now take a back seat because we are in harmony with a loving God. We find that we lead richer, happier, and much fuller lives when we lose self-will.

Just for Today: Thirty-day wonder, October 4th, When we first begin to enjoy relief from our addiction, we run the risk of assuming control of our lives again. We forget the agony and pain that we have known.

Just for Today: Ask for mercy, not justice, October 5th, Many of us have difficulty admitting that we caused harm for others... We cut away our justifications and our ideas of being a victim.

Just for Today: Amends without expectations, October 6th, Projections about actually making amends can be a major obstacle both in making the list and in becoming willing.

Just for Today: Depending on our Higher Power, October 7th, As recovering addicts, we find that we are still dependent, but our dependence has shifted from the things around us to a loving God and the inner strength we get in our relationship with Him.