AA Thought for the Day

November 20, 2003

Forgive

It doesn't make sense
when a real tosspot calls a kettle black.
Let's remember that alcoholics are not the only ones
bedeviled by sick emotions.
Moreover, it is usually a fact that our behavior while drinking
has aggravated the defects of others.
We've repeatedly strained the patience of our best friends
to a snapping point,
and have brought out the worst in those
who didn't think much of us to begin with. . .
If we are now to ask forgiveness for ourselves,
why shouldn't we start out by forgiving them,
one and all?

Reprinted from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, Page 78, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

Forgiveness of others is a gift to yourself.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

B O G G L E = Bad Or Good, God Loves Everyone.


To subscribe to Daily Thoughts, email DTMailBox3@aol.com and ask for a subscription.

AAOnline