AA Thought for the Day

October 4, 2003

Humility

Guilt aims at self-destruction,
and pride aims at the destruction of others.
This is why I see humility for today
as that safe and secure stance midway between
these violent emotional extremes.
It is a quiet place where I can keep enough perspective,
and enough balance, to take my next small step
up the clearly marked road
that points toward eternal values.

- Bill W., June 1961.

Reprinted from The Best of Bill, Page 47. Reprinted with permission of The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

The difference between pride and humility:
Pride is who is right.
Humility is what is right.


Recovery Related Acronym

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P R I D E = Personal Recovery Involves Deflating Ego.


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