AA Thought for the Day
October 26, 2005
Self-restraint
Our first objective will be the development
of self-restraint.
This takes a top priority rating. . .
One unkind tirade or one snap judgment can ruin
our relation with another person for a whole day,
or maybe a whole year.
Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.
We must avoid quick-tempered criticism
and furious power-driven argument.
The same goes for sulking or silent scorn.
These are emotional booby traps
baited with pride and vengefulness.
Our first job is to sidestep the traps.
Thought to Ponder....
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.
Recovery Related Acronym
AA = Accountable Actions.
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