When we catch self-pity starting,
we also can take action against it
with instant bookkeeping.
For every entry of misery on the debit side,
we can find a blessing we can mark on the credit side.
What health we have, what illnesses we don't have,
what friends we have loved, the sunny weather,
a good meal a-coming, limbs intact,
kindnesses shown and received, a sober 24 hours,
a good hour's work, a good book to read,
and many other items can be totaled up to outbalance
the debit entries that cause self-pity.
The smallest package in the world
is an alcoholic all wrapped up in himself.
A A = Attitude Adjustment.
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