AA Thought for the Day

I cannot make an amends when I am still condemning
or forgiving myself or the one I am making amends to.
I have always found condemnation to be a lonely road
and have found forgiveness to be a confusing
and impossible task.
When I forgive someone I guess what I really mean to say
is that I admit I judge others.
Forgiving and condemning are God's business, not mine.
Only He has the mercy to judge and to accept
at the same time.
My job is to achieve enough humility to see myself in others
and to accept both myself and others, by identifying.
The willingness to make amends will grow
from this act of love.

Thought to Ponder....

Don't mess up an amends with an excuse.

Recovery Related Acronym

H O W = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness.