AA Thought for the Day
March 11, 2007
Guilt
Today I think I can trace a clear linkage
between my guilt and my pride.
Both of them were certainly attention-getters.
In pride I could say, "Look at me, I am wonderful."
In guilt I would moan, "I'm awful."
Therefore guilt is really the reverse side
of the coin of pride.
Guilt aims at self-destruction,
and pride aims at the destruction of others.
- Bill W., June 1961.
Thought to Ponder....
Guilt is in the past; worry is the future.
Both are manifestations of ego.
Recovery Related Acronym
P R I D E = Personal Recovery Involves Deflating Ego.
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