AA Thought for the Day

October 5, 2007

Motives

There are cases where our ancient enemy, rationalization,
has stepped in and has justified conduct which was really wrong.
The temptation here is to imagine that we had good motives and reasons
when we really didn't. . . .
We were depressed and complained we felt bad,
when in fact we were mainly asking for sympathy and attention.
This odd trait of mind and emotion, this perverse wish
to hide a bad motive underneath a good one,
permeates human affairs from top to bottom. . .
An honest regret for harms done, a genuine gratitude for blessings received,
and a willingness to try for better things tomorrow
will be the permanent assets we shall seek.

Reprinted from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, pp. 94-95, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

There is only one corner of the universe I can be certain of improving,
and that's my own self.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

G R A C E = Gently Releasing All Conscious Expectations.


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