AA Thought for the Day

September 17, 2007

Amends

When I survey my drinking days,
I recall many people whom my life touched casually,
but whose days I troubled through my anger and sarcasm.
These people are untraceable, and direct amends to them are not possible.
The only amends I can make to those untraceable individuals,
the only "changes for the better" I can offer,
are indirect amends made to other people, whose paths briefly cross mine.
Courtesy and kindness, regularly practiced,
help me to live in emotional balance, at peace with myself.

Reprinted from Daily Reflections, Page 287, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.


Thought to Ponder....

It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes
and to make amends for them.


Recovery Related Acronym

Coffee Pot

F I T = Faith, Intuition, Trust.


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