AA Thought for the Day
April 15, 2008
Self-restraint
One unkind tirade or one willful snap judgment
can ruin our relation with another person for a whole day,
or maybe a whole year.
Nothing pays off like restraint of tongue and pen.
We must avoid quick-tempered criticism and furious, power-driven argument.
The same goes for sulking or silent scorn.
These are emotional booby traps baited with pride and vengeance.
Our first job is to sidestep the traps.
Thought to Ponder....
Swallowing my pride will not get me drunk.
Recovery Related Acronym
A A = Always Aware.
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