AA Thought for the Day
April 16, 2008
Guilt
Guilt is really the reverse side of the coin of pride.
Guilt aims at self-destruction, and pride aims at destruction of others.
This is why I see humility for today as that safe and secure stance
midway between these violent emotional extremes.
It is a quiet place where I can keep enough perspective, and enough balance,
to take my next step up the clearly marked road
that points toward eternal values.
- Bill W., June, 1961.
Thought to Ponder....
Guilt is in the past; worry is the future.
Both are manifestations of ego.
Recovery Related Acronym
H O W = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness.
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