AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy AA-Alive.net)
June 5, 2017
Rationalizations
But in other instances only the closest scrutiny will reveal what our true motives were.
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.
- 12 Steps & 12 Traditions,, p. 94
Thought to Ponder . . .
Wisdom is knowing the right path to take; integrity is taking it.
AA-related 'Alconym' . . .
S O L U T I O N S = Saving Our Lives Using The Inventory Of Needed Steps.
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