AA Thought for the Day
(courtesy aa-alive.net)
February 11, 2023
Motives
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.
- Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, (Step Ten) p. 94
Thought to Ponder . . .
Don't believe everything you think.
AA-related 'Alconym'
J A D E = Justify, Argue, Defend or Explain.
Thank you for sharing so generously of your experience, strength and hope in carrying the AA message.
Grateful to serve,
peyton
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