TigerLili

*~*~*~*~*^Daily Reflections^*~*~*~*~*

TRUE BROTHERHOOD

We have not once sought to be one in a family, to be a friend among friends, to be a worker among workers, to be a useful member of society. Always we tried to struggle to the top of the heap, or to hide underneath it. This self-centered behavior blocked a partnership relation with any one of those about us. Of true brotherhood we had small comprehension.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 53

This message contained in Step Four was the first one I heard loud and clear; I hadn't seen myself in print before! Prior to my coming into A.A., I knew of no place that could teach me how to become a person among persons. From my very first meeting, I saw people doing just that and I wanted what they had. One of the reasons that I'm a happy, sober alcoholic today is that I'm learning this most important lesson.

Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.

jimtinmpls

I have not finished reading through the 12 and 12 but am in the chapter on the fourth step. The reflection today is from that chapter. These sentences sum up my experience before finding recovery. It truly is powerful seeing ones' self in print.

biminiblue

The struggle for the top of the heap is exhausting. So is being at the bottom.

I am looking for that middle ground. Excellent Reflection, as always.

TigerLili

I'm always surprised when I read the various readings for the day at how they generally really strike a chord with me. Sometimes it's like they are written just for me.