Originally Posted by Pelican

I went to an open AA meeting tonight. (felt the need to be in a room of people that understood being powerless over alcohol)

The guest speaker was sharing his story and he inserted this jewel of wisdom from his first sponsor:

"If you feel the need to get revenge for a wrong ~ try getting even with someone that paid you a kindness instead"

I sat in my chair and thought: Wow! That would certainly put an end to some of my *red-faced, steam shooting out of ears, fist waving* episodes.