I was at a meeting earlier. Don't know why but for some reason I logged on here again.
Topic of meeting was L&T from the 'Daily Reflections" book.
Love and tolerance is our code. AA, p84
I have found that I have to forgive others in all situations to maintain any real spiritual progress.The vital importance of forgiving may not be obvious to me at first sight, but my studies tell me that every great spiritual teacher has insisted strongly upon it.
I must forgive injuries, not just in words, or as a matter of form, but in my heart.I do this not for the other persons' sake, but for my own sake.Resentment, anger, or a desire to see someone punished, are things that rot my soul. Such things fasten my troubles to me with chains. They tie me to other problems that have nothing to do with my original problems.
The above was read at an AA meeting tonight and discussed. Interesting that it surfaced again in this thread. Hope y'all don't mind that I brought it with me.
