June 26
The Power of Empathy
Good manners can make liars out of us. We ask, How are you? upon meeting someone, but do not wish to hear the answer. However, a person in recovery who asks makes time for me, when I need it most. Where else is such instant service available, and with such sincere interest? People who wish to relieve themselves of an emotional burden often will pay a professional to listen. In the recovery program we get this service free. Well, not completely free, because we have to return the favor. How wonderful to have a psychological barter system.
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"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
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