November
FORGIVING
“He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself. For every man has a need to be forgiven.”
—Thomas Fuller
My failings as an alcoholic help me to live with others today. The fact that I made and make mistakes helps me to have creative relationships today. Because I know what it is to fail, I can understand the failings of others. My weaknesses are a bridge to understanding my fellow man.
By contrast when I was drinking, I thought I was perfect, always right and this led to judgments, arguments and a self-imposed alienation.
Alcohol fed my arrogance and pride; sobriety helps develop humility and understanding.
God, I understand that even my failings can be made to work for me in sobriety.
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