I affirm life; I challenge problems; I accept responsibility; I believe in God; I live today.
~ Elizabeth Lamb
It’s not good looks, a charming personality, or brain power that keeps us in recovery. It’s our attitude that makes the difference. Our disease is characterized by the reality of relapse. Most relapses come from a bad attitude. In the Fellowship, we call that stinking thinking. Attitudes lead us toward a healthy and happy recovery or into relapse. It’s our choice.
When our attitudes are bad, we “talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk.” We tell people what they want to hear, but we really don’t believe what we’re saying. We act grandiose. We think we don’t need to follow all the principles and disciplines of the Program. Stinking thinkers keep their minds closed. They are defensive and blame others for their problems. Having a bad attitude doesn’t always lead to relapse, but it’s like putting one foot out the door.
When my thinking starts to stink, I check my commitment to my recovery and remember I am responsible for the attitudes I choose.
©1990 by Anonymous, Published by Hazelden
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