Daily Reflection

OCTOBER 16
THROUGHOUT EACH DAY
This is not an overnight matter. It should continue for our
lifetime.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84
During my early years in A. A. I saw Step Ten as a
suggestion that I periodically look at my behavior and
reactions. If there was something wrong, I should admit it;
if an apology was necessary, I should give one. After a few
years of sobriety I felt I should undertake a selfexamination
more frequently. Not until several more years
of sobriety had elapsed did I realize the full meaning of
Step Ten, and the word "continued." "Continued" does not
mean occasionally, or frequently. It means throughout each
day.