Daily Reflection

DECEMBER 3
IN ALL OUR AFFAIRS
. . . we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to
practice these principles in all our affairs.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 106
I find that carrying the message of recovery to other
alcoholics is easy because it helps me to stay sober and it
provides me with a sense of well-being about my own
recovery. The hard part is practicing these principles in all
my affairs. It is important that I share the benefits I receive
from A.A., especially at home. Doesn't my family deserve
the same patience, tolerance and understanding I so readily
give to the alcoholic? When reviewing my day I try to ask,
"Did I have a chance to be a friend today and miss it?" "Did
I have a chance to rise above a nasty situation and avoid
it?" "Did I have a chance to say 'I'm sorry,' and refuse to?"
Just as I ask God for help with my alcoholism each day,
I ask for help in extending my recovery to include all
situations and all people!