June 17 - Readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and
to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is
the very spirit of Step Nine. A casual apology on the one hand, will
rarely suffice in making amends to one we have harmed; a true change of
attitude, in contrast, can do wonders to make up for past unkindness.
If I've deprived anyone of any material thing, I'll acknowledge the debt
and pay it as soon as I'm able.
Will I swallow my pride and make the first overtures toward reconciliation?
Today I Pray - God, show me the best ways to make "direct amends."
Sometimes simply admitting my mistakes may make it up to someone and
unload my own simmering guilt. Other times restitution may take some
creative thought. May I be wholly aware that I cannot take this Ninth
Step unless I develop some caring, some real concern about how others
feel, along with changes in my behavior.
Today I Will Remember - First I care, then I apologize.
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ReplyDeleteUnable to attend a meeting tonight , looks like I will stay home and read this helpful blog
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