LOOKING OUTWARD

November 13 – Daily Reflections

We ask  especially  for  freedom  from  self-will,  and  are careful to make no requests for ourselves only. Wemay ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends.  ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS, p. 87

As an active alcoholic, I allowed selfishness to run rampant in my life.  I was so attached to my drinking and other selfish  habits  that  people  and  moral  principles  came second. Now, when I pray for the good of others rather than my "own selfish ends," I practice a discipline in letting go of selfish attachments, caring for my fellows and preparing for the day when I will be required to let go of all earthly attachments.