Saturday March 7th, 2026

Thought of the day      
 
"As a result of the Twelve Steps, I'm not able to hold on to old ways of deceiving myself." 

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 We all rationalize. Sometimes we know we are rationalizing, admit we are rationalizing, 

yet continue to behave according to our rationalizations! 

Recovery can become very painful when we decide that, for one reason or another, 

the simple principles of the program don't apply to us.

With the help of others in the program, 

we can begin to look at the excuses we use for our behavior. 

What makes us think that we're so special?

There is no doubt, we can successfully rationalize our way through part of our recovery.

 But, eventually, we must squarely face the truth and start acting accordingly. 

The principles in the Twelve Steps guide us to a new life in recovery. 

There is little room for rationalization there.
 

Committment for the Day

 I cannot work the steps and also continue deceiving myself. I will examine my thinking for rationalizations, reveal them to my sponsor, and be rid of them. 

One Day At A Time