Big Book Quote of the Day - May 23, 2009

"Henry Ford once made a wise remark to the effect that experience is the thing of supreme value in life. That is true only if one is 
willing to turn the past to good account. We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and convert them into assets. The 
alcoholic's past thus becomes the principal asset of the family and frequently it is almost the only one!" 

- Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 124 

As I read this daily message, steps eight and nine jump tp mind - willingness to look at yesterday's business and be willing to go and face whatever defects, shortcomings (or whatever other fifty-cent word you'd like to insert) and change to the best of our ability those defects, hurt feelings, those situations that quite frankly left people harmed or financially penalized for being with us. We appreciate the fact that we are able go back into our past and work with our family, friends, old employers, the deceased and creditors and do the best of our ability rectify the past and create an atmosphere where we don't have to be afraid of anyone or anything as we move forward through my journey in life.

- PeterB in NC