*~*^Just For Today!^*~*
Let's dispose of what
appears to be a hazardous open end we have left. It is suggested that we ought
to become entirely willing to aim toward perfection. We note that some delay,
however, might be pardoned. That word, in the mind of a rationalizing alcoholic,
could certainly be given a long term meaning. He could say, "How very easy!
Sure, I'll head toward perfection, but I'm certainly not going to hurry any.
Maybe I can postpone dealing with some of my problems indefinitely." Of course,
this won't do. Such a bluffing of oneself will have to go the way of many
another pleasant rationalization. At the very least, we shall have to come to
grips with some of our worst character defects and take action toward their
removal as quickly as we can.
1981 AAWS Inc.
Twelve Steps and Twelve
Traditions, page
69