Commitment

Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living.  12x12, p. 125

There came a time in my program of recovery when the third stanza of the Serenity Prayer — "The wisdom to know the difference" — became indelibly imprinted in my mind. From that time on, I had to face the ever-present knowledge that my every action, word and thought was within, or outside, the principles of the program. I could no longer hide behind self-rationalization, nor behind the insanity of my disease. The only course open to me, if I was to attain a joyous life for myself (and subsequently for those I love), was one in which I imposed on myself an effort of commitment, discipline, and responsibility. 

From the book Daily Reflections

I do a lot better job of taking right action now than how it used to be for most nearly all of my adult life.  There is still plenty of room for progress. 

My favorite description of AA used to be A spiritual program of action.  In the last year, I have expanded that be A spiritual program of right action being of service to and in relationship with others.

I am grateful for the program and fellowship for teaching me how to better take right action in my life.