Helping Others

Our very lives, as ex-problem drinkers, depend upon our constant thought of others and how we may help meet their needs.  AA big book, p. 20

Self-centeredness was my problem. All my life people had been doing things for me and I not only expected it, but I was ungrateful and resentful they didn't do more. Why should I help others, when they were supposed to help me? If others had troubles, didn't they deserve them? I was filled with selfpity, anger and resentment. Then I learned that by helping others, with no thought of return, I could overcome this obsession with selfishness, and if I understood humility, I would know peace and serenity. No longer do I need to drink.   From the book Daily Reflections

I am much less self-centered than how I used to be. Still plenty of room for progress with the ideal goal of perfection—which will never happen in this lifetime.

I am grateful to be able to be of service and in healthy relationships with others where we help each other get and feel better.