Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.
~ Malcolm Forbes
A.A. Thought for the Day
One of finest things about A.A. is the diversity of its membership. We come from all walks and stations of life. All types and classes of people are represented in an A.A. group. Being different from each other in certain ways, we can each make a different contribution to the whole. Some of us are weak in one respect, but strong in another. A.A. can use the strong points of all its members and can disregard their weaknesses. A.A. is strong, not only because we all have the same problem, but also because of the diversified talents of its members. Each person can contribute part. Do I recognize the good points of all my group's members?
In measuring myself against other men I am either diminishing them in my mind, or diminishing myself if I feel inferior. These are both negative actions. It is only when I put my ego to rest and see my fellow without the need to compare that I can truly be his friend and to hear his message.
~ Mike
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