Defects - Aug 25th

“We don't love qualities; we love a person; sometimes by reason of their defects as well as their qualities.”
~ Jacques Maritain

A.A. Thought for the Day

"Unless we discuss our defects with another person, we do not acquire enough humility, fearlessness, and honesty to really get the program. We must be entirely honest with somebody, if we expect to live happily in this world. We must be hard on ourselves, but always considerate of others. We pocket our pride and go to it, illuminating every twist of character and every dark cranny of the past. Once we have taken this step, withholding nothing, we can look the world in the eyes." Have I discussed all my defects with another person?

Intolerance for others, I know now, comes from intolerance of those defects of character I share with them. 

~ Mike