Today's Thought -May

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May 30

Friendship

Friendship of a kind that cannot easily be reversed tomorrow must have its roots in common interests and shared belief.

~Barbara W. Tuchman

We find the meaning of friendship in our fellowship. We no longer take hostages or allow ourselves to be hostages. We give and take freely in a spirit of good-natured affection. The friendship we find in our program is one where hidden agendas are left at the door. We relate to one another as human beings and fellow travelers.

We leave sharp, jealous attitudes in our old life, where they belong. We are careful to honor each individual. We remember that every person we meet has something to teach us. When we extend our hand to a person who is still suffering, we do not forget that it wasn’t so long ago someone extended a hand to us.

I find myself able to become friends with individuals I disliked at one time. They may not have changed, but I most certainly have. The world in general has become a much friendlier place.

Today's reading is from the book Easy Does It: A Book of Daily Twelve Step Meditations*