Dr. Twerski's Sober Thought - October

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October 15

Arrogance and Error

It is assumed that error and mistake are synonymous. It was, therefore, enlightening to come across the statement, " An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it." To err is human because no one is perfect. The same leniency cannot be extended to a mistake, because everyone has the capacity to rectify an error, or at least to try. The only obstacle is our ego, which may not allow us to admit having done wrong. Such arrogance is the worst possible character defect. In recovery we learn humility and the need to make amends. If we can admit being in error, we can avoid all mistakes.