On Retiring

• When we retire at night, we constructively review our day.


• Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology?


• Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with another person at once?


• Were we kind and loving toward all?


• What could we have done better?


• Were we thinking of ourselves most of the time? Or were we thinking of what we could do for others, of what we could pack into the stream of life?


• But we must be careful not to drift into worry, remorse or morbid reflection, for that would diminish our usefulness to others.


• After making our review we ask God's forgiveness and inquire what corrective measures should be taken.


Alcoholics Anonymous pg. 86-88