How to Do The ‘Right’ Thing for the ‘Right’ Reasons – Step 3

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“We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God [or our HP]* to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonesty or self-seeking motives.” (The Big Book, p. 86)

Today’s SFZ

In what ways have you discovered you’ve done the right thing for the right reasons, lately?

KEEPING GOOD DEEDS FROM GOING BAD –

“It is easy to slip back
into our old ways.” “God
[or our HP]* will not force His
goodness on us, but we will re-
ceive it if we ask.” “When we
finally get our own selfish mo-
tives out of the way, we be-
gin to find a peace that we
never imagined possi-
ble.” (The Basic
Text, p. 45)

“We would fre-
quently be asham-
ed of our good deeds
if people saw all of
the motives that pro-
duced them.”

Francois duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613 – 1680) French author / philosopher

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap – AC/DC (4:19)

Alpha Hz Wave Releasing Guided Meditation (10:08)

Do the Right Thing

by Bill Turner Jan 19, 2006

What say you?
I ask…not knowing why…
Is this the day I live or the day I die?
For in death, there can be dignity too…
Live each day with honor
When it is time you will have no shame…
Make a difference in the world, always…
That is all anyone can do…
Make the world a better place
Your actions are your dignity…
Tell the truth, even if it means your life
Serve your family, always
Help those that cannot help themselves…
Never turn your back on a friend…
Defend honor and dignity at all costs…
Even the honor and dignity of others…
Should they not be able to defend themselves…
Live like this always…
Your enemies will remember you
Respecting your stand…
Do the right thing…as it is the right thing to do

Comments

8 responses to “How to Do The ‘Right’ Thing for the ‘Right’ Reasons – Step 3”

June 26, 2018

Simon Yebio

I can’t think of one in the moment however this is a good thing to think about when I am volunteering for “good motives”

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June 26, 2018

Bohdi Baba

Tomorrow I’ll be speaking with a pretty heavy hitter in my industry. It’s the culmination of years and years of believing I’ve been working on the ‘right’ path and now we’ll see if we can take things to the next level.

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June 27, 2013

Margo

Thank you, Br. Buddha. That is a wonderful recipe for strength. I find that for me, serenity is my goal and hope and promise are key ingredients. When I can give freely to others I feel really good. I don’t know if that is selfish, but I love being of service. My balance comes in learning to also take care of myself. Have a blessed and beautiful day!

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June 27, 2013

Br. Buddha

Good morning everyone + happy Thursday. Here is today’s thought. If you are forced to go through life weighed down with some misfortune or handicap + live each day in new hope + promise + serenity, you have found your source of strength. You have found your Higher Power. Pass it on. Blessings. BB

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September 27, 2012

Adam

I often get little perks when I tip well. But I always make sure my motivation is to be kind and thankful and not expect anything. Whenever I make a decision that seems contrary to what is expected or seems appropriate, I honestly ask myself why. Sometimes motives were okay, sometimes not. But I have to constantly check in.

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June 28, 2012

easy does it

Good for you Adam your on the right path! I know things for me never changed, and just got worse until I could fully concede that I had a problem, needed help and received it gratefully and with open arms.

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June 27, 2012

JB jr.

Its so hard to know what the “right” thing is. When I pray I pray for my HP to guide me. I think that helps. In this volunteer project I’m working on, I think I’m doing the right thing by keeping my involvement linked to how love shows up.

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June 27, 2012

Adam

I’m admitting for the first time that I’m an alcoholic. I’ve stopped speaking with someone that is co-dependent with me. Although I care deeply and it hurts, he will not move on until I let go of him. Bless him

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