I Greet The Indwelling Beloved Lover.
Today’s “Pay Forward” gift is – “Handle With Care.” “In time we often become one with those we once failed to understand” Patti Smith. I’ve experienced others handling me with care for one of two reasons. Before living A.A. spiritual principles, others would walk around me on egg shells, I was very sensitive. I had a chip on my shoulder. I acted as if I was angry all the time. Then, I was blessed with a group of loving A.A. members, who took me in and made me part of service. Now, the handling with care is an act of love. Sometimes new comers think their sponsor is being too hard on them, when told the truth about their disease. It is so important that we walk our talk. I witnessed those who had been driven by their selfish self-centeredness, give of themselves freely. Their willingness to serve caused them to look for opportunities to share acts of kindness. I learned later on, their selfish self-centeredness had been transform by grace into an enlightened self-interest. It is better for them to freely give of themselves. Loving service, acts of kindness seasons our interactions with gentleness. It makes us more sensitive and tenderhearted. In 1957 there were few new comers coming into A.A., we went out looking for a suffering alcoholic to share with. Today, we are blessed with great numbers to serve with. “Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other...” Thy Love, Thy Will be done.