“Love and tolerance of others is our code.”
“Love and tolerance of others is our code.” — Alcoholics Anonymous (1939) · Chapter 6 · Into ActionWhere it comes from
From the Step 10 section of Chapter 6, describing how members carry themselves once the housecleaning steps are done.
Today’s reflectionNot “love and tolerance when people earn it.” Just: our code. The aggravating coworker, the relative who still brings up the old you, the guy who shares too long in the meeting — all covered under the policy. Tolerance isn’t approving of everything; it’s refusing to let other people’s behavior decide your serenity. Pick the hardest person in your day and try the code on them first.
Read the original passage · Into Action, 1939 →Step 10 · PracticeQuote from the 1939 first edition of Alcoholics Anonymous (public domain). Reflection original to idahosober.com. This site is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
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