In what ways have you discovered you’ve done the right thing for the right reasons, lately?
“… Live like this always…
Your enemies will remember you
Respecting your stand…
Do the right thing…as it is the right thing to do” excerpt by Bill Turner (see full poem at the bottom of this cornerstone pod)
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3 THINGS WE CAN DO WITHOUT –
“We consider our
plans for the day. Be-
fore we begin, we ask
God [or our HP]* to direct
our thinking, especially ask-
ing that it be divorced from
self-pity, dishonesty or
self-seeking motives.”
(The Big Book,
p. 86)
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
More from Rochefoucauld on Motivation (6:23)
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”
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”
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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