My thought for today is Self-Restraint. It is defined as the deliberate ability to hold yourself back from an impulse so your behavior reflects judgment rather than urge. Thinking before I speak or act so that I do not say or do something which will cause harm to someone. The AA book Twelve Steps Twelve Traditions says that the practice of self-restraint requires and honest analysis of what is involved. I would get that by pausing and looking at the situation calmly and rationally. It requires willingness to accept the blame if it is my fault and an equal willingness to forgive if the fault lies elsewhere. Sometimes saying "I'm sorry" is not as difficult as saying "I forgive you".
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