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FEBRUARY 18 REFLECTION FOR THE DAY "Deal with anger appropriately"

We learn in Gamblers Anonymous that we cannot punish anyone without punishing ourselves. The release of my tensions, even justified, in a punishing way leaves behind the dregs of bitterness and pain. This was the monotonous story of my life before I came to Gamblers Anonymous. So in my new life, I'd do well to consider the long-range benefits of simply owning my emotions, naming them, and thus releasing them. Does the voice of God have a chance to be heard over my reproachful shouting? Today I Pray … May I avoid name-calling, ego-crushing exchanges. If I am angry, may I try to assign my anger…

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