Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny

Selfishness

I am told by the Big Book that selfishness and self centeredness are the root of my problems. I am also told these characteristics are driven by 100 forms of fear. I recently have had a situation where I was asked for help and because of my selfishness I was of minimum not maximum service. I gave what was asked but really did not have the unselfish spirit of service behind my actions. I will probably never see this person again and I can’t help but wonder what the impact upon them and subsequently others that they were later in a position to be of service would be if I had given the extra effort to be unselfish. My half measured effort when called upon to help lets me know I need to constantly be on the look out for fear, resentment, selfishness, and dishonesty. If I treat each interaction with others as the gift and opportunity it is I believe there is not much room for self-ishness, self-centeredness, and the 100 forms of self that block me from Spirit.

Today I can walk in the belief that if I am of service, unselfish, patient, tolerant, kind, and loving towards all great things will come to pass. This is a process that is continuing to evolve and I must remind myself of the slogan….Progress not Perfection……………Peace