One of the General Warranties of the World Service Conference insists that no action taken by the Conference be “personally punitive or an incitement to public controversy.”

In many of our families, personal vendettas ruled everything. We did not practice principles above personalities. We instead needed others to be proven wrong so we could be proven right.

So it’s worth reflecting on my attitudes at work today, especially if I’m in a position of authority over others. Am I secretly trying to gather followers? Am I focused on how I’m perceived rather than how to best serve the group? Am I in the midst of an action that, ultimately, is personally vindictive?

Today I will remember to pay attention to my motives. I will remember that because a Higher Power is taking care of me, I don’t have to punish or manipulate others.