When we're new in Gamblers Anonymous, we're novices at reaching out for friendship - or even accepting it when it's offered. Sometimes we're not quite sure how to do it or, indeed, whether it will actually work. Gradually, however, we become restored; we become teachable. We learn, for example, as Moliére wrote, "The more we love our friends, the less we flatter them."Just for today, will I reach out if I need a friend?Today I Pray … May God help me to discover what true friendship is. In my new relationships, I pray that I may not be so eager for approval that I will let myself be dishonest - through flattery, half-truths, false cheeriness, protective white lies. Today I Will Remember … A friend is honest. A Day at a Time ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3EOjuiH⁠⁠⁠G.A. A New Beginning ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3E9YgPC⁠⁠--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamesh-acm/support