We ask especially for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no requests for ourselves only. We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87
As an active alcoholic, I allowed selfishness to run rampant in my life. I was so attached to my drinking and other selfish habits that people and moral principles came second. Now, when I pray for the good of others rather than my "own selfish ends," I practice a discipline in letting go of selfish attachments, caring for my fellows and preparing for the day when I will be required to let go of all earthly attachments.
Phil said
Nov 13, 2005
Cant pray for our selfish needs???? But..but...but...
Dern it!! Thats not fair!! lol
awwww...ok...wele try it the other way:)
How are things in your zoo Jen?
rosie light shines said
Nov 13, 2005
thank you doll....."letting go of earthy attachments".......last nights meet re: not being alone....we talked about this. or rather i LISTEND about this.....doing more spirituality work as a result of this very thing.........."letting go of earthly attachments" peace/ rosie
Rick said
Nov 14, 2005
thanks doll
I read these daily, but lately I've just been saying a quick prayer and up and running. Hopefully the last day at my daughters apt. things should sloow down just a bit.
thank u for the reminder of what i got to get back to ! i need my daily readings
LOOKING OUTWARD
We ask especially for freedom from self-will, and are careful to make no requests for ourselves only. We may ask for ourselves, however, if others will be helped. We are careful never to pray for our own selfish ends.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 87
As an active alcoholic, I allowed selfishness to run rampant in my life. I was so attached to my drinking and other selfish habits that people and moral principles came second. Now, when I pray for the good of others rather than my "own selfish ends," I practice a discipline in letting go of selfish attachments, caring for my fellows and preparing for the day when I will be required to let go of all earthly attachments.
Cant pray for our selfish needs???? But..but...but...
Dern it!! Thats not fair!! lol
awwww...ok...wele try it the other way:)
How are things in your zoo Jen?
thanks doll
I read these daily, but lately I've just been saying a quick prayer and up and running. Hopefully the last day at my daughters apt. things should sloow down just a bit.
thank u for the reminder of what i got to get back to ! i need my daily readings