Referring to our list [inventory] again. Putting out of our minds the wrongs others had done, we resolutely looked for our own mistakes. Where had we been selfish, dishonest, self-seeking and frightened? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 67
There is a wonderful freedom in not needing constant approval from colleagues at work or from the people I love. I wish I had known about this Step before, because once I developed a frame of reference, I felt able to do the next right thing, knowing that the action fit the situation and that it was the correct thing to do.
__________________
Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
We will love you until you can love yourself comes to mind! Looking at others or judging others always made me feel superior, I wasnt as bad as them. Or they made me mad so I did this..... Today, I can look to myself for approval and love myself enough to know my part in things. Did I do the next right thing, for the right reasons?
__________________
"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
Joe & Charlie talk about sanity being a wholeness of mind. When we are living in the truth of ourselves then we can have the info we need to make these healthy decisions. How can I make spiritually sound decisions if I am living in denial of my own true selfish motives? Thanks again to this beautiful program. I am not perfect. I cannot be perfect & I have struggled over the months to come to terms with the challenges that having to be this honest comes with but I do not want to drink & if I'm disturbed or frustrated I will suffer. I'm glad that this program also helps me to deal with the difficulties & subtleties that come with learning this profound ability of surrendering ego in order to win in the greater good. I could only really have the courage to do this with the strength of AA, fellowship & my HP inside me so stands to reason I need to be here! Thanks for being here with me everyone & Laurie! ;) Daniella x
__________________
Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
