"Nothing is small to God. In His sight, a sparrow is of greater value than a palace, one kindly word of more importance than a statesman's speech.
It is the life in all that has value, and the quality of the life that determines the value..."
ACOA - DISCOVERY
"I AM ON A JOURNEY TO DISCOVER THE STRONG INNER ME"
"I will open myself to risk and to surprise. Like all journeys, the quest for self-knowledge can bring strength and illumination.
I have confidence. I will accept both my power and my needs. I will recognize that my strength comes from caring and nurturing myself, and from caring and nurturing others. I will reflect on those I love and know that I, too, am loved. I bask in the warmth of this knowledge.
I have needs, and I am an important person. I will not be diminished, but will grow deep, take root, and cultivate power. As I search, I will discover and revel in the many facets of my inner strength."
A WALK IN DRY PLACES
THE BEST OUTCOME IS JUST AND EQUITABLE
Principle over Personality
Looking ahead to this day, I may face a possible conflict with another person over a certain issue. How should I respond to this?
If I'm to follow my principles, I should hold to the idea of seeking the best outcome for everybody concerned. It may be very harmful to look at these conflicts as a case of winning or losing. If I seem to win when I'm wrong, I will lose in the long run. If I seem to lose even when I'm right, I can know that there's a just resolution of everything in time. I will always win, however, if I keep my thinking straight and take care to avoid resentment and bitterness.
It's not surprising that the world is beset by conflicts. Millions of people have conditioned themselves to selfish ways of thinking and behaving that are bound to cause such conflicts. Much harm is done by people who are absolutely sure they are right at all times.
As human beings, we cannot expect to be excluded from these conflicts simply because we have a Twelve Step program. We do, however, have a means of dealing with such conflicts effectively when we respond according to principle. This make us privilege people in a way, but it is good to know that any person can have the same privileges by following the right principles.
Unpleasant as any conflict may seem, it does give me an opportunity to learn and to grow. I will seek to benefit from any such conflict today.
