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Gifts of Sobriety
The Big Book says on page 25, “ We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed.” The gifts of sobriety have been numerous, and sure enough, I could never have fathomed some of these gifts could exist.
Good Days, Great Days
I heard a speaker say recently in a meeting that they no longer have good days and bad days. Through working a program, the woman had reached a level of gratitude for her life, stating that she has good days and great days.
The Twelve Principles: Honesty
The Twelfth Step states that we must, “practice these principles in all our affairs.” Although it is obvious we learn new principles in the Twelve-Step program, many people are not aware of what the principles really are.
Willing to Go to Any Lengths Necessary
Many meetings across the country read the beginning of Chapter Five, entitled “How it Works.” A part of the reading says, “If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it – then you are ready to take certain steps.” This is important to remember [...]
Powerless or Powerful?!?!
Great post! Thanks for the heads up that this was here; I am glad I read it! I really like the focus on the word “powerless”, as you discussed in the post a little while ago. I think that powerlessness is an interesting word. I do not necessarily agree with its true meaning, but do [...]
The Most Important Day of Our Lives
Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Today is the most important day of our lives.” He encourages living in the present as the path to happiness. Right Mindfulness is a crucial part of Buddhism, and is heavily stressed.
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