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Clarifying My Twelfth Step

The Twelfth Step of Alcoholics Anonymous states that we “try to carry this message to alcoholics, and practice these principles in all our affairs.”  I think that some people understand this step differently than I do, and I would very simply like to share how I work my Step 12.

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Daily Mindfulness 5/14/13 – Beginner’s Mind

As we progress down a spiritual path, it begins to narrow.  We know what works for us, and we set [...]

Big Book Quote of the Day 5/14/13 – p. 61 (How it Works)

“Our actor is self-centered – ego-centric, as people like to call it nowadays.”

Twelve N’ Twelve Quote of the Day 5/14/13 – p. 55 (Step Five)

“All of A.A.’s Twelve Steps ask us to go contrary to our natural desires . . . they all deflate our egos.”

Daily Thought 5/14/13 – Ego

“Part of me suspects that I’m a loser, and the other part of me thinks I’m God Almighty.” -John Lennon [...]

Daily Mindfulness 5/13/13 – Forgiveness

When we feel somebody wrongs us, we often hold onto it.  We judge, water the seed of resentment, and don’t [...]

Big Book Quote of the Day 5/13/13 – p. 70 (How it Works)

“If we are sorry for what we have done, and have the honest desire to let God take us to better things, we believe we will be forgiven and will have learned our lesson.”