When I examine my dislike of certain individuals, I am startled to find that the characteristics I am least tolerant of are those I hate in myself. ~ For Today (Kindle Locations 1545-1546). I hear catty comments, tsk-tsk in my […]
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Our next function is to grow in understanding and effectiveness. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Location 1167) A wise woman, my college Sunday school teacher, spoke with disdain of those repeatedly born again when they stopped there, never “grew up.” Kind […]
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Often we can help each other most by leaving each other alone; at other times we need the hand-grasp and the word of cheer. ~ Elbert Hubbard “Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin […]
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Are these extravagant promises? We think not. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous: the “Big Book” (Kindle Locations 1163-1164). Without restraint, extravagance. Spreading wealth with reckless abandon… We come to rooms or recovery hungering, thirsting, longing for an illusive dream, a pot of […]
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I’ve worked for self control these decades long, achieving goals, though many slipped from fingertips, Chimera never there to snare. Since as a tyke I first declared, “I do it for me. Leave me alone!” freedom meant self-control, my journey closely […]
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