What is given us to do, we have the strength to do. Our minds are suited perfectly to take the part assigned to us by One Who knows us well. ~ Schucman, Dr. Helen. A Course in Miracles (Kindle Locations […]
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Importuned Is the Right Verb
Whether I am reading a magazine, watching television or listening to the radio, I am constantly being importuned to run out immediately and buy something on which to snack—or with which to lead someone else down the primrose path (“Bake […]
Continue reading »The Power of Program
No one of us met our experiences very successfully before discovering this program. In most cases we lacked the structure that comes with the Steps. Direction was missing from our lives. ~ Casey, Karen. Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations […]
Continue reading »Not Responsible
It was the Law itself that killed me and freed me from its power, so that I could live for God. I have been nailed to the cross with Christ. (Galatians 2:19, CEV) Above everything, we alcoholics must be rid […]
Continue reading »Owning our Power
Yes, admitting and accepting powerlessness is important. But that is a first step, an introduction to this business of recovery. Later, comes owning our power. Changing what we can. This is as important as admitting and accepting powerlessness. ~ Beattie, Melody. […]
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