Selfishness — self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles. Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition (Kindle Locations 1019-1020). […]
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My Part
You hurt me. You didn’t hit me, cause pain, break the skin, loosen a tooth. You scared me when you pinned me against the wall… more than 35 years ago and I still hold a grudge, think less of you […]
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It’s all about the food until it isn’t about the food and the way to get away from it being about the food is to work the spiritual principles of the program. ~ Margie The spiritual principles of Overeaters Anonymous. […]
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Courage is something you shouldn’t be afraid to have. ~ Major Frank Burns Courage. The ability to do that which frightens you. Strength in the face of pain, confronting guilt. Bravery. Pluck. Guilt. Facing Fear. This short word somehow touches […]
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I look at my trunk where I used to have a lot of junk – and it’s empty! ~ Renee GaskinI k Trunks of junk, drawers of junk, boxes of junk, piles of junk, clutter and litter and heaps, muddles and […]
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