I can hold it together, put my best face forward, make it in this world until I can’t. I can convince people I know what I’m doing, hold the lead, be a star until I can’t. I can fit into society, […]
Continue reading »The Holy Vacuum
(Phrase used by Roni B, Region 3 Chair in conversation with Kay S, Region 3 Recording Secretary) If I don’t do it how can it get done? I know my time is filled, that I really can’t continue doing it, […]
Continue reading »The Same Twelve Steps
Eight years ago I reached the rooms, quickly launched into the Steps, became an expert in my own mind, told others how to do it, satisfied. I’ve worked the steps other times, especially the 5th, am sponsored, sponsor, do service […]
Continue reading »Imperative~
My friend had emphasized the absolute necessity of demonstrating these principles in all my affairs. Particularly was it imperative to work with others as he had worked with me. Faith without works was dead, he said. And how appallingly true […]
Continue reading »As the Gift, So the Giver
It was only when I became aware of all the gifts I had received that I asked who the giver was. What a shocking realization: because the gifts were surely divine, then equally as surely, the giver must also have […]
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