THE ENEMY WE BATTLE NEVER SLEEPS – “In our disease, we are dealing with a destructive, violent power greater than ourselves that can lead to relapse.” “We can never fully recover, no matter how long we stay clean. Complacency is the enemy … .” (The Basic Text, pp. 84-85)
ON THE BATTLE FIELD –
“When World War II broke out, our A.A. dependence on a Higher Power had its first major test. A.A.’s entered the services and were scattered all over the world. Would they be able to take the discipline, stand up under fire, and endure … ?” (As Bill Sees It, p. 200)
“If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.” – Sun Tzu (c. 403-221 BC) Chinese philosopher/ war tactician
The Matrix – Secret Revelations from Neo (10:00)
Fighter – Christina Aguilera (4:06)
Battle Intro into Nothingness: Zazen Meditation Practice (24:29)
What battle have you waged to tame your own “demons”, lately?
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WncRQsrpDsA
The Ox and The Horse :
The ox and the horse realised that their master was preparing to depart for the war. The horse was very worried when it thought about the dangers it would have to face up in a battle. The ox, on the other hand, was extremely cheerful in the belief that, in the absence of the master, he would have less work to do.
All this changed a shortwhile later, when the news arrived that the enemy had already surrendered. To celebrate the great victory, the cavalryman held an enormous banquet with plenty of roast meat: who was the loser then, do you think?
