“People and things do not upset us, rather we upset ourselves by believing that they can upset us.” – Albert Ellis (1913 – 2007) U.S. psychologist on resentments

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“A gift – be it
a present, a kind
word or a job done
with care and love – ex-
plains itself … and if re-
ceivin’ it embarrass-
es you, it’s because
your ‘thanks box’
is warped.”

– Alice Childress (1920 – 1994) Afro-Amer., feminist writer

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THE PATTERNS OF OUR LIVES –

“We are embarking on a search for insight into ourselves our feelings, our fears, our resentments, and the patterns of behavior that make up our lives.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 26)

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All these failings generate fear, a soul-sickness in its own right.” (12 & 12, p. 49 on false pride)

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“Why work the Fourth Step? After all, we’ve been able to stay clean so far.” (It Works How & Why, p. 26)

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