“If you know the
enemy and know your-
self you need not fear the
results of a hundred battles.”
– Sun Tzu (c. 403-221 BC) Chinese philosopher/ war tactician
Today’s SFZ
ON THE BATTLEFIELD – “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)
THE ENEMY 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)
“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)
Intro into Nothingness: Zazen Meditation Practice (24:29)
What have you learned from the battles with your own “demons”, lately?
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?
Remembering my values I have built myself around and who i used to be to who i have made myself to be because of the values I have decided to adhere to is the best way I know in taming my demons. I don’t need to win battles with people because it’s better to work with others. There are no good and bad guys. There is only the battle with myself to keep doing the right thing.
Reaching out actually feels good to me once I actually do it and not think myself out of out.
Never underestimate the power of a meeting so vital in dealing with this destructive force. One hour can make
My whole day easier. The battle with this disease tells me
I need help cuz on my own this is too great for me
I fear my ego gets in the way of my finding the truth in a situation. It happened again yesterday I had to keep checking in with myself to see if what I was fighting for was just or just an argument I wanted to win over others.
One tell was to be able to keep my emotional attachment in check and not freak out.
There are so many factors that negatively affect my recovery – “enemies.” Arrogance and Fear are two sides of the same coin and my Higher Power has a thousand ways of making sure I walk the fine line between. I need not fear my own weaknesses nor walk as though I have no character defects. I walk with my face lifted to the sweet sunlight of my Higher Power’s Love. Today, right now, I am safe, I am warm, I am loved – unconditionally.