STEP TEN –
“We continued to take personal inventory
and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.”
THE DILEMMA –
“We may think that
we’ve corrected all our
past mistakes in the pre-
vious steps; since we have
no intention of making those
mistakes again, why should
we continue with this re-
lentless self-examina-
tion?” (It Works, How
and Why, p. 69)
THE SOLUTION –
“… the wise have
always known that no
one can make much of
his life until self-searching
becomes a regular habit, until
he is able to admit and accept
what he finds, and until he
patiently and persistent-
ly tries to correct what
is wrong.” (12 &
12, p. 88)
“Most of our
faults are more
pardonable than the
means we use to
conceal them.”
– François de la Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) French author of maxims & memoirs
A Synchronized Epic New Year’s Explosion (1:46)
François de la Rochefoucauld – Philosophy (5:53)
Which spiritual gifts do you feel most blessed with that guard against your mistakes, lately?
I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing
I’d like to build the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I’d like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company
I’d like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace through out the land
(That’s the song I hear)
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I’d like to build the world a home
And furnish it with love
Grow apple trees and honey bees
And snow white turtle doves
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I’d like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company
I’d like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace through out the land
(That’s the song I hear)
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I’d like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony, that’s the song I hear
Songwriters: William M Backer / Roger F. Cook / Roquel Davis / Roger Greenaway
FEATURED POST FROM THE ZONR VAULT – “The new year17′ is here and what a nice time to reflect upon the steps, in particular, speaking on step 10. I often get pangs of agnostic angst. It’s only after sitting in a meeting, probably participating, that I feel grounded ‘spiritually’ as a human being . One who gets to listen and be heard. Life is difficult as an addict. I can create a blanket with my feelings which takes me out of commission. Realization that I don’t have a self powered cure and the only recourse is heading to meetings and working with the people there. That realization is my spiritual gift today, which I receive today and I give to others. I receive access to leading a sober life. Recovering from my addictions doesn’t happen all by myself alone.” (Orig. post Gillian, 01/02/2017)
The gift of companionship on New Years day felt very warm. And like Aquaman, I will try to aim for the highest goals cuz to settle inevitably leads to regrets for not even having tried.
I was gifted with creativity. I was blessed with adventure and the thrill to keep searching
I’ve been blessed with the Spiritual gift of friendship lately. 3 of us spent the day playing badminton and seeing the movie Fences. I think much has been repaired with the one friend which felt like we were drifting away from one another.
Wow! A new day, a new month, a new year. I woke up this morning – thank you, Higher Power – for giving me a new chance, a new opportunity to grow and learn. I used to wonder why my Higher Power didn’t just give up on me; why my Higher Power did not just throw in the towel, “Good riddance!” I thought my Higher Power would say. But that is not the voice of my Higher Power. That is my own internal voice that judges and condemns. In Step 10 I learn how to learn; how to make amends and keep on stepping. I might feel like giving up, but my Higher Power never will. Namaste.