BE THE MESSAGE IN EVERY WAY –
“The twelfth step suggests that we continue to practice our new way of acting upon life ‘in all our affairs … .’ ” “Applying these principles in all our affairs means that we are no longer ruled by a fear of admitting our mistakes. We have the integrity to show the world our true selves.” (Over Eaters Anon.,
p. 104-105)
How have you shared your own “experience, strength, and hope”, lately?
Be Yourself – Audioslave (4:42)
Carl Rogers Animation on Self-Actualization: Becoming a Person (2:25)
Ascending to Your True Self Meditation (8:15)
The Ant and The Cricket :
A silly young cricket, accustomed to sing
Through the warm, sunny months of gay summer and spring,
Began to complain when he found that, at home,
His cupboard was empty, and winter was come.
Not a crumb to be found
On the snow-covered ground;
Not a flower could he see,
Not a leaf on a tree.
“Oh! what will become,” says the cricket, “of me?”
At last by starvation and famine made bold,
All dripping with wet, and all trembling with cold,
Away he set off to a miserly ant,
To see if, to keep him alive, he would grant
Him shelter from rain,
And a mouthful of grain.
He wished only to borrow;
He’d repay it tomorrow;
If not, he must die of starvation and sorrow.
Says the ant to the
cricket, “I’m your servant
and friend,
But we ants never
borrow; we ants never
lend.
But tell me, dear cricket,
did you lay nothing by
When the weather was
warm?” Quoth the cricket,
“Not I!
My heart was so light
That I sang day and night,
For all nature looked gay.”
“You sang, Sir, you say?
Go then,” says the ant, “and dance the winter away.”
Thus ending, he hastily lifted the wicket,
And out of the door turned the poor little cricket.
Folks call this a fable. I’ll warrant it true:
Some crickets have four legs, and some have two.
http://www.english-for-students.com/the-ant-and-the-cricket.html
How have I shared my own “experience, strength and hope”, lately? ….. Well in many ways but its my strength that I believe has been at the forefront and thats what allows me to help others..
Good morning everyone + Happy Friday. I was once asked by a member of our fellowship if I would like to participate in a pyramid scheme. I would have an opportunity to become very wealthy. I looked at him + said NO. I am s sober man, not only sober from drink, but I try to live a sober lifestyle in all of my affairs. I am here to spread the message of hope + to live as a holy + loving man. Ask yourself, how do you practice + live in sobriety in all of your affairs. Blessings. BB
I have come to realize that I am sometimes mean to other people. I notice it on the freeway every day. I hate to let cars get in front of me – I turn into a really mean person (or whatever you might call me from your car). I have also noticed that when someone else is in the car, I make a real effort to be kind and courteous. I guess what I need to remember that there is always someone else in my car – my Higher Power. I also need to remember that making amends is not just an apology; it’s also a commitment not to do the same behavior again.