From Elle – “i am learning that surrender means letting go of behaviors that don{t serve me. i am not drinking but i also get addicted to the so’called chase of unhealthy relationships and then blame others for not fulfilling my needs.”
“The miracle, or
the power, that ele-
vates the few is to be
found in their industry, ap-
plication, and persever-
ance under the prompt-
ing of a brave, deter-
mined spirit.”
– Mark Twain (1835 – 1910) U.S. author / satirist
“Do not let any
prejudice you may
have against spiritual
terms deter you from hon
estly asking yourself
what they mean to
you.” (The Big
Book, p.47)
“We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God [or our HP]* to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonesty or self-seeking motives.” (The Big Book, p. 86)
“The most momentous thing in human life is the art of winning the soul to good over evil. – Pythagoras (c. 582 BC – c. 496 BC) Ionian Greek philosopher on spiritual alignment
“Not only is this way of life better than the hell we lived, it is better than any life that we have ever known.” “Each day more will be revealed.” (The Basic Text, p. 107)
“When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.”
– Confucius (551 ~ 479 BC) Chinese philosopher
“To pity distress is
but human; to relieve
it is Godlike.”
– Horace Mann (1796 – 1859) U.S.,
education reformer for public schools