While We May Behave Like Beasts, “Human Nature is NOT, of Itself, Vicious” – Step 4
“CREATION gave us instincts for a purpose. Without them, we wouldn’t be complete human beings.” (12 & 12, p. 42)
Why Inventories Matter Even though We’ve been Doing “Just Fine” Thus Far – Step 4 begins
“Why work the Fourth Step? After all, we’ve been able to stay clean so far.” (It Works How & Why, p. 26)
Some Traits We All have in Common that Lead to Profound Spiritual Growth – Step 3
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.”
Clutch the Pearls as “Beggars, Tramps, Queers and Fallen Women” Take To the Streets
“So beggars, tramps, asylum inmates, prisoners, queers, plain crack-pots, and fallen women were definitely out … . Yes, WE WERE INTOLERANT.” (12 & 12, pp. 139 – 140)
Are These “Extravagant Promises” or Everyday Miracles Just within Our Reach – Step 3
“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
Today’s SFZ
We can Keep an Open Heart toward those with whom We Disagree – Step 3
“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)
How to Do The ‘Right’ Thing for the ‘Right’ Reasons – Step 3
“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)
When Spiritual Alignment can be “The Most Momentous Thing” – Step 3
“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
“More will be Revealed” The Mystery from a Spiritual Perspective – Step 3
“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)
Carpe Diem – Seize the Day as if There are No More Tomorrows – Trad. 3
“Dream as if you
will live forever; Live
as if you will die today.”
James Dean (1931 – 1955) U.S. actor
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