“The exodus
from Egypt occurs
in every human being,
in every era, in every
year, and in every
day.”
– Rabbi Nachman Breslov (1772 – 1810) Ukrainian Rabbi who revived the Hasidic movement
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How would you describe your own exodus from those things that plague you most lately?
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“All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervals– usually brief–were inevitably followed by still less control, which led in time to pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization.” “Over any considerable period, we get worse, never better.” (The Big Book, p. 30)
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What “pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization” has caused you the most pain?
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“When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to discover they are not it.” – Bernard Bailey (1916 – 1996), U.S. comic book founding-father
Where do you feel you fit in the big scheme of things in the Universe? On the edges or right in the middle of it all?
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HAPPY, SLAPPY JOY & FUN CAN BE CONTAGIOUS – “… we are not a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn’t want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life.” (Life with Hope, p. 162)
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When have you had fun or experienced unconditional love in recovery lately?
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What miracles have you experienced lately?
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PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT – “Denial is the part of our disease that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for us to acknowledge reality.” “Always skillful at defending our actions, we refused to accept responsibility for the damage done by our addiction.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 4)
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What spiritual tools have you used to face self-deception or see your own self-defeating and negative attitudes lately?
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“He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.” – Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC), Chinese philosopher/teacher
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When have you taken less than you needed and felt good about that decision lately?
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“We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832), German philosopher /dramatist
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What are some of the actions you take to rejuvenate your spiritual practice to keep it fresh and alive lately?
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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)
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How have you shared your own “experience, strength, and hope”, lately?
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