THE PATTERNS OF OUR LIVES –
“We are embarking on a search for insight into ourselves our feelings, our fears, our resentments, and the patterns of behavior that make up our lives.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 26)
Author: Bodhi Baba
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Ever Wonder Why “the Only Thing We have to Fear, is Fear Itself” – Step 4
All these failings generate fear, a soul-sickness in its own right.” (12 & 12, p. 49 on false pride)
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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)
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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.”
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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
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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
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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)
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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