“It belongs to the imperfection of everything human that man can only attain his desire by passing through its opposite.” – Soren Kierkegaard (1813 – 1855) Danish philosopher (on contrary action)
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Avoiding Financial Armageddon Looming from Above – Step 7
“Hostile, resentful, self-centered and self-seeking, we cut ourselves off from the outside world. Anything not completely familiar became alien and dangerous. Our world shrank and isolation became our life. We used in order to survive.” (The Basic Text, p. 4)
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Jump into Service and Untold Riches Await in this Noble Work Humbly Wrought – Step 7
SERVING OUR HP, OTHERS AND OURSELVES –
“I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do your bidding.” (The Big Book, p. 76)~~~
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The Sweet Breath of Everlasting Youth Animating Awareness – Step 7
WERE YOU READY IN YOUR YOUTH? “We have a right to expect more from life than mere survival. [W]e are here because we are ready to heal. [W]e are ready to look at ourselves and our lives with new eyes. We are ready to become aware.” (How Al Anon Works, p. 26)
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Immense Healing Begins when We Heal the One We Harmed the Most
CONDUCTED IN “A SPIRIT OF SELF-LOVE & HEALING” – “Usually there is one person whom we have inflicted the greatest damage – ourselves.” “So … most of us need to write our own name.” “… [U]ntil we can take this Step in a spirit of self-love and healing, we may not be ready for it.” (How Al Anon Works, pp. 58- 59 on being harmed)
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In what ways have you caused ‘self-inflicted wounds’, lately?
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Why is it important to forgive ourselves before we try to help or lead others?
What Does the Fox Say – Dear Ryan (2:28)
Quotes from the novel -Tuesdays w/ Morrie (3:40)
The Indigenous People of America (41:18)
In what ways have you caused ‘self-inflicted wounds’, lately?
Analysis of “Immense Healing Begins When We Heal the One We Harmed the Most”
In today’s SFZ, healing often begins by facing a hard truth: we hurt ourselves the most. As How Al-Anon Works suggests, self-inflicted harm can be deep and lasting. The text urges us to write our own name on the amends list, recognizing that recovery requires self-love and compassion. Brené Brown supports this view, stating that vulnerability is necessary for healing. Healing demands honesty and courage—not shame.
The It Works, How & Why text discusses how addicts often misunderstand the harm they cause themselves. Some deny all blame; others take on too much. This confusion fuels shame. Talking with others in recovery can reveal the truth, offering clarity. Carl Jung, a pioneer in psychology, argued that shadow work—facing parts of ourselves we hide—leads to wholeness. Recovery mirrors this work.
Mitch Albom poetically warns that anger and hate poison us. The idea echoes Buddhist philosophy: holding onto pain only increases suffering. Forgiveness is freedom.
The questions of power and leadership arise in recovery, too. The Big Book asks who runs A.A., highlighting its unique structure. Overeaters Anonymous provides the answer: no one person leads. Instead, a Higher Power guides. This reflects Lao Tzu’s teaching that true leaders lead without control.
John Quincy Adams said true leadership inspires others. This aligns with recovery principles: lead by healing, not authority.
The message is clear, at its heart: healing begins when we forgive ourselves and walk in love, not fear.
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A Superpower We can All Find within Ourselves – Step 11
“Can we accept poverty, sickness, loneliness, and bereavement with courage and serenity? Can we steadfastly content ourselves with the humbler, yet sometimes more durable, satisfactions when the brighter, more glittering achievements are denied us?” (12 & 12, p. 52)
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What person, place, or thing have you accepted, and how has that acceptance enriched your life lately?
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The Path toward Emotional Bliss that Rarely Fails to Please – Step 9
THE PATH WITHOUT RESERVATION –
“When we have finally admitted without reservation that we are powerless … we are apt to breathe a great sigh of relief, saying, “Well, thank God that’s over!” “Then we learn, … that this is only the first milestone on the new road we are walking.” (12 & 12, p. 73) on being grateful.
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Simple but, ‘Radical’ New Actions We can Take to Achieve Our Measure of Happiness – Step 9
“We’ve just learned how to balance ourselves a little better so that we’re happier way more of the time than not, and, you know, being happy is a radical and desirable act if you ask me.” – Anthony Kiedis (1962 – ) U.S., lead singer of The Red Hot Chili Peppers (on happiness)
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The 8 Days Hanukkah begin: Where Love, Light & Peace Bring Us Together as One – Step 9
THE MIRACLE THAT SHINES LIGHT ALONG OUR HUMBLING PATH – “This is a very large order. It is a task which we may perform with increasing skill, but never really finish. Learning how to live in the greatest peace, partnership, and brotherhood with all men and women, of whatever description, is a moving and fascinating adventure.” (12 & 12, p. 77)
Today’s SFZ
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How Self-Acceptance Zeroes in on Our True Purpose in Life – Step 1
TO ACCEPT YOURSELF BEGIN IN THE HEART –
“Changing such self-
defeating attitudes is es-
sential to recovery … .” “We
are seeking genuine change,
not denial. And the first step in
changing our attitudes is be-
coming aware of them, a pro-
cess that rarely happens
overnight.” (How Al
Anon Works, p. 77)~~~
To what degree do you feel you accept yourself lately?
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