“When we refuse to practice acceptance, we are, in effect, still denying our faith in a Higher Power. Worrying is a lack of faith.” (The Basic Text, p. 93 – 94) (with quotes from Huxley’s Brave New World)
Author: Bodhi Baba
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So What Exactly is Meant by a “Power Greater than Ourselves” – Step 2
“I cannot
imagine a God
who rewards and
punishes the objects
of his creation and
is but a reflection
of human
frailty.”Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) German-American physicist
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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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What is Meant When We Speak of Making ‘Spiritual Progress’ – Step 2
Question:: What are a few ways you’re making spiritual progress, lately?
Featured Comment by Margot E. ::: “Listening to the song “Defying Gravity” I begin to think that accepting my Higher Power is very like flying. Sometimes I make the mistake of trying to explain that which is inexplicable – the infinity which is, by definition, that which cannot be comprehended. If I cannot understand all there is of my Higher Power, how can I believe? Surely I can only believe that which I understand. And so, taking faith, I take a leap. My faith says I will be guided – not always given the results I expect. I am guaranteed lessons in this life and unconditional love.”
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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 Key to Learning to Trust & Love Again, After having Tasted Betrayal’s Bitter Sting – Step 6
“Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none.” – William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616), English “All’s Well That Ends Well”, Act 1 Scene 1
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Why “No Man is an Island … ” when Oneness is the Universal Rule – Step 2
“No man is
an Island, entire
of itself; every man is
a piece of the Con-
tinent, a part of
the main … .”
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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)~~~
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