“… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 – 1968) U.S. civil rights leader
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Why the “Worst” People, Places & Things that make Us So Darn Mad – Step 4
“People and things do not upset us, rather we upset ourselves by believing that they can upset us.” – Albert Ellis (1913 – 2007) U.S. psychologist on resentments
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How Our Self-Perceptions are Deeply Warped Due to the ‘Fun House Mirror Effect’ – Step 4
WHEN INTROSPECTION REVEALS DISTORTED SELF-PERCEPTIONS –
“We want to find
exactly how, when,
and where our natural
desires have warp-
ed us.” (12 &
12, p, 42)
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Happy 4th of July as We Celebrate Our Independence in More Ways than One – Step 4
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)
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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)~~~
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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)Sign up to get Zonr for Today’s Full SFZ
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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
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