“A friend should be one in whose understanding and virtue we can equally confide, and whose opinion we can value at once for its justness and its sincerity.” – Robert Hall (1764 – 1831) British clergyman (on friendships w/ an addict)
Author: Bodhi Baba
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Our Exodus From Egypt Begins Today – Step 1
“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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The Warning Signs that Lead to “Incomprehensible Demoralization(s)” – Step 1
“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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Xploring our Cosmic Relevance in a Limitless Universe, Vast and Complex – Step 1
“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
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The Many Reasons Why, “We are Not a Glum Lot” – Step 1
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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Tapping into the Vision Beyond What our Eyes can See – Step 12
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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One Final Precaution to Keep Our Good Deeds from Turning Bad – Step 12
“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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The Journey that Transforms with Effortless Joy and Renewal – Step 12
“We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 – 1832) German philosopher /dramatisthttps://conta.cc/41VXkbN
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The Greatest Gift We can Give – Step 12
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.,
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True “Courage is to Tell the Story of Who You Are with Your Whole Heart”* – Step 12
“Courage
starts with
showing up and
letting ourselves be seen.”– Brene Brown (1965 – ) U.S. professor / author
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