The Secret to having ‘the Promises’ Fulfilled Each and Everyday – Step 9
“The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow.”
– Billy Sunday (1862 – 1935) U.S. baseball
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Be Prepared to Let the Spirit Soar Beyond Your Wildest Dreams – Step 9
AND REACH FOR THE STARS – “There is no model of the recovering addict. When the drugs go and the addict works the program, wonderful things happen. Lost dreams awaken and new possibilities arise. Our willingness to grow spiritually keeps us buoyant.” (The Basic Text, p.91)
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If You Ever Thought Timing is Everything; Then there can be No Doubt about It NOW – Step 9 Begins
THE SOLUTION – “Timing is an essential part of this step. We should make amends when the opportunity presents itself, except when to do so will cause harm.” “We want to be free of guilt, but we don’t wish to do so at the expense of anyone else.” (The Basic Text, p. 32)
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Redeeming the Wealth of Our Own Family Jewels – Step 8
OUR OWN FAMILY JEWELS – “We grow by our willingness to face and rectify errors and convert them into assets. The alcoholic’s past thus becomes the principal asset of the family and frequently it is almost the only one!” (The Big Book, p. 124)
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Happy Thanksgiving as Love Guides the Keel Behind Our Words and Deeds Today – Step 8
“It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.”
– 14th Dalai Lama (1935 – ) Tibetan spiritual leader on how to ease tensions
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How Being of Service Fulfills Our Mission on Earth – Step 8
“Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”- Buddha (563 B.C. – 483 B.C.) ancient Indian spiritual teacher
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The Secret Ingredient that Spurs Spiritual Growth – Step 8
“THE WILLINGNESS TO GROW” – “The willingness to grow is the essence of all spiritual development.” (As Bill Sees It, p. 171)
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Day on Our Quest to Heal the One Person We’ve Harmed the Most – Step 8
“You have to look deeper, way below the anger, the hurt, the hate, the jealousy, the self-pity, way down deeper where the dreams lie, son. Find your dream. It’s the pursuit of the dream that heals you.”
-Billy Mills (Makata Taka Hela) (1938 – ) Oglala-Lakota
(first and only American athlete to win Olympic gold for the 10,000 meters footrace)
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Our “Shield against Calamity” – Step 8
“He who carries out one good deed acquires one advocate on his own behalf, and he who commits one transgression acquires one accuser against himself. Repentance and good works are like a shield against calamity.”
– The Talmud (200 ~ 500 CE) a compendium of oral Jewish law
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“The Healthiest Emotion of All” – Step 8
“The healthiest of all human emotions is gratitude.”
– Hans Selye (1907 – 1982) Canadian biologist on stress theories
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