Daily Reflections (aa)

Alcohol
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I dont think we can do anything very well in this world unless we practice it. And I dont believe we do A.A. too well unless we practice it. . . . We should practice . . . acquiring the spirit of service. We should attempt to acquire some faith, which isnt easily done, especially for the person who has always been very materialistic, following the standards of society today. But I think faith can be acquired; it can be acquired slowly; it has to be cultivated. That was not easy for me, and I assume that it is difficult for everyone else
Doctor Bob and the Good Oldtimers, page 307-308


Fear is often the force that prevents me from acquiring and cultivating the power of faith. Fear blocks my appreciation of beauty, tolerance, forgiveness, service, and serenity.
A.A., and God, are teaching me how to care about others.
-Daily Reflections April 21



Today's reading I could relate to and when I was out there in my addiction, I had no faith but a lot of fear, in fact, I was driven by fear for so long today it feels like it had been instilled in me at birth.

What I've found true for me is by practicing the 12 steps, by practicing doing the next right thing, by practicing walk through the fear, I have gained that faith. Every once in awhile, the faith will vanish or I can't see it and when I reach out to others, they help me to connect with it again and move forward.

I'm so grateful today NOT to be living in fear, driven by fear but instead to have faith & live with hope.

Have a great day all~
xoxo
Stacey

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Thanks for sharing.

"Earth People," don't have the same affect on me as they used to, although I have to remind myself that they are who they are, and my thousand forms of fear diminishes each time I apply the program to them. They don't live in my head rent-free and, as my sponsor reminded me just about 30 minutes ago, "Selfishness is sometimes a necessary preservation tool." I can't possibly please those who are unpleased with themselves.

I talked with a guy in home group today about discussing spirituality with people inside and outside the program of AA. Today I gravitate to those who know themselves well enough to be able to talk about these things like their lives depend on it, and mostly that means the people who've HAD to look within or go without.

Anyway, thanks again, 24G. you RAWK.
;)

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Who are these ''earth people'' you speak of? Do tell.