The Proactive 12 Steps

Pain Pills
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Step 1:
I realize I'm stuck. It makes no sense to keep trying to solve my problems with "solutions" that aren't working.


Step 2:
I'm willing to let go of my usual ways, in the hope that this will help me see things from a broader perspective.


Step 3:
I shift my focus, from being fixated on my problems, to
seeking a sense of wholeness and contentment in my life.


Step 4:
I honestly look at the effects of my actions on others and myself.


Step 5:
I take responsibility for my actions.


Step 6:
I see that my knee-jerk reactions have to do with being in the grip of more or less conscious fears.


Step 7:
I strive to find my motivation in a deeper sense of who I
really am, rather than fear and defensiveness.

Step 8:
I stop blaming and feeling blamed, with a willingness to heal the wounds.


Step 9:
I swallow my pride, and sincerely apologize to people I've hurt, except when it would be counterproductive.


Step 10:
I live mindfully, paying attention to the motives and effects of my actions.


Step 11:
I stay tuned inside, in touch with a broader sense of who I really am, and a deeper sense of what I really want.

Step 12:
As I feel better about myself, I reach out to others who feel stuck.

Just thought I'd share this.
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Excellent
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Tim it makes me smile when I get your approval on my posts. *smile
jane
****edited to say even if it is not my own thought
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Thanks for those, Jane. I especially like:

Step 6:
I see that my knee-jerk reactions have to do with being in the grip of more or less conscious fears.


~Rachel