“…virtually everyone we know or me lives in a state of fear. only the intensity of it varies.” The Power of Now - Tolle

A NECESSARY PRUNING Oct 4, 2008

. . . . we know that the pains of drinking had to come before sobriety, and emotional turmoil before serenity. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 94

I love spending time in my garden feeding and pruning my beautiful flowers. One day, as I was busily snipping away, a neighbor stopped by. She commented, “Oh! Your plants are so beautiful, it seems such a shame to cut them back.” I replied, “I know how you feel, but the excess must be removed so they can grow stronger and healthier.” Later I thought that perhaps my plants feel pain, but God and I know it’s part of the plan and I’ve seen the results. I was quickly reminded of my precious A.A. program and how we all grow through pain. I ask God to prune me when it’s time, so I can grow.

It is not about finding fault, it is about finding responsibility

The only time I need to look down on an alcoholic is when I am helping him to his feet

If somebody hurts us and we are sore, we are in the wrong also. 12 & 12 p 90

I hate getting sick. All the old tapes love to start playing, especially when I miss a few meetings in a row because of it

Been attending and 11-step recovery book study. Reading Power of Now. Awesome read. Very recovery oriented

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Finally had to ask 1 of my sponsees: if you don’t want to take any of my suggestions, why do you want me as a sponsor?

Parent night tonight. I showed up mentally & was able to meet with the parents without overwhelming fear…again another promise realized