Whad ya mean….Selfish?
Who knew? Not me, not before doing Step 4.
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Step 8: Amends Preparation Part 1
Need to clear up the past with someone?
Step 3: Part 5 Lessons From The 70s on Willingness
My life lesson plan was handed to me with my bed tray at the age of 23!
Step 3: Examine Inconsistencies
Here’s the confession: When I’m doing well, it’s not really me doing it. It’s the power within.
To Quote My Favorite Philosopher, “NIP IT!”
She said, “Heidi, I don’t know why anyone calls you when they’re having problems.”
My Rebel Thoughts Refuse Captivity
‘taking thoughts captive’ was my goal but achieving it eluded me …
Mocking Bird-Brain
Knowing my brain acts like a Mockingbird, I have cut down on what I pay attention to.
Quiet Space in Bright Sunshine
In fact, my lack of emotional sobriety happened long before the first taste of alcohol.
Double Overtime
It IS whether you win or lose!
Little Fists Solution
Little Fists happen when I start to criticize myself.
Step 4: Column 4 Ya But…
Ya but… (wheeze) the other guy is the problem! You’re just the victim, here.
Step 4: As Long As You’re Green You’re Growing…
as soon as you’re ripe, you rot! There’s a lot of ripe ones out there…
Find a Retirement Home For Your Critic
What was the last critical statement that bothered you?
Lucky Unlucky Addicts
The following comment from Resentment Rats is too wonderful to leave in the archives of comments: So much lays beneath what we can easily see in ourselves. And how many […]
Alcoholics and Half-baked Relationships Part 3: You’re Getting Warmer
In the previous post, I compared heat in bread making to honest communication in relationships. The yeast could be comparable to love and commitment. Without the right amount of heat, […]
Fear: Courage on Steroids
Don’t mess with me, buddy!
Step 9: Part 1 The Cure for Remorse
My step 9 destiny all started when I was born with red hair.
Ceased Fighting
I can choose to let people say things that I don’t agree with or I don’t like and just let it go.
There’s No Business Like Show Business
We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show… Page 88 Why constantly? Because we alcoholics are going to regress when it comes to this principle. Not running […]
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