Online Daily Reflections http://www.daily-reflections.com by A.A. Members for A.A. Members Thu, 17 May 2012 05:01:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 . . . . AND FORGIVE http://www.daily-reflections.com/2012/05/17/and-forgive-2-4/ http://www.daily-reflections.com/2012/05/17/and-forgive-2-4/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 05:01:17 +0000 Anonymous http://www.daily-reflections.com/12-steps/step-five/and-forgive.html

Under very trying conditions I have had, again and again, to forgive others–also myself. AS BILL SEE IT p. 268

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Often it was while working on this Step with our sponsors or spiritual advisers that we first felt truly able to forgive others, no matter how deeply we felt they had wronged us. Our moral inventory had persuaded us that all-round forgiveness was desirable, but it was only when we resolutely tackled Step Five that we inwardly knew we’d be able to receive forgiveness and give it, too. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 58

To read the Daily Reflection online visit: http://www.aa.org/lang/en/aareflections.cfm
From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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It is plain that a life which includes deep resentment leads only to futility and unhappiness. . . . But with the alcoholic, whose hope is the maintenance and growth of a spiritual experience, this business of resentment is infinitely grave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.age 66

To read the Daily Reflection online visit: http://www.aa.org/lang/en/aareflections.cfm
From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . . But they had not learned enough humility. . . . ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, pp. 72-73

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From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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If we skip this vital step, we may not overcome drinking. Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 72

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From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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A.A. experience has taught us we cannot live alone with our pressing problems and the character defects which cause or aggravate them. If. . . Step Four . . . has revealed in stark relief those experiences we’d rather not remember . . . then the need to quit living by ourselves with those tormenting ghosts of yesterday gets more urgent than ever. We have to talk to somebody about them. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 55

To read the Daily Reflection online visit: http://www.aa.org/lang/en/aareflections.cfm
From the book Daily Reflections
© Copyright 1990 by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

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Until we had talked with complete candor of our conflicts, and had listened to someone else do the same thing, we still didn’t belong. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 57


After four years in A.A. I was able to discover the freedom from the burden of buried emotions that had caused me so much pain. With the help of A.A., and extra counseling, the pain was released and I felt a complete sense of belonging and peace. I also felt a joy and a love of God that I had never experienced before. I am in awe of the power of Step Five

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