![]() ![]() We find it better, when possible, to stick to our own stories. “Another principle we observe carefully is that we do not relate intimate experiences of another person unless we are sure he would approve. ![]() So fear need not always be destructive, because the lessons of its consequences can lead us to positive values. And the more we have of respect and justice, the more we shall begin to find the love which can suffer much, and yet be freely given. It can point the path to justice, as well as to hate. Fear can be a steppingstone to prudence and to a decent respect for others. Therefore, no peace was to be had unless we could find a means of reducing these demands.įor all its usual destructiveness, we have found that fear can be the starting point for better things. Living upon a basis of unsatisfied demands, we were in a state of continual disturbance and frustration. The chief activator of our defects has been self-centered fear – primarily fear that we would lose something we already possessed or would fail to get something we demanded. And then I know again that, while it isn’t always easy, if I keep it simple, it works.ĪLCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC. path out of hell by packaging their lives, without alcohol, into twenty-four hour segments, during which they practice a few principles to the best of their individual abilities. 214Īfter years of sobriety I occasionally ask myself, “Can it be this simple?” Then, at meetings, I see former cynics and skeptics who have walked the A.A. That was the last time I ever saw him.ĪLCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE, p. Let’s keep it simple!” I turned away, unable to say a word. The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, “Remember, Bill, let’s not louse this thing up. 24Ī few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Who wishes to be rigorously honest and tolerant? Who wants to confess his faults to another and make restitution for harm done? Who cares anything about a Higher Power, let alone meditation and prayer?” For practicing A.A.’s remaining eleven Steps means the adoption of attitudes and actions that almost no alcoholic who is still drinking can dream of taking. ![]() must hit bottom first? The answer is that few people will sincerely try to practice the A.A. Step Two: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Principles Experienced Activate Change Every Day 1988 AA Grapevine, The Language of the Heart, pp. Vigilance will always be the price of survival.Ĭ. Nor should we accuse ourselves of “negative thinking” when we insist on facing the destructive forces in and around us, both realistically and effectively. When things go well, we must never fall into the error of believing that no great ill can possibly befall us. We do not receive any commission or fee that is dependent upon which treatment provider a caller chooses.For Our List of Online Recovery Resourcesĭeliver us from temptation must continue to be a prime ingredient of our every attitude, practice, and prayer. In some cases, could charge a small cost per call, to a licensed treatment center, a paid advertiser, this allows to offer free resources and information to those in need by calling the free hotline you agree to the terms of use. There is no obligation to enter treatment. The helpline is free, private, and confidential. Calls are routed based on availability and geographic location. Calls to any general helpline (non-facility specific 1-8XX numbers) could be forwarded to SAMHSA or a verified treatment provider. The information provided by is not a substitute for professional treatment advice.Ĭalls to numbers on a specific treatment center listing will be routed to that treatment center. does not endorse any treatment facility or guarantee the quality of care provided, or the results to be achieved, by any treatment facility. is not owned or operated by any treatment facility. is not a medical provider or treatment facility and does not provide medical advice. is a referrer service that provides information about addiction treatment practitioners and facilities. ![]()
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