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Sheryl85 · 12-24-2008, 10:34 AM

Thank you for the post. This is a topic that I have to think about almost everyday. With the job that I am in and in working with my family, I have to remember to practice the 11th Step to the best of my ability . . . praying for the knowledge of "His" will and and asking for the strength to carry it out. When I approach a situation with the thought of finding out what is the best solution in any one given situation and when my ideas do not start with the words "me" or "I" but instead with prayer, I find that I can stay away from that pitfall of "self" a whole lot better. Today, I do not have to be the director of the universe.

Now with the holidays upon us and I am in direct contact with my family and friends, I can sure use a reminder like this.

Happy Holiday to All!

12-24-2008, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sheryl85 '55 Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 630	Thank you for the post. This is a topic that I have to think about almost everyday. With the job that I am in and in working with my family, I have to remember to practice the 11th Step to the best of my ability . . . praying for the knowledge of "His" will and and asking for the strength to carry it out. When I approach a situation with the thought of finding out what is the best solution in any one given situation and when my ideas do not start with the words "me" or "I" but instead with prayer, I find that I can stay away from that pitfall of "self" a whole lot better. Today, I do not have to be the director of the universe. Now with the holidays upon us and I am in direct contact with my family and friends, I can sure use a reminder like this. Happy Holiday to All! __________________ "Temper is a quality that at a critical moment brings out the best in steel and worst in people." - William Grohse NOTE: All Big Book quotes are from the First Edition of the Big Book