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Old 01-05-2009, 07:23 PM   #6 (permalink)
MCH
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We must never be blinded by the futile philosophy that we are just the hapless victims of our inheritance, of our life experience, and of our surroundings - that these are the sole forces that make our decisions for us. This is not the road to freedom. We have to believe that we can really choose.
This frees me from self pity. I chose my life, my surroundings, my husband, dog, career path, most every circumstance of my life, and every morning I wake up and say "yes" to the whole thing. I forget this sometimes and fall back into the victim role but staying in touch with AA, or often times just being open, I'll get a reminder of the truth again, like this, that sets me free.
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