God grant me the serenity

[lafever chris]

Serenity --1. the quality or state of being serene; calmness; quitness; peace.
2. calmness of mind; evenness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness.

Webster`s Dictionary


He may have forgotten the possibility that his own wishful thinking and the human tendency to rationalize have distorted his so-called guidance. With the best of intentions, he tends to force his own will into all sorts of situations and problems with the comfortable assurance that he is acting under God`s specific direction. Under such an illusion, he can of course create great havoc without in the least intending it.

Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
step 11


Some are really good at pushing ones buttons, is that there primary purpose, i wonder!? I have not mentioned any names, or have pointed at any-one particular person, never the less it`s been very interesting hearing everyones thoughts on this subject and it seems that one person in particular has been singled out, i guess what it comes down to is that it wasn`t just me, that there were many others wondering, what is going on here? Is everyone thats upset wrong? If someone tells you your a , and then everyone seems to think your a , do you think maybe, just maybe your a , or is everyone wrong. I can see the similarities in communicating with others to drinking i guess, i was the last one to know that i had a problem, even though everyone else was telling me, i still did not wan`t to admitt that maybe they were right and i was wrong. Today i know that it`s ok not to have all the answers, that i can be wrong and you can be right! I know that we have learned, painfully, that internal strife cripples our fellowship; it prevents us from providing the services necessary for growth.


chris


P.S. One post is too many and a thousands never enough, god bless those with honesty, openmindedness, and willingness, for they are well on their way.

[CAPTAINZING2000]

Chris,


glad to see you posting



chris

[lulu70]

Hey Chris--glad you are here!!!!

Keep coming back!!!

Hugs--

[BikerBill8]

Good Post Chris, I like what you said about the ducks.