Daily Reflections 8/18

[phoenix]

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by A.A. Members for A.A. Members

GETTING WELL

Very deep, sometimes quite forgotten, damaging emotional conflicts persist below the level of consciousness.

TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 79-80
Only through positive action can I remove the remains of guilt and shame brought on by alcohol. Throughout my misadventures when I drank, my friends would say, "Why are you doing this? You're only hurting yourself." Little did I know how true were those words. Although I harmed others, some of my behavior caused grave wounds to my soul. Step Eight provides me with a way of forgiving myself. I alleviate much of the hidden damage when I make my list of those I have hurt. In making amends, I free myself of burdens, thus contributing to my healing.

~ Reprinted from Daily Reflections, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.
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Whether we drank or used or did both,I think there is a lot of truth in this.When I become willing to make amends,I have to remember that it is about healing me,not fixing them.I'm the only one I can work on.

phoenix