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Old 06-13-2016, 03:20 PM
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tomsteve
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welp, the steps aren't 1 and done, as in this part of step 12
and practice these priniciples in all our affairs.

don't need a sponsor or new location to work the steps.


putting stipulations on what will help with working the steps, as in

If I got out of this place and moved somewhere that wasn't god awful I would feel better about working the steps

is a copout, don't you think?
don't you think that's blaming something that isn't at fault? don't YOU have a HUGE part in all of this?

it doesn't matter where I go or who im around, I can be happy,joyous, and free because its all an inside job.

im reading a LOT of what can be explained in the big book starting at the bottom of page 60.

I sure hope you decide to not wait until you move to get back into action with the program.

rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
thoroughly have we seen a person fail who has rarely followed our path.
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