Daily Reflections
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Daily Reflections
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"THE ACID TEST"
As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the
adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence
to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in
fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober,
keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose under all
conditions?
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 88
I know the Promises are being fulfilled in my life, but I want to
maintain and develop them by the daily application of Step Ten. I
have learned through this Step that if I am disturbed, there is
something wrong with me. The other person may be wrong too, but
I can only deal with my feelings. When I am hurt or upset, I have
to continually look for the cause in me, and then I have to admit
and correct my mistakes. It isn't easy, but as long as I know I
am progressing spiritually, I know that I can mark my effort up
as a job well done. I have found that pain is a friend; it lets
me know their is something wrong with my emotions, just as a
physical pain lets me know there is something wrong with my body.
When I take the appropriate action through the Twelve Steps, the
pain gradually goes away.
Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
"THE ACID TEST"
As we work the first nine Steps, we prepare ourselves for the
adventure of a new life. But when we approach Step Ten we commence
to put our A.A. way of living to practical use, day by day, in
fair weather or foul. Then comes the acid test: can we stay sober,
keep in emotional balance, and live to good purpose under all
conditions?
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 88
I know the Promises are being fulfilled in my life, but I want to
maintain and develop them by the daily application of Step Ten. I
have learned through this Step that if I am disturbed, there is
something wrong with me. The other person may be wrong too, but
I can only deal with my feelings. When I am hurt or upset, I have
to continually look for the cause in me, and then I have to admit
and correct my mistakes. It isn't easy, but as long as I know I
am progressing spiritually, I know that I can mark my effort up
as a job well done. I have found that pain is a friend; it lets
me know their is something wrong with my emotions, just as a
physical pain lets me know there is something wrong with my body.
When I take the appropriate action through the Twelve Steps, the
pain gradually goes away.
Copyright 1990 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS WORLD SERVICES, INC.
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