Living the Four Absolutes.
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Living the Four Absolutes.
Hello SR friends and family,
Well had a great lead meeting last nite and he really hit home with the absolutes which my sponsor made me us right away. For those that dont know them they are used heavily in AA here in Cleveland. You wont find it in the BB but we use them daily, Honest, Love, Purity, Unselfishness. With those, if I have a question if I am doing the right thing. I simply ask myself does it pass those four things, if so then I am doing the right thing.
On the foundation of sobriety , I can build a life of honesty,unselfishness, faith in my Higher Power, and an even better love for my fellow human beings.I will never fully reach these goals, as it is written non of us have but we are not saints. I just have to keep going forward as it is progress not perfection. And this path is so much better than tortured life I led while drinking. There is absolutly no comparison with that.
I went to AA to find sobriety, but as I was told to keep coming back and more will be reveled couldnt have been more true. As I am learning now not only sobriety but this new way of living. The first is living that rigorous honesty , for me that has been a hard thing . To be fully honest with myself and with other people . But I am really coming to terms with me, and I like me again. I also have learned to start getting myself out of my way , and rely on my Higher Power to constantly give me the help and guidance I need.
Its amazing how fast we alcoholic can come from the depths of hell and depspair to finding some peace and happiness in this way of life. We can recover look better , feel better , and love better.
Everyone have a beautiful sober 24 hours.
Good love, Inda
Well had a great lead meeting last nite and he really hit home with the absolutes which my sponsor made me us right away. For those that dont know them they are used heavily in AA here in Cleveland. You wont find it in the BB but we use them daily, Honest, Love, Purity, Unselfishness. With those, if I have a question if I am doing the right thing. I simply ask myself does it pass those four things, if so then I am doing the right thing.
On the foundation of sobriety , I can build a life of honesty,unselfishness, faith in my Higher Power, and an even better love for my fellow human beings.I will never fully reach these goals, as it is written non of us have but we are not saints. I just have to keep going forward as it is progress not perfection. And this path is so much better than tortured life I led while drinking. There is absolutly no comparison with that.
I went to AA to find sobriety, but as I was told to keep coming back and more will be reveled couldnt have been more true. As I am learning now not only sobriety but this new way of living. The first is living that rigorous honesty , for me that has been a hard thing . To be fully honest with myself and with other people . But I am really coming to terms with me, and I like me again. I also have learned to start getting myself out of my way , and rely on my Higher Power to constantly give me the help and guidance I need.
Its amazing how fast we alcoholic can come from the depths of hell and depspair to finding some peace and happiness in this way of life. We can recover look better , feel better , and love better.
Everyone have a beautiful sober 24 hours.
Good love, Inda
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Originally Posted by IndaMiricale 
I am really coming to terms with me, and I like me again.
For what its worth, I always liked you,
But I admit I like the new you a tiny bit better.
I find your posts inspirational and warming.
Thank you!
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Originally Posted by IndaMiricale
Hello SR friends and family,
Well had a great lead meeting last nite and he really hit home with the absolutes which my sponsor made me us right away. For those that dont know them they are used heavily in AA here in Cleveland. You wont find it in the BB but we use them daily, Honest, Love, Purity, Unselfishness. With those, if I have a question if I am doing the right thing. I simply ask myself does it pass those four things, if so then I am doing the right thing.
On the foundation of sobriety , I can build a life of honesty,unselfishness, faith in my Higher Power, and an even better love for my fellow human beings.I will never fully reach these goals, as it is written non of us have but we are not saints. I just have to keep going forward as it is progress not perfection. And this path is so much better than tortured life I led while drinking. There is absolutly no comparison with that.
I went to AA to find sobriety, but as I was told to keep coming back and more will be reveled couldnt have been more true. As I am learning now not only sobriety but this new way of living. The first is living that rigorous honesty , for me that has been a hard thing . To be fully honest with myself and with other people . But I am really coming to terms with me, and I like me again. I also have learned to start getting myself out of my way , and rely on my Higher Power to constantly give me the help and guidance I need.
Its amazing how fast we alcoholic can come from the depths of hell and depspair to finding some peace and happiness in this way of life. We can recover look better , feel better , and love better.
Everyone have a beautiful sober 24 hours.
Good love, Inda
Well had a great lead meeting last nite and he really hit home with the absolutes which my sponsor made me us right away. For those that dont know them they are used heavily in AA here in Cleveland. You wont find it in the BB but we use them daily, Honest, Love, Purity, Unselfishness. With those, if I have a question if I am doing the right thing. I simply ask myself does it pass those four things, if so then I am doing the right thing.
On the foundation of sobriety , I can build a life of honesty,unselfishness, faith in my Higher Power, and an even better love for my fellow human beings.I will never fully reach these goals, as it is written non of us have but we are not saints. I just have to keep going forward as it is progress not perfection. And this path is so much better than tortured life I led while drinking. There is absolutly no comparison with that.
I went to AA to find sobriety, but as I was told to keep coming back and more will be reveled couldnt have been more true. As I am learning now not only sobriety but this new way of living. The first is living that rigorous honesty , for me that has been a hard thing . To be fully honest with myself and with other people . But I am really coming to terms with me, and I like me again. I also have learned to start getting myself out of my way , and rely on my Higher Power to constantly give me the help and guidance I need.
Its amazing how fast we alcoholic can come from the depths of hell and depspair to finding some peace and happiness in this way of life. We can recover look better , feel better , and love better.
Everyone have a beautiful sober 24 hours.
Good love, Inda
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Stopping drinking is the first half of Step 1 ....
the other 11 1/2 Steps works on my "isms".
Alcohol is only mentioned once in the First Step.
Your 4 absolutes apply directly to my recovery and so do the 4 Agreements.
My recovery (growth) is a daily task and if I don't address it, I backslide to my "isms".
Thank you for your post Inda.
Bob R.
the other 11 1/2 Steps works on my "isms".
Alcohol is only mentioned once in the First Step.
Your 4 absolutes apply directly to my recovery and so do the 4 Agreements.
My recovery (growth) is a daily task and if I don't address it, I backslide to my "isms".
Thank you for your post Inda.
Bob R.
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Thank You all, as for studying AA history do it every day.
And learn every day.
And 24hrsaday that is awesome. I live just north of Akron, and actually taking a couple people down to Dr. Bob's house tomorrow. I love going down there.
Well off to a meeting , everyone have a lovely evening.
Good love, Inda
And learn every day.
And 24hrsaday that is awesome. I live just north of Akron, and actually taking a couple people down to Dr. Bob's house tomorrow. I love going down there.
Well off to a meeting , everyone have a lovely evening.
Good love, Inda
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