The Language of Letting Go, June 6
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The Language of Letting Go, June 6
June 6
You are reading from the book "The Language of Letting Go."
The Gift of Readiness
Were entirely ready to have Higher Power remove all these defects of character.
--Step Six of Al-Anon
We progress to the Sixth Step by working diligently, to the best of our ability, on the first 5 Steps. This work readies us for a change of heart, openness to becoming changed by a Power greater than ourselves - Higher Power.
The path to this willingness can be long and hard. Many of us have to struggle with a behavior or feeling before we become ready to let it go. We need to see, over and over again, that the coping device that once protected us is no longer useful.
The defects of character referred to in Step Six are old survival behaviors that once helped us cope with people, life, and ourselves. But now they are getting in our way, and it is time to be willing to have them removed.
Trust in this time. Trust that you are being readied to let go of that which is no longer useful. Trust that a change of heart is being worked out in you.
Higher Power, help me become ready to let go of my defects of character. Help me know, in my mind and soul, that I am ready to let go of my self defeating behaviors, the blocks and barriers to my life.
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You are reading from the book "The Language of Letting Go."
The Gift of Readiness
Were entirely ready to have Higher Power remove all these defects of character.
--Step Six of Al-Anon
We progress to the Sixth Step by working diligently, to the best of our ability, on the first 5 Steps. This work readies us for a change of heart, openness to becoming changed by a Power greater than ourselves - Higher Power.
The path to this willingness can be long and hard. Many of us have to struggle with a behavior or feeling before we become ready to let it go. We need to see, over and over again, that the coping device that once protected us is no longer useful.
The defects of character referred to in Step Six are old survival behaviors that once helped us cope with people, life, and ourselves. But now they are getting in our way, and it is time to be willing to have them removed.
Trust in this time. Trust that you are being readied to let go of that which is no longer useful. Trust that a change of heart is being worked out in you.
Higher Power, help me become ready to let go of my defects of character. Help me know, in my mind and soul, that I am ready to let go of my self defeating behaviors, the blocks and barriers to my life.
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Morning Honeypig 
I often try to use that old coping device! But nowadays, I can recognize how much it hurts more than helps.
Some of my old coping devices are like a ball and chain around my leg.
The next time I start to react in a way that diminishes my self respect, I hope I can remember this!
The path to this willingness can be long and hard. Many of us have to struggle with a behavior or feeling before we become ready to let it go. We need to see, over and over again, that the coping device that once protected us is no longer useful.
Some of my old coping devices are like a ball and chain around my leg.
Higher Power, help me become ready to let go of my defects of character. Help me know, in my mind and soul, that I am ready to let go of my self defeating behaviors, the blocks and barriers to my life.
The next time I start to react in a way that diminishes my self respect, I hope I can remember this!
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Originally Posted by Wisconsin 
These have been so on point for me lately...
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The shame one was a really big one too.
Again, I'm so glad to have the opportunity to be of service here.
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