Petunia

When I take another's needs into consideration and bend, I spiritually stretch.
--Helene Lerner-Robbins

We have been told that this is a selfish program. Perhaps that has given us license to be inconsiderate. However, that isn't what the founders meant by a selfish program. While it's true that we must protect our recovery always, it is never wrong to be kind and considerate toward others. Our kindness to someone else won't ever make us co-dependent! That's what we must keep uppermost in our mind.

Along with helping us maintain independence, the program helps us develop a spiritual relationship that can change every aspect of our lives. Coming to believe in a Higher Power and turning to that Power for guidance and comfort allow us to experience hope in every situation. We can enhance our spiritual growth by treating others as we want God to treat us.

My spiritual growth can get a boost today if I get my ego out of the way and help someone else feel better.


From the book A Woman's Spirit by Karen Casey

CLP1958

That was good, thanks.

shammy

Thanks Petunia:
This sure helped me today.

((shammy))

hope2bhappy

Thank you, Petunia. I am reminded that EVERY person is deserving of my consideration. Showing my alcoholic kindness is not a sign of my weakness, but rather a sign of my growth.

Dee at Mt Bully

Good post I would type more--but I'm busy moving my unhealthy ego
smiles--Dee