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Post by Stacie S on Dec 24, 2002 17:59:46 GMT -5
[glow=green,40,300][[Step Twelve "Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs." Joy of living is the Theme of the Twelfth Step. Action its Keyword. Giving that asks no reward. Love that has no price tag. What is spiritual awakening? A new state of consciousness and being is received as a free gift. Readiness to receive gift lies in practice fo Twelve steps. The magnificent reality. Rewards of helping other Alcoholics. Kinds of Twelfth step work. Problems of Twelfth Step work. What about the Practice of these principles in all our affairs? Monotony, pain, and calamity turned to good use by practice of Steps Difficulties of practice. "Two Steping." Switch to "twelve-stepping" and demonstrations of faith. Growing spiritually is the answer to our problems. Placing spiritual growth first. Domination and overdependence upon God necessary to recovery of alcoholics. " Practicing these principles in all our affairs": Domestic relations in A.A. Outlook unpon material matters changes. So do feelings about personal importance. Instincts restored to true purpose. Understanding is key to right attitudes, right action key to good living.[/glow]
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