Post by Stacie S on Aug 14, 2002 13:54:26 GMT -5
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Twelve Steps deflate ego. Step Five is difficult but necessary to sobrity and peace of mind Confession is an ancient discipline. Without fearless admission of defects, few could stay sober. Without fearless admission of defeacts, few could stay sober. What do we receive from Step Five? Beginning of true kinship with men and God. Lose sense of isolation,receive forgiveness and give it; learn humility;gain honesty and realism about ourselves. Necessity for complete honesty. Danger of rationalization. How to choose the person in whom to confide. Results are tranquillity and consciousness of God. Oneness with God and man prepares us for following Steps[/shadow]
Twelve Steps deflate ego. Step Five is difficult but necessary to sobrity and peace of mind Confession is an ancient discipline. Without fearless admission of defects, few could stay sober. Without fearless admission of defeacts, few could stay sober. What do we receive from Step Five? Beginning of true kinship with men and God. Lose sense of isolation,receive forgiveness and give it; learn humility;gain honesty and realism about ourselves. Necessity for complete honesty. Danger of rationalization. How to choose the person in whom to confide. Results are tranquillity and consciousness of God. Oneness with God and man prepares us for following Steps[/shadow]