All A.A. progress can be reckoned in terms of just two words: humility and responsibility. Our whole spiritual development can be accurately measured by our degree of adherence to these magnificent standards. AS BILL SEES IT, p. 271
To acknowledge and respect the views, accomplishments and prerogatives of others and to accept being wrong shows me the way of humility. To practice the principles of A.A. in all my affairs guides me to be responsible. Honoring these precepts gives credence to Tradition Four--and to all other Traditions of the Fellowship. Alcoholics Anonymous has evolved a philosophy of life full of valid motivations, rich in highly relevant principles and ethical values, a view of life which can be extended beyond the confines of the alcoholic population. To honor these precepts I need only to pray, and care for my fellow man as if each one were my brother.
DOLL__________All A.A. progress can be reckoned in terms of just two words: humility and responsibility
ROSIE_____________2 things i had ZERO knowledge b4 this program......now??? i have no pride, it was beaten out of me finally, and now i am embracing the fact that i CAN take responsibility for my life...that means i have a choice whereas growing up i did NOT have ANY choices........it took a while, the "humble" thing...my fierce will (what kept me alive during the trauma) has become a liability now........now?? i am GLAD to be able to "throw it up to the universe" and walk away......let the LIGHT deal with it......when the stuff starts getting me frantic, and the old 'crazies" kick in??? thats my signal to detach....release me........i am becomming more and more aware WHEN i am "over my head" and its time to give over.........i am no where where i want to be, but thank goodness i am NOT anything close to where i was..............26 1/2 months has shown me that i CAN change, if i am honest---open---willing....i pray each day to STAY "h.o.w"........
thank u, doll, i need this reminder each day........rosie
