one of the most dangerous things i can do is use what ive learned about myself against myself or others. just because ive been fortunate enough to find out how i can use recoverys spiritual principles to overcome the devastatin and evil sides of me, i am not infallible, nor impervious, to my alcoholism. i must use what ive learned to better myself so i may be better toward others. i cannot allow fear to make me think i dont have to continue to keep a watchful eye on my emotional, psychological, behavioral, or spiritual conditions. ive already learned how ego and/or pride can have destructive effects on me, and with this knowledge i cannot allow fear to keep me from seein it. step 10 asks me to persevere toward the right or correct side of life as i sense it from my HP. it may not be as any other perceives it, as my HP is a conception of my own belief, but it is what goes against the character i used to use to justify and rationalize the behavior and thinkin i used to do. today i get to use faith to overcome the fear that crops up from nowhere. when i fully believe that God can change me, i get to be always willin to be changed for the better. if i can look at fear or anger from a better angle, i can express it without causin harm, i can call it by a new name, then fear or anger has a chance to be somethin other than the negative sides fear or anger have always been before my recovery. out of my difficulties grow miracles. i get to use the miracles that surround me and give thanks for the miracle of the change in lifestyle and mental stability. ive learned that humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. with it i can clearly focus on the fears i have of the past and not let them be affected by the faith i have of my future. i can face myself without fear and live happy, joyous, and free. 1 day@ a time...
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bjsrer
corn fed not inbred michigan white trash...