"Nothing can be more demoralizing than a clinging and abject dependence upon another human being. This often amounts to demand for a degree of protection and love that no one could possibly satisfy. So our hoped-for protectors finally flee, and once more we are left alone---either to grow up or to disintegrate."
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We discovered the best possible source of emotional stability to be our Higher Power. We found that dependence upon His perfect justice, forgiveness, and love was healthy, and that it would work where nothing else would.
If we really depended upon our Higher Power, we couldn't very well play God to our fellows, nor would we feel the urge to rely wholly on human protection and care.
Letter, 1966
Twelve and twelve, P. 116
Author
bk_skydiver
Since coming into AA, I have been collecting short ism's that we use. Here are some of my favorites from my ever growing list:
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~We handled it drunk, we can handle it sober. ~Joy shared is joy doubled. ~Acceptance doesn’t require my approval. ~Service keeps you sober. ~Face everything and recover. ~Share a little, grow a lot. ~When you punish the truth, expect lies. ~Grace over Drama (g.o.d.) ~Meeting makers make it.
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I have many, many more, but those are just a few of my favorites.
