Getting Well
Very deep, sometimes quite forgotten, damaging emotional conflicts persist below the level of consciousness.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, pp. 79-80
Only through positive action can I remove the remains of guilt and shame brought on by alcohol. Throughout my misadventures when I drank, my friends would say, “Why are you doing this? You’re only hurting yourself.” Little did I know how true were those words. Although I harmed others, some of my behavior caused grave wounds to my soul. Step Eightprovides me with a way of forgiving myself. I alleviate much of the hidden damage when I make my list of those I have hurt. In making amends, I free myself of burdens, thus contributing to my healing.
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Obviously it's been over a week since I'd posted the Daily Reflection. I was in finals and now on break from school. I'm on the road visiting loved ones in Montana. Excuses, I know :-) I will try to get caught up...
ReplyDeleteWent to a good meeting last night in Cut Bank, MT with Glenda ...