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“Wise men and women
rightly give a top rating
to the virtue of prudence.
They know that without
this all important attribute
little wisdom is to be had.”
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As Bill Sees It p 253
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Prudence: to show good and careful judgment
when handling practical matters.
The good drunk wants what he wants
and he wants it now, instant gratification.
This is not prudent.
Today, learn the difference between
your wants and your needs
and in all of your prayers
ask to be given patience.
Recovery is to give a top rating to prudence.
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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“In short,
we chose to
`become willing’,
and no better choice
did we ever make.”
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HOW it works; Honesty, Open-mindedness and
Willingness.
When we become willing to change, it is amazing
how a loving Higher Power will do for us,
what we could not do for ourselves.
Today, be willing,
learn to listen and listen to learn.
Recovery is to become willing.
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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“Years ago I used to
commiserate with all
people who suffered.
Now I commiserate
only with those who
suffer in ignorance,
who do not understand
the purpose and ultimate
utility of pain.”
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As Bill Sees It p 4
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Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.
Stupid is unable to learn, ignorant has not yet learned.
With the stupid who are in pain we can show compassion.
For the ignorant, we give the the opportunity to learn,
we commiserate with them,
showing them how we
relied upon a Higher Power to relieve our suffering.
If they refuse to learn, let them suffer.
Recovery is to commiserate with those who suffer in ignorance
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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“A good adviser
will never do
all our thinking
for us.
He knows that
each final choice
must be ours.”
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As Bill Sees It p 83
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Let us review the options.
Thus begins the three C’s of decision making:
first, we must review the Choices, then we know
that at some time God will give us the Chance
lastly, we must make the Change.
Whatever you choose, don’t worry,
as long as it doesn’t kill you or put you in jail,
know that God will forgive and you may
have another chance tomorrow.
Best advice, change, today is a different day.
Recovery is making our own final choices.
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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“Inventory-taking
is not always done
in red ink.
It’s a poor day
indeed when we
haven’t done
something right.”
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As Bill Sees It p 80
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The negative thinking alcoholic is always
ready to beat themselves up over every terrible
thing that happens in their life.
Recovery is learning to recognize the positive things;
for example, “I did not drink today,
I remember what I did last night,
I showed up when I promised I would.”
The paradox; the more good things I remember
the fewer bad things happen.
Recovery is taking the kudos when merited.
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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“A clear light seems
to fall upon us all –
– when we open our eyes.
Since our blindness is
caused by our own defects,
we must first deeply realize
what they are.”
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As Bill Sees It p 11
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You correction of that character defect
may not be to the liking of your mother-in-law,
however, for yourself, the change may be the light
that will guide you to a new life that is happy,
joyous and free.
Be willing, put a name on that defect,
and ask your Higher Power how you may best
become the person you and He want you to be.
Recovery is to realize what our defects are.
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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“During the day,
we can pause where
situations must be met
and decisions made,
and renew the simple request
“Thy will,not mine, be done.”
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As Bill Sees It p 78
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One of the most important lessons learned in AA,
I can start my day over again,
as many times and as often as needed.
Inventory taking isn’t just for a nightly review,
it can be done any time ones spirit is
out of kilter, when our intuitive feeling
indicates that all is not well with your world.
When in doubt, let go and let God.
Recovery is doing the will of a loving Higher Power.
Sobriety is a blessing from a Higher Power.
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