For the readiness to take the full consequences of our past acts, and to take responsibility for the well-being of others at the same time, is the very spirit of Step Nine. ~12x12
Today I am grateful...
- that I am willing to make an amends for my inappropriate behavior
- for honesty from two women I admire
- for the line in the Big Book--It works, it really does.
- that it's dark and rainy and perfect outside
- for prayers for the residual anger I carry
In recovery, and through the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, I learn that the very thing I fear is my freedom. It comes from my tendency to recoil from taking responsibility for anything: I deny, I ignore, I blame, I avoid. Then one day, I look, I admit, I accept. The freedom, the healing and the recovery I experience is in the looking, admitting and accepting. I learn to say, "Yes, I am responsible." When I can speak those words with honesty and sincerity, then I am free. ~Daily Reflections
7 comments:
Thank you for being Scott W. today.
And I almost posted the Daily Reflections reading today too!
Ah yes, residual anger! I think when I realized it had finally gone away is when I really started to believe in a Higher Power and in miracles. Nice post. Thanks.
Hi Scott W ..xo
and Bunny too..xo
Residual anger feels like sticky tootsie roll gunk left behind on your fingers, you can try to lick it off...but if you want to get rid of the sticky, you just have to wash your hands clean. HEY..that came out kinda profound for a little ol' texas girl ;)
residual anger. two thoughts on that: a painting title and an endless void. i think we carry residual anger as a "sins of the father/mother" process...
Hi Scott my name is Babis.
I have a question 4 u, but in a quick searh i coylnt find you e-mail.
mine is tsakirisbabis@yahoo.gr please mail me so i can ask ya something ok ?
Thaks a lot
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