“My willingness was born out of desperation and experience and its biggest impediment has been my defiance found within an alcoholic insanity.” – Rick W. Tonight at my home group, the chair proposed the topic of willingness. She read from the 12&12 in Step 3 and it was a perfect reminder for everyone in the …
This morning, I went to Take the 12 in the “Step Resources” section (https://www.takethe12.org/project/steps/) and reviewed the “Surrender” piece on that page. I’m so grateful that as this Step study was being built, I took the time to identify, in MY experience, what it was that I was going to be called to surrender as …
Last night at my home group, the chair chose the 11th Step Prayer (the Prayer of St. Francis) as the foundation of our discussion. WOW! I love my home group. The shares were revealing, heart-felt, and as authentic as I’ve heard in a long time. Before I share on this, let’s look at that prayer… …
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