We realized that the people who wronged us were perhaps spiritually sick.Though we did not like their symptoms and the way these disturbed us, they, like ourselves, were sick too. We asked God to help us show them the same tolerance, pity, and patience that we would cheerfully grant a sick friend. When a person offended we said to ourselves, "This is a sick man. How can I be helpful to him? God save me from being angry. Thy will be done."
We avoid retaliation or argument. We wouldn't treat sick people that way. If we do, we destroy our chance of being helpful. We cannot be helpful to all people, but at least God will show us how to take a kindly and tolerant view of each and every one.
pg. 67 Alcoholics Anonymous
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whoa, that's a hard one to do... very selfless, giving and kind.
Amen!
If its any help, my sponsees find this a LOT easier to realise, after they have read out their step 5 and for the first time REALLY understand how they have been responsible for making themselves miserable.
Its not a far off dream. Its possible to have this attitude a LOT. In fac its a necessity unless you want other peoples weaknesses to really 'get' to you. Have a nice weekend!
yay, its working LOL, keep on, dude, forgiveness is an essential in my opinion, your getting it much quicker than I did :) Its great to see. Hope you had fun on your retreat?
The 4th step prayer is probably my most used prayer.
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