Thread: Steps 3 and 11
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Old Aug 20, 2007, 11:22 AM
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Oh boy - are you and I similar in so many ways!!!!! I took that religion test to see what I was closest to and it said neo-paganism!

I also think part of my problem was being forced to believe in one thing! That is the wonderful thing of AA. When I chaired at my meeting yesterday two people brought up God. Once said she didn't know who it was and the other said she didn't know how to pray.

So at the end of the meeting I just wrapped it up with my little speel on how your higher power can be anything you want as long as it is bigger than you! The girl who didn't know how to pray came up and spoke to me after. She is the one whose boyfriend is in ICU after having a massive brain hemmorhage. I told her all she can do it pray for her God to his will but give her the courage and strength to accept it. Sometimes that's all we can do.

I was at a meeting this morning where I said that I'm really into 3 and 11 now and how they get it but people on the outside wouldn't. In the last week I have come so far on these two steps it's unbelievable!

I am so glad I am sober for today and don't feel the need to drown out my feelings in alcohol!

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