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bluidkiti · 03-14-2014, 01:21 PM

March 21

Know Yourself

Why is self-awareness important in recovery? A healthy and successful adjustment to life is contingent upon a correct perception of reality. Addiction is commonly characterized by negative self-perceptions. Shakespeare was so right when he said, This above all, to thine own self be true. If we do not have a correct concept of our own selves, then we are misperceiving the most important element of reality: ourselves. The Twelve Step program helps bring about a more accurate self-perception. The Fourth and Fifth Steps lay the groundwork, and the Tenth Step carries it forward. Of course, all the other Steps contribute significantly.

03-14-2014, 01:21 PM	#21
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 76,338	March 21 Know Yourself Why is self-awareness important in recovery? A healthy and successful adjustment to life is contingent upon a correct perception of reality. Addiction is commonly characterized by negative self-perceptions. Shakespeare was so right when he said, This above all, to thine own self be true. If we do not have a correct concept of our own selves, then we are misperceiving the most important element of reality: ourselves. The Twelve Step program helps bring about a more accurate self-perception. The Fourth and Fifth Steps lay the groundwork, and the Tenth Step carries it forward. Of course, all the other Steps contribute significantly. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.