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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... ...Notice that the word "fear" is bracketed alongside the
difficulties with Mr. Brown, Mrs. Jones, the employer, and the wife. This
short word somehow touches about every aspect of our lives. It was an evil
and corroding thread; the fabric of our lives was shot through with it. It
set in motion trains of circumstances we felt we didn't
deserve. Big Book pg. 67 Perhaps there is a better way--we think so. For we are now on a
different basis; the basis of trusting and relying upon
God. Big Book pg. 68 Much has already been said about receiving strength, inspiration,
and direction from Him who has all knowledge and power. If we have
carefully followed directions, we have begun to sense the flow of His
Spirit into us. To some extent we have become God-conscious. We have begun
to develop this vital sixth sense. But we must go much further and that
means more action. Big Book pg. 85 Creator, I look to the West, I look to the North, I look to the
East, I look to the South, then I will know good
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