Silence is the absolute poise of balance of body, mind and spirit.
What are the fruits of silence? They are self-control, true courage or
endurance, patience and reverence. Silence is the cornerstone of
character. Ohiyesa Lakota Returning home we find a place where we can be quiet for an hour,
carefully reviewing what we have done. We thank God from the bottom of our
heart that we know Him better. Taking this book down from our shelf we
turn to the page which contains the twelve steps. Carefully reading the
first five proposals we ask if we have omitted anything, for we are
building an arch through which we shall walk a free man at last. Is our
work solid so far? Are the stones properly in place? Have we skimped on
the cement put into the foundation? Have we tried to make mortar without
sand? Big Book pg. 75 Grandfather help us to seek the silence.
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