Talking to some members today brought up some of the problems which could take us down. And that was the view some of us can have and not deal with it. And that was the thoughts we have against some of the members in here. A violation of the Tenth Step, where we can have anger and hatred toward some members. Very dangerous to the persons who are holding these feelings.
I remember what I learned from my old sponsor, which helped to change me and to literally save me from the loss of this program. And that was my judging people, who were suffering from awful feelings. I was taught not to come up with a judgement, and to look at what was wrong with myself, and not to look at the person.
I had to step back and clean up my own thoughts, and not judge and condemn others. To let go and step back and mind my own business. That began to change me from what was tearing me down.
I had to decide whether to practice this program and stay sober and grow along spiritual lines. I had to learn to let go and lift up my heart and mind. The Serenity Prayer. The things I cannot change. And the thing I need to change…myself.
Anyway I did learn to step back and be positive. To let go and be lighthearted and no longer angry, and minding my own business.
I had to turn my will and life over to my Higher Power, and to focus on staying sober a day at a time. To mind my own business, which involves having freedom. To be grateful and happy for this way of life. And I need to not only thanking my Higher Power, but all those who have helped me to change and grow.