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Self Respect

7/16/2013

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“In his private heart ...
no man much respects himself.”

Mark Twain

:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~:. .:~*~

I had no confidence or satisfaction in myself. I covered my lack of self-respect 
with absurd and harmful behaviors. I shielded myself from the respect and love of others by using these behaviors. I wanted to hide from the truth I knew - that I was behaving badly and dishonestly.



Having begun this program which restores us to sanity, we have stepped into a new realm of learning to love and respect ourselves. We have come to realize that we gain self-respect by working the Steps, surrendering ego, doing service for others, and relying on a Higher Power. Our lives become useful, our hearts are healed, and we are filled with respect for who we have 
become.



ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .

May I come to realize I am worthy of self-respect because I am doing the right things for the right reasons... and giving credit to my Higher Power.




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