Meditations on "Amends"

Making a list of persons we have harmed is intimidating but becoming willing to make amends to all of them seems like too much to ask of us.

Time wasted in getting even can never be used in getting ahead.

Honesty, balance, and realism are essential tools to keep at hand as we sort out and rebuild relationships.

God’s desire is for us to enjoy loving and caring relationships with others.

O God have mercy on me, for people are hounding me.

When we say in Step 12 that we have had a spiritual wakening, we are describing the impact we have experienced as we’ve completed the first eleven steps.

Our life with God in recovery should be one of continual learning and growing.

Sadness is one of the most common human emotions and can be difficult to deal with.

Each day in recovery is a new opportunity to respond to God's call to live in humility; desire reconciling of relationships; walk in forgiveness; and focus on cleaning our side of the street.

When we begin the recovery process we are often overwhelmed by the guilt and shame of the mess we have made of our lives.

Little by little as we walk with God and work the steps, we become aware of who we are and how we relate to others.

One of the central pillars of the recovery world is the sharing of each person’s experience, strength, and hope.