True Tolerance

[majestyjo]

As Bill Sees It



True Tolerance, p. 203



Gradually we began to be able to accept the other fellow's sins as well

as his virtues. We coined the potent and meaningful expression "Let

us always love the best in others--and never fear their worst."



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Finally, we begin to see that all people, including ourselves, are to

some extent emotionally ill as well as frequently wrong. When this

happens, we approach true tolerance and we see what real love for

our fellows actually means.



1. Grapevine, January 1962

2. 12 & 12, p. 92 12 & 12, p. 65

I have to remember that we are ALL emotionally ill, no matter what side of the track you are on.  For me, SIN means "Soul In Need."  Looking outside of ourselves to make ourselves feel better, no matter what form the substance takes.  We may no longer drink, but do we reach out to fill the void that our lapse in spirituality has left or do we find another substance to stuff our feelings, that substance that allows us to pull on the blanket of denial or turn a blind eye to what we need to deal with in today.

I am powerless over people, places and things, not just alcohol.

[caressa222]

When you pray for patience you get things in your life to tolerate. Practice, practice, practice....