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Since most of us are born with an abundance of natural desires, it is not strange that we often let these far exceed their intended purpose. When they drive us blindly, or we willfully demand that they supply us with more satisfactions or pleasures than are possible or due us, that is the point at which we depart from the degree of perfection that God wishes for us here on earth. That is the measure of our character defects, or, if you wish, of our sins. – TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 65. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This is where long-term hope is born and perspective is gained, both of the nature of my illness and the path of my recovery. The beauty of A.A. lies in knowing that my life, with God’s help, will improve. The A.A. journey becomes richer, the understanding becomes truth, the dreams become realities and today becomes forever.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As I step into the A.A. light, my heart fills with the presence of God. – Daily Reflections. \u00a9 1990. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hope. Feeling of Trust or Expectation and Desire for a certain thing to happen. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Song of Hope <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Canto Esperanza <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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May the God of hope go with us every day,<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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May the God of justice speed us on our way,<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bringing light and hope to every land and race. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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