As Bill Sees It

we have a complete willingness to take inventory, and exert ourselves to do the job thoroughly,

This is an exercise in acceptance that we can profitably practice every day of our lives.

Our very first problem is to accept our present circumstances as they are, ourselves as we are, and the people about us as they are.

The deception of others is nearly always rooted in the deception of ourselves.

When we are honest with another person, it confirms that we have been honest with ourselves and with God.

To define the word “harm” in a practical way, we might call it the result of instincts in collision, which cause physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual damage to those about us.

Then we shall need to find both the courage and the grace to deal constructively with whatever fears remain.

grow up, emotionally and spiritually.

he has received a great gift,