It is instrumental not only in recovery, but for any major advancement of consciousness to have compassion for oneself and all of mankind as we go through the painful struggles of evolution. Only thus do we become healers as well as healed.

Treating an illness as a physical process only, within the A→B→C illusionary world of effects, does not correct the origin of the dysfunction, and is palliative rather than curative. It is possible for a lifelong affliction to heal rapidly with a mere shift of attitude; but although this shift may seem to occur in a split second, it may take years

actual elements is unseen and only the manifestation of effects is observable, there is an illusion of “accidental” events.

As we have observed repeatedly, in a universe where everything is connected with everything else, there is no such thing as an “accident,” and nothing is outside of the universe. Because the power of the

Even secret hostile thoughts result in a physiologic attack on one’s own body.

and cling to their hates and grievances; to heal humanity, it may be necessary to pry whole populations away from lifestyles of spite, attack, and revenge.

only when we stop condemning, fearing, and hating others. Such radical change can be disorienting; the courage to endure the temporary discomfort of growth is also required. Recovery from any disease process is dependent on willingness to explore new ways of looking at one’s self and life. This includes the capacity to endure inner fears when

In spontaneous recovery, there is frequently a marked increase in the capacity to love and the awareness of the importance of love as a healing factor and modality. We have been told by numerous books on the best-seller list that to love is to live healthily. But the mind resists change as a matter of pride. Love of our fellow man can ensue

It is said in Alcoholics Anonymous that there is no recovery until the subject experiences an essential change of personality.6 This is the basic change first manifested by AA founder Bill W.—a profound transformation in total belief system, with a sudden leap in consciousness.