Read Time: 60 secondsFirst, what is an "amends.”
So amends is not the "reparation" itself . . . but an "amend" 'effects' repairs by changing for the better, improving.
Can you see the difference?
- What do we now do?
- Why do we go to see our family, friends, and neighbors? (The HOW)
- What do we really try to do? (The WHAT)
Step We Are On: Nine
Page: 76
Chapter: 6 “Into Action”
Subject: Amends
Page 76 - continued
We are on Page 76 and we are covering 'amends'.
Amend - to change for the better, 2, to change or alter, formally or with authority, to improve, become better in conduct or ways. ~ The Winston Simplified Dictionary Encyclopedic Edition (1938)
(No. Not “Living amends.” Amends in this book are "Direct", meaning straightforward and unambiguous)
(No. Not “Living amends.” Amends in this book are "Direct", meaning straightforward and unambiguous)
We subjected ourselves to a drastic self-appraisal.
Now we go out to our fellows and repair the damage done in the past.
This is PROACTIVE!
We attempt to sweep away the debris which has accumulated out of our effort to live on self-will and run the show ourselves.
If we haven't the will to do this, we ask until it comes.
What should we remember? (The WHY)
Remember it was agreed at the beginning we would go to any lengths for victory over alcohol.
Peace and Love,
Danny S – RLRA
Real Live Recovered Alcoholic
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