11th Step

“For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstrations of that power in human lives, are facts as old as man himself."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, pg. 55~

"Actually we were fooling ourselves, for deep down in every man, woman, and child, is the fundamental idea of God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, pg. 55~

THE CHAKRA:

Solar Plexus/Yellow/Tone E

Solar Plexus Chakra, 3rd Chakra

The Solar Plexus Chakra, located between the navel and solar plexus, is the core of our personality, our identity, of our ego. The third chakra is the center of willpower. While the Sacral chakra seeks pleasure and enjoyment, the third chakra is all about the perception of who you are. The gift of this chakra is sensing your personal power, being confident, responsible, and reliable. The third chakra is the center of your self-esteem, your willpower, self-discipline, as well as warmth in your personality. The energy of this chakra allows you to transform inertia into action and movement. It allows you to meet challenges and move forward in your life. The main challenge for the third chakra is to use your personal power in a balanced manner. Strong third chakra reflects the ability to move forward in life with confidence and power. It reflects the ability to make conscious choices to choose and to act.

“We have come to believe He would like us to keep our heads in the clouds with Him, but that our feet ought to be firmly planted on earth. That is where our fellow travelers are, and that is where our work must be done.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 130~

“Those of us who have spent much time in the world of spiritual make-believe have eventually seen the childishness of it. This dream world has been replaced by a great sense of purpose, accompanied by a growing consciousness of the power of God in our lives.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 130~

"Everybody knows that those in bad health, and those who seldom play, do not laugh much. So let each family play together or separately as much as their circumstances warrant. We are sure God wants us to be happy, joyous, and free."

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 132~

“Two days later, a future fellow of Alcoholics Anonymous stared glassily at the strangers beside his bed. “Who are you fellows, and why this private room? I was always in a ward before.” Said one of the visitors, “We’re giving you a treatment for alcoholism.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, pg. 156-157~

“Here was a prospect all right but, by the description, none too promising. The use of spiritual principles in such case was not so well understood as it is now. But one of the friends said, “Put him in a private room. We’ll be down.”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, pg. 159~

“Time after time newcomers have tried to keep to themselves certain facts about their lives. . . . they have turned to easier methods. . . . But they had not learned enough humility. . . .”

~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, We Agnostics, pg. 72-73~

"...we aren't a glum lot. If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it. We absolutely insist on enjoying life."

Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, The Family Afterward, pg. 132