~ APATHY ~
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"The world is a dangerous place to live;
not because of the people who are evil,
but because of the people who don't do
anything about it."
Albert Einstein
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In my life as an addict, I found myself deteriorating in every way possible. I was spiritually hungry, emotionally bereft, and physically a mess. I stopped caring about people, places or things. I was apathetic to such a degree that I no longer cared about anything.
That gradually changed when I embraced the Twelve Steps. I began to open my eyes to the world around me ~ the world I had shut out. The more I worked the Steps, the more I saw the reality of things. I became less selfish and began to try to make a difference -- not only in my own life, but also in the lives of those I cared about. I found myself loving more. I found I was once again capable of having compassion.
I am no longer afraid to speak out when I see misdeeds. I don't cower before those who would do harm to others. I embrace the good and the bad in this world I call home.
ONE DAY AT A TIME . . .
I will do my part in making the world a better place. I will listen and hear what my Higher Power has in mind for me.