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07-27-2007, 10:37 PM
12 STEPS TO BUILD A HOUSE
I started out some three years ago to build myself a new house in which to live and I'm still building it, or remodeling it. I have taken on a lifetime job, I know, but I get a little better all the time. Here are my specifications: I thought they might be of interest to others. I have used the 12 Steps for them and find that they cover every phase of construction.
1st Step: In this step I found the reason why all my previous buildings collapsed. I had built on the insecure footing that I could find a way to drink like other people, and as long as I continued to try and build that way, my structures warped, crumpled, and finally collapsed. But when I admitted I was an alcoholic, I removed the faulty cornerstone and replaced it with one around which I could really build a house.
2nd Step: Here I found the sand, rock, and necessary reinforcement to make a real foundation.
3rd Step: Here I found the cement to bind these ingredients into a lasting and secure foundation. In the first eight words of these 3 Steps I found the real and only reason to do anything in life whether it be making a cake, taking a trip, or building a skyscraper. I admitted a need, came to believe, made a decision!
4th, 5th and 6th Steps: Here I found the specifications to show me how to rip out all the old rotten, decayed and useless timber and material that was in the house I had tried to build. They also show me how to detect any flaws that creep into my new structure.
7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Steps: Here I find the necessary specifications to provide the windows, doors, joists, sewage disposal system, ventilation, that I will need to give me fresh air, light, sunshine and warmth.
11th Step: This provides me with a roof to protect me from storms of all kinds and, through continually seeking guidance, I can always find the leaks and stop them up before it is too late.
There you have a building that will stand fire, earthquake, storms, floods, or the ravishes of time.
12th Step: To be sure that I'm on the safe side, I have taken out an insurance policy and I make my payments regularly and often, by working with others, attending meetings, and doing all I can to make others happy and give away all I can of what I have found.
AAGrapevine May 46
I started out some three years ago to build myself a new house in which to live and I'm still building it, or remodeling it. I have taken on a lifetime job, I know, but I get a little better all the time. Here are my specifications: I thought they might be of interest to others. I have used the 12 Steps for them and find that they cover every phase of construction.
1st Step: In this step I found the reason why all my previous buildings collapsed. I had built on the insecure footing that I could find a way to drink like other people, and as long as I continued to try and build that way, my structures warped, crumpled, and finally collapsed. But when I admitted I was an alcoholic, I removed the faulty cornerstone and replaced it with one around which I could really build a house.
2nd Step: Here I found the sand, rock, and necessary reinforcement to make a real foundation.
3rd Step: Here I found the cement to bind these ingredients into a lasting and secure foundation. In the first eight words of these 3 Steps I found the real and only reason to do anything in life whether it be making a cake, taking a trip, or building a skyscraper. I admitted a need, came to believe, made a decision!
4th, 5th and 6th Steps: Here I found the specifications to show me how to rip out all the old rotten, decayed and useless timber and material that was in the house I had tried to build. They also show me how to detect any flaws that creep into my new structure.
7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Steps: Here I find the necessary specifications to provide the windows, doors, joists, sewage disposal system, ventilation, that I will need to give me fresh air, light, sunshine and warmth.
11th Step: This provides me with a roof to protect me from storms of all kinds and, through continually seeking guidance, I can always find the leaks and stop them up before it is too late.
There you have a building that will stand fire, earthquake, storms, floods, or the ravishes of time.
12th Step: To be sure that I'm on the safe side, I have taken out an insurance policy and I make my payments regularly and often, by working with others, attending meetings, and doing all I can to make others happy and give away all I can of what I have found.
AAGrapevine May 46