Between Extremes

[Carol87]

"The real question is whether we can learn anything from our experiences upon which we may grow and help others to grow in the likeness and image of God.

"We know that if we rebel against doing that which is reasonably possible for us, then we will be penalized. And we will be equally penalized if we presume in ourselves a perfection that simply is not there.

"Apparently, the course of relative humility and progress will have to lie somewhere between these extremes. In our slow progress away from rebellion, true perfection is doubtless several millennia away."

LETTER, 1959
Page 159, As Bill Sees It

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Today I'm right in the middle of extremes ... how to deal with unresolved and extreme anger and resentment with tolerance and love ...

Excerpt from page 115 of Daily Reflections: " ... So well have the principles of the program been drummed into me that I keep thinking all of these defects are listed too. ... "

In my attempts to be non-judgmental, I fail to set appropriate boundaries for myself and make clear that I cannot accept certain behaviors. I'm processing all of this with God's help but I'm curious ... how do you find balance between the extremes?