The St. Francis Prayer, otherwise known as the 11th step prayer in AA, focuses on what I can give rather than what I can get. For so long my vision of life was distorted, like living inside a glass jar. I thought I was seeing clearly, but it wasn’t until I stopped drinking and working this program that I could see what the world is like on the other side of the glass.

When I am intolerant of others, I remember that everyone has had a lifetime of experiences that have led them to where they are today. I need to focus on loving, understanding, and being of service to find freedom within my own heart.

Prayer allows me to express my desires honestly and openly which otherwise I likely wouldn’t tell a soul. In this way, I deepen my connection to those desires which leads to steps toward living them. Prayer is aligning my intentions with my actions and breaking free from the chaos between my ears. It’s how I soften the noise of self-centered thinking and find clarity.

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