Each Step, first taken in our conscious minds, has to be absorbed to take hold. Absorption happens during rest and play. Some describe being kind to ourselves in thoughts and actions as reprogramming our subconscious minds. If we want the benefits of the work to last, we have to concede that (a) we can’t get it all done in one sitting, (b) we will never get it 100% right all of the time and (c) being gentle with ourselves is part of Healing. Sponsors tell us to go meditate on this fact because, after all, meditation comes so easily to restless addicts. Sponsors are such comedians.

C., Joe. Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life (pp. 100-101). Rebellion Dogs Publishing.