"God does not love us if we change, God loves us so that we can change. Only love effects true inner transformation, not duress, guilt, shunning, or social pressure. Love is not love unless it is totally free. Grace is not grace unless it is totally free." Richard Rohr..."Breathing Under Water" "Working recovery helps us discover any self-centered or fear-based connections which may have replaced or smothered our connection with God. One of the most wonderful gifts that comes as a byproduct of working recovery is the divine connection we poignantly feel when these false connections are removed. We then gain confidence that we can turn to and rely upon the love and healing power of the God of our understanding..." SAL Book, pg. 108 When we complete the first five steps, we may think the hard work is over. It's really not. What we have accomplished thus far is HUGE...first admitting our weakness and our mes...