LOVE AND TOLERANCE

Love and tolerance is indeed our code [Page 89]. This isn't just a nice sentiment—it's a practical necessity for sober living. When we practice love and tolerance, we stop fighting people, places, and things. The Promises tell us that we will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows [Page 84]. That shift happens precisely through acts of love and patience, even when we don't feel like it. Tolerance doesn't mean agreeing with everyone; it means letting go of the need to control or resent. As we work the Steps, we find that fear of people leaves us, and we intuitively know how to handle situations that used to baffle us [Page 84]. Love and tolerance become the foundation for carrying the message to others—and for staying sober one day at a time.