“walking hand in hand with the Spirit of the Universe,” or are we living in the problem and sinking deeper and deeper into “that bitter morass of self pity?” It is our selfish, self-centered- ness that keeps us blocked from the “One who has all power” and prevents us from finding the spiritual solution to our dif- ficulties. We can use either the AA. test for self-will or the Four Standards as a test for God’s will to determine if we need to make amends: 2-60 Chart Test for Self-Will / God’s Will–Fourth Step Test for self-will Test for God’s will Selfish(ness) Unselfishness Dishonest(y) Honesty Self-seeking Purity Frightened Love Concerning our resentments, the Big Book authors provide us with specific instructions on what to do. We must get beyond them if web expect to livelong or happily in this world.” In the third paragraph on page 66, the authors explain that when we hold onto grudges, we are actually allowing others to 26
