Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them. ~ The Big Book and A Study Guide of the 12 Steps (Kindle Locations 1509-1510). AlExtravagant: lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
"it was rather extravagant to buy both" spendthrift, profligate,
improvident, wasteful, prodigal, lavish...valuable, precious
improvident, wasteful, prodigal, lavish...valuable, precious
exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; absurd.
"extravagant claims for its effectiveness"
So, why don't we think these promises extravagant?
Aren't they these things precious? Yes, they're precious.
But they're also becoming commonplace in our daily lives,
a treasure we live with. They are being fulfilled among us—
sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize
if we work for them!
So, why don't we think these promises extravagant?
Aren't they these things precious? Yes, they're precious.
But they're also becoming commonplace in our daily lives,
a treasure we live with. They are being fulfilled among us—
sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize
if we work for them!
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