You’ve probably heard the old farewell: Have a good day, unless you have other plans. Truth was there was a time when that was true for me. I did have other plans. My mind was always miserable and I couldn’t forsee anything higher than miserable. But, that was then and this is now.
Everyday I wake up sober is a brighter day. Everyday. I have a friend up here, who, when he is called on, says “Just another day in Paradise”. Easy to pass off, but when I think about it, I can compare it to what I had before and what I have now. He’s right.
Because of this program and being sober, I have peace of mind and I know what serenity is. I do have that new freedom and a new happiness. I don’t have to get trapped into the old way of thinking anymore. My thoughts have changed and I have a new attitude. Often I do know intuitively what to do about things which used to baffle me. I do realize that God is doing for me what I couldn’t do for myself. All the promises are in my life today, because of the steps.
Perhaps the biggest reward is the fact that I no longer think about a drink or even desire one. I’ve learned through the practice of the steps to stop fighting everyone and everything. As far as the drink goes, I have been restored to sanity. I know from experience that if I practice these principles in all my affairs that I can avoid the pitfalls, which I used to fall into everyday.
My life is far from perfect. I still have my other insane ways. My character defects are ever present under the surface. But I do have the tools to avoid going there. The directions in the BB are there for me to use, if I will go there or remember them. That’s why I need to go to meetings to be reminded of what it is I’m supposed to be doing.
Anyway, I was thinking about having a good day. I think I will.