First things first. How many times I’ve heard that over the years. Yet it is something I must hear and hear over and over. It is the most important thought I can have at anytime and anyplace.
What’s the first thing? Not to take that next drink. It reminds me of what I have gained and what I can lose. I have gained my sobriety and as a result saved my life. What can I lose? Everything, even my life.
It’s called my primary purpose. To stay sober one day at a time.
When I think of this, I think of a lot of things. Things which will support my sober life. Meetings, talking to another alcoholic, prayer, meditation, the practice of these principles. And being aware, not necessarily of alcohol, but of my thinking and my actions. My character defects. My emotions and my feelings.
Anyway, at a meeting tonight, first things first was the topic. Made he glad to hear that and to hear people’s experiences and their hopes as a result. But mainly the strength they exhibited. I always can use that.