The BB tells us that it’s okay to have our heads in the cloud, as long as we have our feet on the ground. I couldn’t help but think about this as we discussed the Third Step last night.
During that meeting, I heard a man, who was struggling with that Step. His problem was rebellion. How I could identify with that. But there was another person, who was almost ecstatic over this Step. Cloud Nine for sure. What a contrast.
I can remember a period, early on, when I went through this phase of getting sober and learning a little about the spiritual life. But I also remember my sponsor telling me that sooner or later I was going to hit the bricks and I needed to be careful. I did and I stuck close to the group and my sponsor and they helped me in the disillusionment of that period of my sobriety. What a wake up call that was.
I was tempted to say something, but sanity took hold and I decided to keep my mouth shut. However, I did talk to the man, who was struggling. I could identify with his thinking and his experiences. It helped me I know. I can only hope that something I said about my experiences was of help.
Cloud Nine can end up clouding our minds. It’s a feel good time, but, unless we have good connections with others, especially our sponsor, it can lead to a cloud burst. I hope not for the person I observed. Only time, and particularly where their feet are positioned, will tell.
Anyway, I was touched by both of these people. I could definitely identify with both of them. My hopes go with them that they will be able to deal with what each is facing. The important thing is that we don’t take that first drink, no matter what. Sobriety is still the main thing in all of our lives.