Nothing is worth a drink today. That’s a theme I hear often from a friend up here. It’s the truth. I cannot think of one thing, which would justify the next drink.
For me it all goes back to why I came here in the first place. I came to get away from a drink. Not just for the moment, but hopefully for the rest of my life. Granted it’s only a day at a time. But certainly, if I’m truly committed to not ever taking a drink again, the rest of my life is the goal.
All of this is what is my primary purpose. To stay sober and help another alcoholic achieve sobriety. Or to try to do the latter. That’s my hope and that’s my goal. Each day I hope I will continue to commit myself to this.
And for me to accomplish this, I need the help of others. Others like myself in meetings, where I go to hear once again the things I need to hear to reinforce me in my primary purpose. Also in private with my sponsors. With my friends.
Tonight, as I was thinking about my primary purpose, the thought, nothing is worth a drink today came to mind. I heard others today say that a number of times, once again giving me the reinforcement I need. For that I’m grateful.