One of the things today, which caught my attention, was something which was with me from the beginning. Not that I recognized what it was back then. It took time. And that was one of the gifts of this program. Working with others.
I thought a lot about that this week. Not so much consciously. I mean I found myself working with others without really thinking about what I was doing. I know that I was being gifted with peace and happiness as a result. The truth was that I was more involved with what they were sharing with me.
None of these were new people. They were those whom I have known over a long time in here. Like me, they had run right into themselves and needed help getting back on the straight and narrow pathway, so to speak. Having been there myself, I knew what was needed. To get back to reminding ourselves of why we’re here to start with. We’re here to get sober and stay sober a day at a time.
Actually this was part of the meeting today. Why we are here. And everyone said almost the same thing. I’m here to stay sober. I want to stay sober. I get up each morning and start my day this way. And for me it’s the same at night. Not to forget the day meeting.
Of course one of the things which throws us off the track is our humanity. We’re imperfect and our faults are still with us, whether we like to think that way or not. It’s the truth. From time to time they’re going to trip us up and we’re going to have to learn how to pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off and keep on keeping on. That’s what my sponsor showed me. How to stop my day and start over.
Anyway I was thinking about this tonight. I couldn’t help it, because it definitely reminds me of why I am here. I always need to stop and think about staying sober one day at a time. The key to my existence. What I’m trying to do each and everyday since I came through these doors.
And, of course, this brings to mind my Higher Power and how I am given what I need in here. The strength and the courage to continue down this path everyday. He is the one who continues to help me to stay sober. Of course I cannot forget all those in here who have helped me also. My gratitude to all. Thanks.