Thinking about a lot of things tonight. Lot going on. So I stopped and thought about love. Not always the most comfortable for me except under the spiritual way of life in here. And that’s where I went and read a couple of things Bill wrote in the Grapevine.
One was about the result of working with others. Watching people coming in and changing. Their reactions as they begin to experience sobriety and those of us in here, who have the privilege of helping them. Being able to freely give to them what was so freely given to us. I know there are moments, as Bill points out about his co-founding friend Dr. Bob, when he helped so many of those like ourselves.
Just his description of Dr. Bob and his work tells me a lot about how much he cared for him. It was at that point when Dr. Bob passed away and shortly thereafter. His affection and compassion for him is something I think we all can recognize as we begin to learn to open our minds and our hearts in here to not only our Higher Power, but all those around us, who have reached out and helped us.
This all reminded me of what it is in here I am supposed to be open to doing. To be willing to put this program into action. To enter into a spiritual way of life, which will not only help us to stay sober, but to turn our lives around. To grow in hope, faith, and love. I know that no matter what I have changed and begun to grow along these lines.
Anyway I thought I’d stop and think a few moments about not only staying sober a day at a time, but to express my gratitude for all I have been given. I need to thank my Higher Power, my old sponsor, the old timers, my dear friends in here, and all those who have helped me along the way. Thanks.