I read something today which reminded me of what it is I’m supposed to do to stay sober. Helped me to focus on why I’m here. It also told me what I need to think about spiritually.
Of course that is I need to reach out, where possible, to talk to and share with another alcoholic. Especially the Twelfth Step or the Fifth Tradition. By telling my story to another alcoholic I help myself to stay sober another day. I already knew that, but it was nice being able to read anothers view of this program.
There was nothing new in the fact that the reason we’re all here is to stay sober. Never to drink alcohol ever again. And all of this was about Bill W. and Dr. Bob, Ebby T., Rowland H., Dr. Silkworth, Dr. Jung, and others.
No it wasn’t the BB or any other AA literature. It was a very good book someone sent me as a gift to read. I will probably at some point put down the title and author, but not tonight. I’ve only read the first chapter. Interesting that I knew all of what was studied and said. I had learned about all the history of the people and what was going on that led to where we are today. It kind of told me I had been told the truth by those old timers in every area.
But I was reminded by this gift that I need to go back at times and renew what it was I learned in here over time. There was no accident in learning this stuff, but I realize it helps to study it again.
It was just what I needed to get me thinking once again about my coming into AA and getting sober. The gifts I have been given by my sponsor and those old timers. It was all reinforced by the author and all those who helped him.
I’m glad I had the opportunity today to look at someone else’s viewpoint. I don’t think it was written by an alcoholic, but someone who had an open mind in studying and writing all of this. Makes me grateful to know that there are those out there, who have open minds and an interest in what it is that has helped and saved the sanity and lives of so many of us.
Anyway, like I said, it is a good reminder to someone like me of why I am here and what it is I am supposed to be doing one day at a time. Especially when the main theme is focused on the spiritual aspect of this program. At least that’s what I have picked up from the material so far.
I am here to stay sober a day at a time. And the main focus is that I am not in control. I might have thought I was, but like Bill and all the rest I have learned in here that I’m not in charge. I’ll stop here and may get back to this later. But the author renewed my gratitude.