Each and everyday I try to make a conscious contact with a lot of those around me. Not always seeking to sponsor anyone. All I do is to open my mind and my heart and share with others like myself what has worked for me. Pretty much what I learned in here from my old sponsor, his lovely widow eventually, and a lot of those I am close to in here over time.
A lot of this is due to trying to be open to my Higher Power. Hopefully growing along spiritual lines in this program. Not just prayer and meditation, as much as freely giving to others what was freely given to me. I almost know at the time what it is that is inspiring me to do what I need to do to put this program into action.
I was thinking about this today before I got busy with other things. In fact I was talking with another alcoholic, who has been in this program for a while and worked the Steps. We were talking a bit about others we know, who might need the program and help in here.
After that I also was in a conversation with someone close, who wanted to talk about those, who were practicing therapy with alcoholics seeking to get sober in a rehab. They talked about their thoughts on the practice and those of people who were not only doing this, but continuing in studies to support their work. Made me think.
And what I eventually had to stop and consider was what I need to do myself. Brought back a lot of things I learned in here and that I need to do on a daily basis. Always the first thing is to remind myself of why I am here. To stay sober this day. Nothing about the future and not dwelling in the past. Just what it is I have to face this day and no more. To avoid negative emotions and adopt a positive attitude, regardless of the circumstances around me.
And once again I have to take a quick look at my life at any given moment. The fact that I’m still a human being and not a saint. Subject to tripping over my old faults and character defects. How I need to stop and get back on my feet and put this program into action in my life. How I need to practice gratitude for my being given a sober life by my Higher Power and all those in this program, who have helped me along the way. Just thinking.