Today I had to stop and go back and re-read, what I have done many time before, the Twelfth Step. That’s what I was reminded of today, after talking to many alcoholics like myself for a long time. How grateful I have become for both sides of these conversations. The things I was given, and the the things I hopefully gave to them. It really is the result of love, compassion, experience, and so much more that I have received. I never want to forget this.
All this reminds me of what this Step and so many others brings into my life within and without. I find myself growing in relationships over time. I can look back and see how many I have met and become friends with. The love and compassion is truly amazing. Over and over again I have been contacted by many from far away now. And, of course, each and everyday at the meetings and other places. It makes me aware of what this sober way of life has given me.
Of course all of this is clear to me how much the spiritual way of life I was introduced to in that Second Step has given me. Not just the experiences of this new way of living, but also what I was able to finally turn my mind over to, my Higher Power. And not just my thinking, but hopefully everything about me. I began to develop faith and sense of love, as a result of all that I have received over time. And all this begins with my becoming sober and staying sober each and everyday.
I went back to the 12&12 and in a short time I was filled with gratitude for all this way of life has given me. Once again I can begin my day to stay sober with prayer and some form of meditation and commit myself to staying sober. It gives me peace and pleasantness early on. And hopefully I will continue to commit myself to this program by attending a meeting and sharing and being shared with by others like myself. Sober alcoholics, and often some, who are seeking sobriety from alcohol. I need to stop and give thanks to my Higher Power and all those, who help me to continue to stay sober.