One of the things we were talking about today was gratitude. The other was the Traditions. Most of us expressed out gratitude as a result of staying sober and growing along spiritual lines. The other was the importance of keeping this program stable and united. There were other thoughts, but these were pretty much the total balance. AA unity.
There were other thoughts, which were not what this program is about. Hopefully some of these old timers could contact these people and try to help them focus on why we are here. And that’s to stay sober a day at a time and not talk about our problems. I can well remember what this program was like so many years ago. Those old timers would talk about the Steps and Traditions and not our personal thoughts and desires. Like they taught me and others, we were there to focus on staying sober. Other things we could talk to our sponsors or others after meetings.
When I think about these things I find myself grateful for what I learned in here from those who had not only got sober, but who were so grateful for achieving this way of life. I had to think about my old sponsor and those old timers back then. I spoke with others after the meeting about what I had learned in here and heard the same from them. They were grateful for where we are today. Amazing.
However we all knew how some groups had folded and collapsed, because they had stopped being faithful to the traditions in here. I know I have heard from others across the country, who had experienced these same things. I know that, if we want to stay sober, we will have to step back and focus on staying sober and putting these traditions into action. I know there are a lot I know in this program, who love this way of life and will do whatever they can to stay on track.
Once again I go back and am aware of how grateful I am for all that has been given to me through this program. The miracle in my life is that I am sober. Not only sober but very thankful to my Higher Power, this program, those old timers, and so many others, who have helped to fill my heart and mind with peace and happiness, and so much more.It has been a wonderful life for this alcoholic and so many others like me.