Today we were talking about gratitude and the Promises. Nice thoughts were expressed by almost all of us, Both the “old” and the “new”. But one thought jumped in and I found it hard to forget it, And that was the thought of helping others and compassion.
The reason both of these came into my mind is that these two have been a part of my gratitude in here. I know I have to thank my Higher Power for the gift I have been given. I also need to thank my old sponsor and those old timers in here.
It was not only what they taught me, that word compassion was what I not only given, but what I could return to them. Hard to forget.
One of the reasons, I think, that these thoughts jumped up was related to what has been going on in my life lately. And that has been the contacts a few from the past have made with me. It reminded me of those moments, when I found my compassion coming out and growing between us. Very powerful. Friendships grew out of this. In fact compassion was what became love, which has grown over time.
And this was probably entered my mind. What I learned from this program. That hope, faith, and love were deeply part of this program. All of this grew deeply over time. A gift of happiness and peace within me and I’m sure others. Talk about growing in gratitude, and here it is. I need to say “Thanks” to all.
Anyway I needed to stop and take time to think and pray about this. And it helps me to practice this program, as I learned it at a day at a time to stay sober. Helps me to simplify my thinking rather than complicating it. Makes me happy and at peace.