Today I was reminded of something very good in this program. And that struck me, as I was out shopping. I had learned all of this from those old timers and my sponsor. I often think it’s probably in the Promises. I know I have read of this in a book by one of our old timers, who passed away a short time ago. Also have seen it in other literature.
I know it’s part of spirituality and the Twelfth Step. It’s the caring for others. Compassion on our part. Our reaching out and passing the thought of caring onto them. And then it’s what often happens. How others can pick up on what we did and they do it to others. Amazing, when it shows up for us.
I had been given the opportunities today to reach out and be caring and kind to a number today. And later on, outside of the meeting, when i was shopping, a whole number of people came by me and smiled and nodded. At first it surprised me, until I remembered what happened earlier. Is it possible that this went on and on? Have no idea, except I was just looking at kindness from others.
I know I have seen this in the past, when I was expressing caring for others. No thought of any of this, but it has been there before. Like one figure wrote that this could be a gift we receive from our Higher Power. Could be. But I really don’t know anything, except it happened again, as it did before.
I know that, like I said, my old sponsor and others told me what it was I needed to do, when the opportunity came up to reach out and be kind and caring, hopefully helping some, who need to be cared for and lifted up from the negativity they’re in. The reason I’m thinking about this is that we all have been given the gift of caring for others like ourselves.
Once again it’s just a reminder of our reaching out for others is part of the gift we have been given. It’s one thing that we reach out and try to help someone get started in staying sober. It’s another to think of others like ourselves, who need love and caring. I’m grateful that they taught me this. It’s always there a day at a time. All I have to do is to remember to listen and be kind and compassionate. I know I was given this by people in here and I need to do the same. Just a day at a time, when I desire to stay sober. Again, it’s part of why I am here I learned and don’t want to forget. It’s an expression of my gratitude.