One of the nicest things I come across in practicing a one day at a time staying sober, are those early moments of peace and quiet, when I can pray and meditate, and plan my day. It makes me grateful, because I know it allows me to focus on committing to follow my Higher Power’s will for me this day.
When I do this, I’m able to believe that for this moment that I’m trying to commit myself into a spiritual way of life. That’s what I definitely need to do, because later on my mind may wander off and I will find myself bumbling, and stumbling, and tumbling until I wake up and get back on track. That’s like the AA reminds us that we are not saints. We are human alcoholics, and though we may continue to try to put this program into action, we will end up making mistakes until the day we die.
Fortunately my old sponsor and all those men back then, told me and others about this, and we need the help of others to keep us on track. That’s what continuing going to meetings, and talking to others like ourselves, does for us. That and practicing humility, as we hopefully grow in faith, hope, and love. Also being willing to reach out to others and help them. Especially being able to freely give to newcomers what we have learned and practiced in here.
Finally I know that I need to be open and happy for all I have been given in here, and to be able to express my thankfulness to my Higher Power, and then all those, who have reached out and helped me.