Dealing with people of all ages and conditions is not the most easy thing in my life. Yet I have had to learn to let go and let God, as I understand. Once again the Serenity Prayer…if not all prayers.
I have had, and still do, my dealings and relations with all people. But I have to remind myself all day and all night that my primary purpose is to stay sober one day at a time. And that tells me that I have to be compassionate and loving and caring. The most amazing thing is that this is actually what I am able to do.
All of this began a long time ago, although it took a long, long time to put into action. And it all started way back with the Second Step. That was the introduction to our spiritual way of life and being able to begin to have a relation with my Higher Power in here. It opened the door for me to begin to listen and learn what it was I did not know. And I am grateful for all of this.
One of the most grateful gifts I have been given is my sobriety. It began when I walked through the doors of this program and I have never had a drink since I came in. A miracle. I owe so much to my Higher Power and all those old timers, who helped me to grow in the Second Step and the rest of this program. However I have to give thanks to all those I have met and been in contact with ever since.
And all of this is how I have changed. I continue to experience peace and happiness. Freedom from bondage. Friendships and love. And all the gifts which continue to grow within. Yet I do know that there are bumps in the road along the way, because, like all others, I am not a saint and, like all humans, I will find myself tripping over myself, and need to pick myself up and keep on keeping on.
My goal in life is not just my staying sober, but being willing to help others like myself, both old and new to this program. Not just what I want and need, but to be able to reach out and freely give what was freely given to me over time in here. Sobriety, hopefully.