One of the reasons I sit here and write is because otherwise I might be visualizing a ball game or something else. My writing focuses me on where I am supposed to be. Thinking along spiritual lines.
I was reminded of this today, when a friend of mine sent me a news item, which talked about an old alcoholic, who had taken over his helping of alcoholics, who needed to get sober. And that’s where I go, when I am able to sit down and focus on the results of the Second Step. Trying to grow along spiritual lines and developing a relationship with my Higher Power.
And this all reminded me of a new person in the program, who came in yesterday and spoke at the end of the meeting, after her listening to alcoholics, who talked about their getting sober and working the First Step. I was struck by her story and emotions at the end. Touched me deeply. And I know it did others, who told me.
It reminded me of the moment that my old sponsor told me that I didn’t know that I didn’t know. I only thought I knew. Somehow I felt that was also true of where she was. I’m not always touched by new people. Doesn’t mean that I fail to hope for them, but when someone expresses their position it did inspire me.
It did take me back and remember how I felt, when my old sponsor spoke to me. He truly inspired me, although at the time I didn’t know that. Much later that became clear. I hope that our new member will reach the same point. It opened the door to the Second Step for me.
Anyway I know that I was touched yesterday and it helped me to think well of this new person and gave me hope. Not always true in working with others. I know others I have met along the way, came in and stayed, but I didn’t have expectations. Somehow I did yesterday.