I know I paid attention to everyone and listened carefully, because it was very helpful. I know that I limited myself to the moment I got free of alcohol. It was the last drink I ever had. The fact that I have been made sober by my Higher Power, the program, my old sponsor and all those old timers, and all those who have helped me through all this time, makes me so grateful.
Almost everyone today expressed their being focused on their First Step all the time. They never want to forget this. Nor do I. The memory of my being freed of this hateful disease, at least the drinking, makes me so happy, as it did so many today. It’s no wonder that we all focus on this so much.
It’s what we are able to hand to so many new people, who come to us. I think the expression from so many, how they are willing to go to any lengths to help anyone who needs the help the program offers to them. The thought of freely giving what was freely given to us came out.
And the thought of us being willing to share and then step back into being quiet, was given by a few. It made me feel well. I know I had been given that advice by my sponsor, who told me that it was part of the spiritual life, when we do this. Not easy, but I know do-able.
Just thought I needed to think about this after the meeting.