Once again we were at a meeting where a young woman was approaching AA for the first time. And, as usual, it opened the door to what is so extremely primary to our being sober, and that’s the First Step.
A lot of men and women alcoholics spoke very well to this young person. Hopefully she was paying close attention. But what struck me was my old sponsor, when he said to me that I didn’t know, that I didn’t know. I only thought I did. And he was absolutely right. He opened the door for me.
We all, at one time or another, might become aware that we are in need of learning to learn, but we have to be willing to become open and willing to change. Always not easy, but do-able. I know, because, like I was saying, I was given what I needed.
Anyway, I’m always impressed, when we have a brand new person, who needs this program. It helps me to go back and be reminded of how it was for me, when I came in. I go through this pretty much everyday, but, when it comes up at meetings, it is refreshing. Doesn’t mean that I will be helpful, but it is always available to all of us.
Once again, it makes me grateful to my Higher Power, and all those old timers, who helped me. And, of course, I am grateful to all those, who continue to help me. It reminds me that I too need to step up and help others, who need it like I did.