Today I was struck with the memory of what it was that I had learned in here a long time ago. And that was doing this way of life, not only being attentive to why I am here, to stay sober a day at a time, but to also be open to helping others like ourselves to stay sober, or to learn what we all learned in here.
The reason this struck me today was because of what happened at the meeting yesterday, The meeting was almost over when the leader called on a person, who had entered half an hour late. I was struck, when we found out that this was a person, who had come in to try to get sober. I know it probably surprised us all.
So, since I was fairly close to them, I decided to turn this person over to a very experienced sober woman, because this was a fairly young woman. I went over and spoke for a moment to point out this woman across from where we were. I watched as she went over and spoke to this person. And they began to talk. And, though I was tied up with others for a least half an hour, I noticed the two of them were seated and focused on each other. We left, but they were still talking. Made me grateful.
Anyway, I had been thinking about helping others to focus on why we are here. In some way, after the meeting, a small group of us went out and talked for quite a while. And some of what was discussed was helpful for all of us. And that reminded me of my riding with many members over time and what we often talked about. And that has always been a mutual way of discussing our thinking and staying sober a day at a time.
I know that I was grateful for all of this today. Some of this was in my thoughts and my prayers. I know that I went back and read some thoughts I had quite a while ago. It also helped me and I was able to pray and thank my Higher Power, and had thankful thoughts for all I know.