Today was one of those almost perfect meetings for alcoholics likes us…sober to say the least. It was one of those meetings, when everyone, more than less, were able to address a struggling alcoholic, who needed help.
And it was the First Step, which was pretty much dominant, as well as the spiritual side of much of this. There were quite a few, who spoke of their stumbling with work, as well as learning what they needed to do to stay sober. I know I felt a lot of good stuff being given to encourage this person.
All of this reminded me of the BB and what I had learned I needed to do each and everyday to fulfill my role as a sober alcoholic. To be able to address the needy struggling alcoholic. The answer to that prayer for me, which states to my Higher Power, “Relieve me of the bondage of self, so that I may better serve Thee”. An expression for me to be grateful to the God of my understanding for the gifts I have received in here, especially my being able to stay sober a day at a time, and to do and follow His will for us. And to also be grateful to my old sponsor and his wife, as well as all those old timers, and all the current helpers I have met in here.