Today’s meeting was a good reminder for me and seemingly everyone else that I cannot stay sober alone. None of us really can, if we are alcoholics.
I was reading yesterday and being reminded that this is exactly what Bill W. and Dr. Bob talked about, after Dr. Bob found sobriety through Bill’s help. I certainly was told this by my old sponsor and a lot of those old timers, back when I was sober early on in this program.
It was that introduction into this program and my learning that I need others to help me stay sober that I was able to witness the result of those who didn’t want anything to do with our meetings. I saw a lot of these lose their lives. Not a good thing, except to give me the evidence I needed, that I had to stay with relations with alcoholics, like myself, who could help me stay away from alcohol.
And, of course, the foundation for all of this, like a lot of this program, is based on spirituality. Learning to practice this program and then to put it into action by reaching out to others like ourselves. The Twelfth Step and the Fifth Tradition. I was well aware of this today as we were talking about the importance of attending meetings and listening to each other.
It also brought up another part of the meeting today, and that was something to do with humility. Not always an easy subject for someone like me. However I do realize that it is what I need to put into action each day. That’s why learning to step aside and participate in meetings. Sharing my experience, strength, and hope, which I have been given by my Higher Power, my old sponsor, and all the others in these rooms over the years.
Anyway, it made me grateful to be reminded of what is so important to someone like me. A chronic alcoholic. Another reminder that I’m here to stay sober one day at a time. I need to say thanks to my Higher Power and all those who have helped me through the years.