One of the great gifts of this program are others. I had to stop and think about this. Over these past few weeks it was others who helped make my program what it is. Not just sober, but caring about others.
My thoughts tonight were about the gifts others give me, when they share their difficulties. After all theirs happen to often be mine also. Maybe in the past, but enough to help me go back and share with them.
Fortunately for me I got so much help from my old sponsor and others, which helped me to learn how to help others. To open my mind and my heart. To be able to talk and be understood. Amazing I definitely have to think.
To be able to want to share and help others I think was a gift my old sponsor and others gave me. Like I often think, freely giving what was freely given to me. And then to find that when I’m willing to give, I also get. Often surprises me. Makes me grateful.
Just wanted to take the time to think about this. One of the great gifts given to me. Part of practicing staying sober a day at a time.
Just another proof for this alcoholic that I cannot stay sober by myself. Makes me willing to thank others for helping me to stay sober. Never want to forget that.