One of my friends, living out of state, called and had a long time talk with me. He said that he goes to meetings, but none of them are closed. And people in there talk about a lot of things, none of which seem to be related to staying sober. Most, he said, were about all kinds of things, but again, not sobriety.
I felt sorry for him, but he seemed to be doing well with his own program and that of a few others, who have had time in this program. Plus the fact that he talks to a lot of those up here, who have helped him get sober and taught him what he needs to know. And we talked about a lot of things, which have helped him to stay sober a day at a time.
We did talk about spirituality, prayer, meditation, and reading and talking about things which have helped us grow and focus on our staying sober a day at a time. Humility and compassion were in our thoughts. And also the truth that none of us are saints and that we probably will stumble and tumble the rest of our lives due to our humanity. But we did talk about the need to be able to change our minds and get back in touch with spirituality, our Higher Power, and those, who can help us find what we need to change.
Yet, in spite of the way things seem to be going where he’s at, we did talk about the Traditions and applying them to our needs in here. Unity and humility were part of our thoughts. Being able to study and read what we need to put us on track each and every day in here.
And again we talked about being caught up in our dark emotions. Starting our days in prayer and focusing on our Higher Power, but later drifting off mentally, and tripping over ourselves. Proof of our humanity. What those old timers told us about our stumbling, and our bumbling, tripping over ourselves, and a need to get back on track. Praying again and asking for the help we need. And then to contact those we know, who can helps us get back to where we belong. And being grateful for the help we are given.
Anyway, we did talk a long time and it was really rewarding for us. I know that I truly felt fulfilled and I know he said that he was too. It was a reminder to me this day of how blessed I feel to be where I am and supported by so many committed to this program. I know that we are blessed to be focused on staying sober. To be willing to help others like ourselves. To be compassionate and giving, as we were given back when we came into this beloved program. It’s genuinely why we are here. That and being grateful for out being blessed and receiving daily what it is we need.