One of the things I know I have to express, silently for the most part, is gratitude. My Higher Power, the program, and all those members of this program, from my old sponsor, many of those old timers, and a lot of others in here, who have helped me in all ways. I am so grateful.
They helped to change me, from that awful old drunk I was, and then to relieve me of the bondage my negative emotions, which had so terribly tore me down. I had been filled with anger, resentments, self pity, fear, a very dark mind, and much more. Didn’t happen over night. Time takes time, but it worked.
Then there was all the good things, which took place. Again and again. Serenity, peace of mind, compassion, love, caring for others, faith, hope, good relationships, positive attitudes instead of negatives, a totally new way of life, and a new way of thinking. It all came into my life and a whole lot more, including serenity.
Then, of course, a totally new way of living. And one part of that was freedom, which began with my being relieved of my alcoholic drinking. The First Step, which I didn’t know, when I took it. That was definitely the real beginning of my Higher Power in my life. I’m so grateful. Hard to express, but it’s there.
One of the great gifts, which I owe to everyone, is my being sober a day at a time…for a very long time. I cannot forget this. It’s both amazing and wonderful. I will stop here for now, and hopefully continue and go on and on…I have faith and hope, which makes me love my Higher Power and all those in here.