This is a confusing time right now. Lots of stuff going on that’s tripping me up and holding me back from being able to do the right things. I think the best thing I can do is to continue to put this program into action, which I have learned is to stay sober a day at a time, and to continue to reach out and help others, like my self, to stay sober, and to freely give the AA message to those who want it.
Today the group had a meeting on the Third Step in the 12&12. The group read that chapter and then did a really good response, which spread a lot of good thoughts from each individual. We had all kinds of people, who had all kinds of time in here. Some new, some with a few years, and a few old timers, with all kinds of experiences. It was really helpful to all of us.
I know I went back to when I came in and what went on, which helped me to continue to stay sober. So did a few others with length of times in here. I know I heard a lot which was encouraging to this alcoholic. Hopefully I was able to also add some things, which I hoped would help others. Mainly to continue growing along sober and spiritual lines.
I hoped that I was doing the right things with my description of getting sober and beginning to struggle, and then starting to be able to put this program into action. I know I have probably been sober longer than the others in here, but that’s not bragging. It’s what really is, but also this program for me and so many others is being lived a day at a time. A long time is hopefully encouraging, but it’s the day at a time, which encourages others to stay focused on what we all are doing. Staying sober.
My hope was that I hopefully was encouraging others. I never really spoke about my time in here. Just spoke of it. Mainly though I always try to help others to do the same thing many of us do…focusing on staying sober one day at a time. But hopefully, from time to time, to be encouraged to stay sober. And, of course, continuing to grow along educational lines, as well as spiritual lines.
All of this I know encouraged us all to be grateful to our concept of a Higher Power for all which has been given to us. Gratitude for sure. And to continue to be grateful to all those, who have helped us to stay sober and grow. I had to tell myself I was thanking my Higher Power, my old sponsor, and all those old timers, who helped me to continue…a day at a time.