Being the good alcoholic that I am, I was constantly looking for loopholes. It’s mentioned in the Big Book as, “the easier softer way.” As I continue into the work, the more I see that there is no eiser softer way for me. It is a clear path to achieving sobriety, we must do the work as outlined, or the consequences are clearly marked out. We can live dry and miserable, or regain true spiritual health, by developing emotional sobriety. If we are just dry we live in the same contempt as before, we, are miserable, irritable, and discontent. I am so blessed to recognize when I step off into that judgmental frame of mind that keeps me in everlasting ignorance, that I must effectively, and vigorously, work all 12 steps, and live by the principles, that hold my hand into that place that we alcoholics dread so much, serenity. Thanks for the 12 calls.
Peace Out: M copyright 2014

The stories we are privileged to hear, are a priceless commodity. I don’t know about others, but I needed to hear the drunk-alogs. There was comfort knowing that there were others who not necessarily drank as I did, but for me I needed to hear the story of feelings. People who had hit the incomprehensible, demoralized, hopeless, state of mind, that only we know. I don’t think I would have stayed if I hadn’t believed, and trusted those I heard. They asked us to relate to stories being shared, and it was what helped me find the path, that led to the steps, that led to the principles, that led to the concepts of service, that led to the awareness of how to live a sober life. I know it takes what it takes, to just find the courage to tell ourselves, to sit down shut up and listen, and I might just hear the message of sobriety. Thanks for the 12th step call.
Peace Out: M copyright 2014