For me, the greatest thing in the Big Book is the discussion of finding a “Power Greater Than Our Self.” I like the majority other Alcoholics I have met over the years, had a problem with the three letter word “God.” I was raised in a very religious family on my mothers side, which completely drove me away from anything having to do with identifying with that term. After studying the book, I grew as most of us do, in a spiritual concept I could start my journey towards a Higher Power. Today the daily routine of having a conversation with a God of my own understanding, delivers me the courage to face myself, and to interact with others, becoming the easier and softer-way. The vigilance of TRYING to find the willingness to remove things that stand in my way, is the key to finding a center, and a basis to live out my day. This is what leads me to the path of our code of Love and Service. This for me happens when I stay spiritually fit. In order for me to be right with you, I must be right with me, by being right and in tune to the “POWER Greater Than Me” which is the 12 Spiritual Principals of the 12 steps.
Peace Out: M 2015
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Turning My Back
It’s so easy to get caught up on the personalities in the rooms and over look why we’re there. I hear and I have said “This meeting is lacking, I need to go to another group.” I find that generally it’s my attitude that stinks. The program is in the book, the meetings have multi-purpose. The biggest one is for the new comers, but they also serve as a gathering place for us to find fellowship. I always have to ask myself when I become irritable and discontent with a meeting or group, am I practicing principles, or am I looking at personalities. We are groups of people that normally would not socialize but yet, here we gather. I must remember to not turn my back on the real purpose, which is to stay sober, and carry a message, and not always necessarily comfortable, simply because things don’t function the way I think they should.
Peace Out: M copyright 2015
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