“Right action is the key to good living.” That tells me that what I DO defines who I am – and for me to remain sober requires a deep commitment, discipline unlike any I ever had before recovery, and a true sense of responsibility for my life. I can no longer blame others for my “lot” in life. I am committed to sobriety – and that means that I work to remain willing to DO whatever is needed to retain and maintain my sobriety. I am committed to recovery, it is not just something I DO once in a while, it is a way of living life, on a daily basis, using the Spiritual Principles as guides to my behavior.
I pray for the strength to be good to myself, to have the ability and dedication to take care of my body, such as it is. I accept that I am not perfect, I accept that I never will be – but I can feel better, I can do better. The Program teaches me that “progress, not perfection” is the goal in recovery. Thank goodness the Program works on the basis of “one day at a time,” as I keep trying to reach goals I have set for myself. Each day is another day I have the opportunity of making progress, sometimes an inch at a time, and sometimes several inches at a time. It all depends on my willingness to follow through on my commitment to me, my sense of discipline and my personal responsibility towards myself.
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What does God of my understanding ask of me?
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Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him. 🙂
. Working well now for over 1000 days !
Cool beans Bonster. Congratulations to all of us. Spread the love like Stevie Wonder, that’s what the God of my understanding asks me to do. God bless folks. Prayers for strength and balance!
SMB, I do not have to much more to add to your post. “Right on”. I do have to add, that I have to take care of my spirit, mind and body. For body, I exercise every day. When I walk to and from the wellness center, I think about how I can improve my sobriety by addressing problems/issues that are or might become negative feelings. At the wellness center, I enjoy having fun. I relax working out with a special group. As well as joking around, sometimes the group discusses God, our spirit, and religion. I enjoy my exercise program especially since it connects me to God and helps my sobriety.
I love the diverse, free, open and productive expression of our spirit on this beautifully maintained wee forum. We are people who normally wouldn’t mingle, to paraphrase the Big Book, yet our lives touch here in our common desire to be free from first physical, and then, psychic bondage.
We watch a fellowship grow up around us. We learn that both we and life are good, as we essay to practice certain timeless principles in all our affairs. Whilst certainly not the only way it works, for me, so far, it is the only way that I have found.
Grateful for the gift, and my fellow travellers.
Top of the day family,
Right on, right on, 1000 is rock’N.
Obey god of your understanding and get out of the way.
History / my personal timeline proves that my timing isn’t progress.
peace and progress
Wow, 1000 posts sharing experience, strength and hope. Thank you. All. I used to be very apprehensive about sharing. Thanks again for being part of my sobriety. Kt