my daily reflections…

recovery has taught me that i cannot be selective when practicin the spiritual principles of love and tolerance. the big book makes this clear, remindin me more than once that love and tolerance is my code. these principles are not optional; they must be lived even when i feel justified in anger, resentment, or judgment toward others. my family, above all, deserve this practice. they carried the deepest wounds from my drinkin; endurin the consequences of my worst choices and behaviors. simply quittin alcohol did not erase their memories of the harm i caused. i had to accept that time, humility, and consistent action were necessary to rebuild trust. over the years, my relationships with them have improved. they are not perfect, nor exactly where i want them to be, but they are far better than they were when i first entered recovery. that progress is evidence of the miracles my HP has worked in my life. today, i know that when i live by love and tolerance, especially at home, i not only honor my recovery but also create the conditions to receive those same gifts in return. bringin the message home makes recovery real, tangible, and lastin. 1 day @ a time…