my daily reflections…

step ten has shown me that even after years of practicin this thing we do, complacency remains a constant threat. rest has its rightful place, but if rest turns into apathy or self-satisfaction, it opens the door to old patterns. complacency can feel deceptively safe, allowin me to bask in the stability this thing we do provides, yet beneath that comfort lies the danger of stagnation. my life never stops evolvin, and neither does my alcoholism; if i let my guard down, it waits to reintroduce terror, bewilderment, frustration, and despair. i have witnessed others fall by relyin on a single aspect of their program, only to see it fail them. their experience reminds me that growth in this thing we do requires vigilance, balance, and the humility to keep showin up for the full work of this thing we do. the effects of complacency are subtle but destructive: false pride, avoidance of responsibility, self-reliance over surrender, and neglect of my HP. step ten keeps me aware that this thing we do is not about arrival but Perseverance, stayin willin to grow, moment by moment. life itself is a continual process of lettin go, and my task is to remain teachable and present to what each day requires. i will not always feel inspired, but willingness does not depend on inspiration; it depends on practice. prayer, meditation, and honest self-examination are the tools that anchor me. they allow me to persevere in this thing we do with humility, findin peace in the present while guardin against the illusion that “ive got this.” in this way, step ten becomes not just maintenance but an ongoin discipline of growth and spiritual fitness. 1 day @ a time...