where would i be today had i been judged not worthy of the opportunity to get sober and live a life of recovery. i believe i would be dead if lucky, and in prison if not so lucky. i dont know if i was judged when i came into the rooms, but ive been taught from those whove come before me, not to judge another either worthy, or not. to not judge their degree of alcoholism. to me, if they say they are an alcoholic, then by the grace of God, they are alcoholic. what i have to offer them, if they so desire, is my story, what it was like, what happened, and what it is like today. judgin another does me no good, i might as well go back to drinkin if im to start thinkin another aint worthy of the gift of recovery. it doesnt matter their personality, i aint gotta like em, but i gotta love em, my sponsor said so. he told me love and tolerance of others is our code. he then stated, and we have ceased fightin anythin or anyone. if i am to live with peace of mind, givin the unconditional love i was shown and given when i came into the rooms, is somethin i must pass right along and live as best as i can. it is to my best interest to place myself under the protection of my HPs grace and help another do the same if they so desire. i aint tryin to be held back by the weaknesses i once was, i would rather explore my strengths by sharin em with another. cause after all, thats when i get the freedom to expand my spirituality. workin with another helps me to let go of my character defects and make room for my character strengths to flourish. judgin em negatively aint that. when i change my thoughts, i change my world. i need to concentrate on the differences between what i can change and what i cant. choosin humility allows new growth each day. learnin is the very essence of humility. the two, walk hand in hand. with a degree of humility, the precious quality is required for my sobriety, keepin the chance of bein truly happy within, and keepin a useful purpose, i get to live by givin, not judgin anothers worth. 1 day @ a time...
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bjsrer
corn fed not inbred michigan white trash...