my daily reflections…

there are times when i want to feel complacent and rely upon the laurels of recovery i have set in place to maintain my sobriety and recovery. but i am warned throughout the big book of such a sally. it says i am headed for trouble if i do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. i cannot forget my past, the times i thought i could make it through alone. im not cured of alcoholism. recovery has taught me what i really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of my spiritual condition. when i feel these self-willed emotions and times come to me, i must remember what recovery has taught me, that every moment of every day i must carry the vision of what ive perceived in my mornin readins, prayers, and meditation, and work toward carryin my HPs will into all of my activities. ive become a part of life again, and though rest is important, too much can lead me into laziness. if i want to keep what i have, i must continue to give it away. this means action, it means gettin off my ass when im startin to let my will carry me into troubles ive worked hard to overcome. i have learned through recovery that it is just as important for me to live and practice the principles because it is an ultimate demonstration of what ive been given. when i do this, i carry the message of recovery. restin on my laurels becomes somethin that isnt even an option then. in the depths of my bein, i am goin in the right direction, my feet have been set upon the right path, toward my HP, and the good life. suitin up and showin up by the mere action of livin the spiritual principles of recovery clears up the wreckage of my past and creates a better future for me and those around me. it is a show of the recognition of God and recovery in my life. from these behaviors and thinkin, an inner happiness flows outward from me. i get to feel this happiness as a result of my own efforts, tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. happiness is no vague dream; of that i now feel certain. ive learned that prayer asks the question. meditation listens for the answer. all i have to do is live the perception i feel is right and correct. 1 day @ a time...