my daily reflections…

this mornins daily readin is a very sentimental remembrance of a friendship that ended with love an admiration. it reminds me how the relationships i have in my recovery are meaningful and wholesome. it shows me how two people in recovery can work their programs separately yet live them together. i can think of many conversations ive had over the years of my recovery that have taught me much. these final words between two friends are very heart touchin to me. it wasnt a deep conversation, but yet a simple one said with love and joy. it reminds me to keep the program of recovery i live simple. that i, with my barrelin ego can go to makin things just as hard in recovery as i did while out doin my dirt. i hear keep it simple in rooms and meetins i go to. its somethin my sponsor told me to do early in my recovery. its a principle i have to remind myself of when i go to lettin my mind wander and makin things harder than they need to be. ive learned in my recovery that i have a wealth of resources in the recoverin community that i can use so i aint gotta let my false pride and ego go makin shit so difficult i cant do it. it reminds me of the mindset i had before my recovery began of havin morals and rules that were so stringent, expectations i held others to, that i couldnt even live up to myself. what i do professionally is mechanical engineerin. im responsible for designin processes that are user friendly and easy to accomplish. keep it simple is somethin i not only use in my recovery, but other areas of my life as well, like work. when i live a simple program of recovery i set myself up with honesty, humility, and integrity. the recovery program isnt mind bogglin, its simply lived, though at times, not easy. its perseverin by usin trust, simplicity, and gratitude. its a feelin of knowin im doin the best i can, and havin peace of mind while acceptin me for me. its remainin dedicated and focused on the beliefs that are best for me in my recovery journey. i mean, any change to improve my nature is healthy and balanced. without change i am just a non-drinkin drunk, strugglin when i aint gotta. 1 day @ a time...