my daily reflections…

first off, i love the “Living Sober” book. it has helped me throughout my recovery to better understand my disease of alcoholism and how to use the 12 spiritual principles to solve the many problems that arise in my daily life. it isnt a substitute for the big book by no means, its just a supplementary helpful guide for me to use. as far as livin in the now, when i chose to live one day at a time in my early recovery i found i didnt have to fear the memories of the past. i could use them as learnin tools to better live my life today. i also found i could make goals for the future, leavin the results in my HPs hand, as they are malleable thoughts and goals. i feel like the best thing livin in the now, as best as i can, has given me is an opportunity to clear up the wreckage of my past and create a better future for myself and those around me. by livin this moment as best i can, i automatically create a separation from the days of doin my dirt because im no longer livin or tryin to recreate my past to my likin. i also create the better future for me because i aint out there creatin the chaos i used to have to live in fear of becomin my reality tomorrow. what a blessin the steps and trads provide for me so i may live right now, one day at a time. ive experienced that livin life in 24-hour segments is an effective and satisfyin way to manage other matters that surface in my life as well. in my experience to this day, all i have to do is be willin to believe in a Power greater than myself. nothin more is required of me to make my life possible. growth starts from that point. when i set myself upon a foundation of complete willingness, i get to build upon that foundation in the moment. i also have found that hope leads to faith if i let it. it only takes the behavioral attitude of willingness, honesty, and open-mindedness. when i do this i perceive im in harmony with God and i get into the stream of goodness in the world around me. when i look for life in just this day, just this moment, what new joy can i discover beneath my fear today? livin in the now provides me the opportunity to share my story, my joys, my fears, my hopes, my confusions, without another even knowin im doin it. i remain willin to listen, learn, grow, and evolve. i get to make sense of this thing called life. 1 day @ a time...