my daily reflections…

i aint one to say i advertise my recovery. sure, i write these daily post and post em on social media. and i aint afraid to talk about my recovery with anyone who may ask. but i dont walk down the street and shout look at me im in recovery. i like to think i hold to the idea of attraction rather than promotion. this thing we do was presented to me in such a manner that the attraction of how people in the rooms acted and conducted themselves, drew me to want what they had. it was the same with my sponsor. he acted and behaved like he knew he had his alcohol problem taken care of with the help of the 12 spiritual principles. these people did not boast or try to advertise, they simply advocated a changed way of life through behavior and action. it is somethin that has given me back life itself. i go to meetins and attend events which are recovery orientated, i contribute to it financially, i work with others and listen to em, and i share my recovery with em. i want this thing we do to succeed so others may have the option of recovery themselves. its been taught to me to not bring outside issues that do not affect my recovery into conversations about recovery. it has also been taught to me not to raise recovery issues in matters that do not concern it. it doesnt mean i cant act or behave as recovery has taught me to, it just means that i have a responsibility to myself and recovery to behave like the ones who mentored me in my early recovery. it is a freedom to give back what has been so freely given to me. all i have to do is believe that the works i do, guided by faith, will work out for the better for all or any concerned. its just one step at a time. ive gained a power when i opened my heart. its been my experience that the powers of love, comfort, faith, and joy, along with other powers, which come along the way have given me the trust to carry forward the really important things in life. and for me, this thing we do is one of those important things in my life. 1 day @ a time...