i frequently receive requests from friends involved in our program to participate in service work, and my response is consistently affirmative. early in my journey, my sponsor emphasized the significance of embracin service opportunities, highlightin that sayin yes can be beneficial on multiple levels. he encouraged me to proactively offer my assistance, even before bein...
the transformations i have undergone, both internally and externally, have proven to be invaluable gifts in my life. when i first embarked on my journey of recovery, i had no idea of the profound changes that awaited me. it is incredibly rewardin to witness the turnaround in my life, thoughts, and behaviors. today, i recognize...
the duration it took for this recovery program to gain momentum serves as a powerful reminder of how perseverance can shape my life. i have come to realize that any meaningful achievement requires time and effort. the recovery journey i am currently on does not have a definitive endpoint; rather, it concludes at the end...
when i was a young un my ma often expressed her frustration with my behavior by suggestin that i needed to be “retrained.” at the time, i found her comments amusin and didnt take them seriously. as i grew older, i continued to pursue my desires without much regard for consequences, which ultimately led me...
when i came into the rooms, i was convinced that the days of fun and excitement had slipped away from me forever. however, my experience turned out to be quite the contrary. admittedly, the initial year was dominated by rigorous step work, which felt anythin but enjoyable at the time. yet, as i navigated through...
the legitimacy i sought throughout my life was never rooted in material possessions; rather, it was tied to emotional connections that i naively believed should be offered to me unconditionally, without any effort on my part. through my journey of recovery, i have come to understand that people are not divine beins who owe me...
i find a sense of gratitude in my ability to make mistakes, even if i dont always appreciate the discomfort they bring. this capacity to err allows me to express myself and engage in actions that ultimately lead to valuable lessons. i am thankful for my awareness of the world around me, which enables me...
learnin to trust myself was the first step before i could extend that trust to others durin my recovery journey. i have come to understand that judgment, when applied wisely, can be beneficial. however, i also recognize my capacity to misuse trust and judgment, a tendency i exhibited frequently in the days of doin my...
when i embrace the philosophy of live and let live, surrenderin the issues beyond my control to my HP, i notice a significant shift in my perspective on lifes challenges. this marks a pivotal step toward acceptance and inner peace. acknowledgin that i cannot change certain circumstances leads me to the understandin that it is...
while achievin complete freedom from fear may be an admirable aspiration, my primary focus lies in personal spiritual growth. there are moments, even now, when i must navigate through challengin experiences to reach a place of greater understandin and peace. by examinin my fears with a balanced viewpoint, i often discover that many, if not...
