Today's Thought - February - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 02-16-2020, 05:22 AM

February 16

Our purpose is not to get people sober.

Twelve Step recovery initially appealed to us because we wanted someone close to get sober. We thought that if we could do our part right, the other person would get sober. And we are learning our part: We have made concrete changes in how we think and what we do. However, the drinker may still be drinking. Recovery can change only us, not them.

Living according to Twelve Step principles gives us a fresh perspective on life. Very few situations baffle us now. We have learned how to get quiet so we can hear our inner guide. We have learned to trust sponsors whose programs we admire. We have learned that it’s not up to us to take charge of anyone else’s life. Best of all, we have learned that all is well. No longer do we feel overwhelming hopelessness. Having hope for our lives makes each day full of promise.

I can be certain that every moment of this day will bless me in some way. Twelve Step principles will help me gain a fresh perspective.

Today's reading is from the book A Life of My Own

02-16-2020, 05:22 AM	#16
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 73,854	February 16 Our purpose is not to get people sober. Twelve Step recovery initially appealed to us because we wanted someone close to get sober. We thought that if we could do our part right, the other person would get sober. And we are learning our part: We have made concrete changes in how we think and what we do. However, the drinker may still be drinking. Recovery can change only us, not them. Living according to Twelve Step principles gives us a fresh perspective on life. Very few situations baffle us now. We have learned how to get quiet so we can hear our inner guide. We have learned to trust sponsors whose programs we admire. We have learned that it’s not up to us to take charge of anyone else’s life. Best of all, we have learned that all is well. No longer do we feel overwhelming hopelessness. Having hope for our lives makes each day full of promise. I can be certain that every moment of this day will bless me in some way. Twelve Step principles will help me gain a fresh perspective. Today's reading is from the book A Life of My Own __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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