Wisdom Of The Rooms - 2021

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August 30

Quote of the Week

"We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once."

I tend to get overwhelmed by all the things I want to do. The perfect career, the best relationship, get into top physical shape, write a bestseller, and have time left to read, hike, vacation in Europe—the list is endless. When I was drinking and crashing toward my bottom, all these goals were like ripped pieces of a parachute trailing me from above. When I finally hit the ground, the scattered bits of my goals lay around me.

As I began working the program and developed some clarity, I began to pick those pieces back up. Suddenly, I wanted to do everything again—and even more! It didn’t take long for me to be overwhelmed again, and that’s when I had to surrender once more. As I discussed this with others and with my sponsor, I realized my number-one goal was to get through the Steps and establish a firm foundation in recovery. Everyone assured me there would be plenty of time for all the rest if I made sobriety my priority.

While it was hard to put other things on hold, I now see the wisdom in that advice. I realized I couldn’t do everything at once, but I could concentrate on the most important thing, my recovery, and I could take a definite action toward that at once. I made it a priority to go to meetings, to get commitments, and to work the Steps. By doing so, my life improved immeasurably. Today, when I once again get overwhelmed by my dreams, goals, and wants, I remember I can’t do them all. But I can pick the most important thing for today, and I can do something at once.