A Sober Life

Charity sees the need, not the cause.–German proverb.
Charity is not just giving money to good causes. Charity is having a heart that’s ready to give. Charity is helping a friend at two in the morning. Charity is going early to the meeting to put on coffee without being asked.
Service is how Twelve Step programs refer to “Charity”. Service and charity are a lifestyle. We see a need, so we try to help. Our values and our heart will guide us in how we help. Service is a big part of our program. Service helps us think of others, not just of ourselves. We stop asking, “What’s in it for me?” The act of helping others is what’s in it for us. Sobriety is what’s in it for us. Serenity is what’s in it for us.
Prayer for the Day:  Higher Power, You have given me many talents. Help me see how my talents can make the world a better place. Giving of myself is believing in You and myself.
Action for the Day:   Today, I’ll list my talents and I’ll think of ways I can use them to help others.

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I don’t know if you would call it a talent but with God’s help I was able to quit smoking…Twice…The first time I tried for many many years & could not go for 24 hours in a row without a cigarette or tobacco of some kind…I knew that if I ever made it 24 hours without one I would have it beat…I finally came up with an idea…Pretty simple really but it worked for me…I could quit for 6 to 8 hours pretty easily…So I quit one night at 8pm & then stayed up late till 2 or 3 am…Went to bed & slept late…Till 1 or 2 in the afternoon…When I woke up I only had a few hours to go till I make it 24 hours…I did just that & then started counting…25,26,27…You get the point…I quit…For 9 years…Then 1 day I was having a stressful day in my business & a girl that worked for me was smoking…For some reason I asked her for 1…by the end of the day I had smoked 2 packs & I smoked for 10 years after that…Unbelievable right…This last time I quit with a product called “Smoke Away”…I don’t know how much it was the product or it was just time to quit again…As of October  2009 I have been quit 5 years…Today I use the 12 step program to take care of my “Stressful” times…I use the Steps for everything in my life…They are what keep me sane…I recommend getting into a 12 step program of some type to deal with your specific addiction…A Higher Power…Mine I Jesus Christ…Will help you to have the strength & courage to face whatever your having to deal with…Till next time…

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Every year the holidays come & we start worrying…Family, friends, work, even what girts to give & where are we gonna get the money…I found a great quote this morning from an unknown author about how to address the gift giving season or anytime for that matter

The best gifts to give:
To your friend – loyalty;
To your enemy – forgiveness;
To your boss – service;
To a child – a good example;
To your parents – gratitude and devotion;
To your mate – love and faithfulness;
To all men and women – love;
To God – your life.
–unknown

We never think on this level…At least I didn’t…My addictions left me financially destitute & not able to do much recovery…I have my blogs with the ad’s on them…(Which you can click if you like)…Back to what I was saying…This type of thinking will take us out of the Christmas hu-bub & rush & put us in the frame of mind that the season is truly about…The gift of yourself to your fellow man(or woman) & most importantly…God…Look forward to this time of year because this is when great milestones can be made…till next time…Kenney