A Sober Life

Self-acceptance. At the beginning of our AA sobriety, we were reminded that we were not reformers. Yet we sometimes have a tendency to want to “reform” ourselves or others after we’ve established sobriety. This can become a practice of “fixing things that aren’t broken”. We may not realize it, but many things in our lives [...]

Do not waste any time disliking who you are because of something you can no longer do anything about. Lord, help me to forgive myself all shortcomings of the past that I still hold on to and rather make the very best of this moment. We never really know how far reaching our influence will [...]

All animals, except man, know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it. – Samuel Butler Today I choose to enjoy my life. Regardless of the problem and difficulties that this day will bring, I have an inner joy that comes with my recovery from addiction. With a clear head and body free from [...]

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 [...]

And to practice these principles in all our affairs. Third part of Step Twelve. This is a statement about us. We are now people of values. These values reflect our spiritual growth. We know how to help others. We know how to admit our wrongs. We know how to look at ourselves and change our [...]

Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss wants, small minds discuss people. – Laurence J. Peter Gossip is ultimately a form of malicious cowardice. It is a “blasphemy” because it seeks to denigrate the human being that God has made in His image. As a practicing alcoholic I was a gossip. I exaggerated and manipulated [...]

One is happy as the result of one’s own efforts.— George Sand Happiness is not an accident. It comes from following the spiritual voice found in each of us. This isn’t always easy. Sometimes, the voice tells us to do things we’re afraid of. For Example, if we’re lonely and the voice tells us to [...]

I am reflecting back on today…Good friends…Good food…It’s great to be alive…

A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on. –Carl Sandburg ————————————————————————————————————— The old friends who dropped us. Personal relations. As our drinking progressed, most of us lost old friends. Sometimes it was our behavior that drove them away; at other times, it was because they didn’t want to associate with “losers.” In [...]

Make it a point to do something every day that you don’t want to do—Mark Twain Self-discipline is a key part of living sober life. We need it t get to our meetings regularly. We need it to understand the Steps. We need it to work the Steps. And we get much in return. With [...]