Weekly Topic: What did you do today to stay sober? 3/7 - 3/13

[bluidkiti]

Our topic for this week has been chosen by Friend_of_Bill_W:

I would like to hear about what I consider the most important thing in AA:

What did you do today to stay sober?

If you want me to start:

My name is Mark . . . and I'm a Recovered Alcoholic.

I did the same things I have done for over nine years (precisely what WE of AA DO) this morning that are, at the very least, largely responsible for my sobriety (9+yrs) and new life. Before my eyes opened I asked God to direct my thinking - asking especially that it be divorced from self pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. I thought about the 24 hours ahead and considered my plans for today. I prayed the 3rd, 7th step, and Lord's Prayers, praying for alcoholics - especially those still suffering. I reviewed the previous 24 hours (in the morning - as directed on page 86 of the original manuscript), looking at where I was selfish, afraid, dishonest, and resentful and the rest of the current page 86, asked for forgiveness and what corrective measures should be taken. I concluded the period of Prayer and Meditation with a prayer that I be shown throughout the day and that I be given whatever I need to take care of such problems. Especially for freedom from self will. (How did they know my next step what going to be a problem?)

I go through the day seeking knowledge of God's will for me and the power to carry that out - saying to myself many times "Thy Will Be Done". I'm trying to keep it simple and carry This (AA) Message and practice these principles in all of my affairs. I have worked all of the steps - more than a few times, and continue to work 3, 7, and 9 - 12 constantly.

ThAAnks!