I have always heard in AA meetings that this is a simple program, but not easy. We need to stop the addictive behavior. Staying stopped is the “not easy” part. That requires a little work. Looking at those behaviors and replacing them with healthier choices. Establishing a new routine that supports my new life.
Not complicated. I am the one who tends to over-complicate things. Keeping it simple is the first part of the plan for recovery.
Like my dog, I need to listen to my Master’s voice and...
Come.
Sit.
Stay.
Listen.
Heel (heal.)
People ask me, “Heidi, why do you still go to meetings after all these years? Aren’t you cured?” I realized that a huge piece of my staying sober was connection to others. Being in meetings with others like myself, reminds me that they are doing this sober thing too. And, with each others’ help and God, we can maintain our sobriety daily.
When I sit in the meeting rooms, I hear God talk to me through the others in the room. I go to meetings to hear God talk to ME! It’s magic.
I always come away lifted.
Try it.
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me”
John 10:27
Click on my books below to buy.
