Yet
He realized that as long as he focuses on his program today, and not his program yesterday, Higher Power’s promises are both in the present and in the future.
One Day at a Time
He learned to recognize true success by not focusing on the work needed to complete everything, but by appreciating the amount of work completed today.
Wisdom-to-Knowledge Ratio
Exercising the principles of the program daily produces a wisdom that knowledge alone can never provide.
Changing Me: Steps Six and Seven
He discovered that continuing to take Steps Six and Seven, he became more willing to have God remove his defects.
Prayer to Invite, Not to Persuade
He realized that by only praying for God’s will, God revealed his will and answered his past prayers for sobriety.
Where Were You?
She remembers a historical event by reflecting on where she has been and where she is today as a result of this Program.
A Great Caution in Amends
While caution is suggested to the newcomer in the beginning of the White Book, similar caution can be found in abundance on Step Nine throughout our literature.
A Complete Stranger
Enthusiasm for recovery and a newfound willingness to be honest without careful consideration before sharing can lead to an awkward situation.
My Life Story On the Table
Wisdom has taught her that enthusiasm in early recovery did not always translate into appropriate sharing.
I Had Only Three Options
A Journal of 90 Meetings in 90 Days. Luc D. traveled to Nashville in 2009 to attend 90 in-person meetings in 90 days in a desperate attempt to save his life after a relapse binge. He kept a journal during this time and shared it with other members. Below and in the following editions, ESSAY will be sharing parts of his journal.
