When I think about what I do daily for my recovery, I think about gratitude. To me gratitude is an action word, and is something I do for my recovery daily. The whole concept behind 12 step recovery is doing for others. This to me is the most crucial step, and one we must do daily. I think when we lose sight of this, and our lives get too busy for recovery, we are being selfish. I am never too busy to carry the message. If I ever am, then the reality of this is that the relapse has already begun.
Carrying step 12 to the best of my ability every day is vital; from opening a door for the old lady at the store, or taking the cart back in the grocery store parking lot. I think back on my day during my nightly recap every evening, and I can say that the most peace comes from doing for others.
My sponsor suggested long ago after I took my 4th step, that now the work begins and this is when you must stop being so selfish, and carry the message of 12 step recovery. I am constantly reminded every day when things get chaotic and I take my will back and then the phone rings from a member of the program that I am not in charge and my sole purpose is to help others. it never fails how my HP shows up and shows off in my life and keeps me doing step 12 daily. We are not here for us, we are here for others. If we lose that, we lose ourselves and anything we love dearly first!
For me and only me I must never lose sight of the sick and suffering, and I must remain in the trenches with my fellows in and out of recovery and share the message of hope and do step 12 every day! Make it a great day everyone and DO WORK!
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