my daily reflections…

the gifts i receive as a result of the 12 spiritual steps and the remainin 24 principles of the traditions and concepts, give me the courage and strength to live my spiritual awakenin and carry the message to alcoholics, while practicin the principles in all my affairs as best as i can. this is not only service toward my HP, the program, and others, it is also service toward myself. whether or not my subconscious mind ever becomes entirely free from alcoholic thoughts, today through havin had a spiritual awakenin, i have a solution to the pollution of the next drink that doesnt include a 1st drink. as i have conditioned my conscious mind against a 1st drink, i get to stay sober usin what i have learned about myself so my subconscious mind doesnt get the best of me. not forgettin my last drink and the happenins while out doin my dirt, i get to be empathetic to the plight of those still sufferin. with that empathy i get to be responsible and compassionate, connectin to another and hopefully showin them a way out of their personal misery by carryin the message. when i continue to kneel before the stream of goodness, mountains of power, and the strength of the stars, i get to feel my HPs will and give what was so freely given to me. i get to show the miracle and mystery of recovery that calls me to experience His wonders in ordinary moments. with a lack and want of control, aware of how another, or myself, may be feelin, i get to pass on my experience, strength, and hope, expressin the consequential and unparalleled miracles that happened to me before and after my recovery. with an understandin that relationships are built with communication, i get to show and tell how my HP has restored me to sanity and has enabled me to live with some peace of mind. this all furthers my spiritual experience and awakenin as i grow my spirituality by livin and workin alongside those i may come into contact with throughout my day. for me, it is the essence of step 12s service work in action. 1 day @ a time...