my daily reflections…

it makes perfect sense to me today, havin lived and practiced this recovery thing for a while, that the theme, unifyin or dominant idea, or subject of discourse, of the 12th step be the joy of livin. through the 11 prior steps i have been able to accept and solve personal problems, have been able to get right with myself, with the world about me, and form a fundamental, solid, and trustin relationship with a power greater than myself, others, and myself. today with an understandin of the key to right principles and attitudes, i get to share my valuable experience with others. i get to share with others where the strength i have comes from and the hope that maybe i can continue to receive the beautiful promises throughout the big book and life itself. with these, i get to hold within me the key to good livin. the spiritual awakenin i have been granted is somethin i must share with others. feelin deep within the responsibility i have to continue to work on me, the tiny mustard seed of recovery falls into worked ground, sendin out its large stem, becomin a shelter for me to live under with forgiveness, hope, freedom, and love. the spirit has entered my life. it helps me to accept the people i love, faults, and all, helpin me love them better. i have learned how to have a good day, though i may not have much to talk about, i get to show that i have more to enjoy. i have learned this from livin and associatin with a fellowship of people who have also learned to live the joy of good livin. the less i try to control everythin around me, the more control i have over everythin, most importantly, myself. i get to show others how a healthy balance between work and prayer are two forces, which gradually give me power makin me better for the world. today i have deep gratitude for the privileges i enjoy. the honesty, hope, and faith i have allow me to live with courage, integrity, and humility. i get to persevere and live with truth and love that flows from the inside outward. 1 day @ a time...