But just how, in these circumstances, does a fellow ‘take it easy?’ That’s what I want to know. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 26
I was never known for my patience. How many times have I asked, “Why should I wait, when I can have it all right now?” Indeed, when I was first presented the Twelve Steps, I was like the proverbial “kid in a candy store.” I couldn’t wait to get to Step Twelve; it was surely just a few months’ work, or so I thought! I realize now that living the Twelve Steps of A.A. is a lifelong undertaking.
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Yes it is – no quick fixes for us! But over time things do get fixed. I didn’t used to be able to get through a whole day, or even a lot of hours, without drinking. And by doing what is suggested one day at a time, I have now been sober for A WHOLE YEAR! Thank you God
Congratulations! Today is my anniversary as well and I enjoy having this reading. I seek quick fixes as much as I did on my first anniversary however it’s just my initial reaction. I don’t know that I’ll ever become a patient person but changing through the steps with the support of the fellowship has made me a more tolerant person. Learning a formula for living that was realistic for long-term sobriety has taken some time and something I still work on regularly (I’m still in a hurry to finish ‘getting better’). I am so thankful to God for giving me my sobriety and all the other gifts that come with it, when I walked in the doors of AA 9 years ago I could imagine staying sober for more than three days, today I can’t imagine living for 3 hours the way I spent years of my life.
Congratulations to both of you! Our journeys are on the long winding road. We have taken the right direction with God’s guidance. I received my two year token in January – it is unbelievable what can happen when we are able to exercise management over our selfish EGO.
It really has taken Patience! But it is worth it!
Bob
I also have a little over a year sobriety… about 2 months ago I began chairing a meeting and really discovered what a treasure the Daily Reflections is… that of course led me to this website, another blessing. And its amazing just how true and approps the reflections are… just last night I told my daughter that I had no sage advice concerning relationships, but one saying from AA seemed approriate: Easy Does It! She liked it; and I felt good too, sharing something with her – a year ago this was not happening.
Don
Congrats to all of us for staying sober another day. Cheers!
sometimes you gotta stop and smell the roses. Patience is a virtue. Staying in recovery is a combination of hard work and good fortune.
I am here to say,AA works, If you want it to,
I came to AA in 1961, Was in a good group in Greenpoint B’klyn. Went to 3 meetings in our own group, Then to other groups the other 4 days.
I was told not to count the days, But to live 1 day at a time,And I did just that. Feb 3rd This year I was (and still am)sober 49 Years.
I belive in “This to shall pass” Work at it and you will to.
Charlie
I requested this subscription by mistake. Please cancel this subscription. I do not have an alcohol problem. I’ll look further into your website to find Daily Reflections more appropriate for my situation.
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