Daily Reprieve

From the Daily Reflections of December 16;

. . . nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics. . . .

Both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress. . . . Follow the dictates of a Higher Power and you will presently live in a new and wonderful world, no matter what your present circumstances!   (Alcoholics Anonymous, pages 89, 100)

Doing the right things for the right reasons — this is my way of controlling my selfishness and self centeredness. I realize that my dependency on a Higher Power clears the way for peace of mind, happiness and sobriety. I pray each day that I will avoid my previous actions, so that I will be helpful to others.

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 (Photo by Tommy Clark; Click Image)

This pursuit of sobriety cannot and was never meant to be a solitary journey.  I see a counselor to resist falling too long into depression.  She recommended that I see the following TED talk.  I will share it with you:

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