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For me, sobriety has to come first. If I don’t put it above everything else, I know I’ll lose it all. I’ve never liked the phrase “spiritually fit” because it feels like there’s no room left to grow. I don’t want to just maintain — I want to keep growing and improving.
My sobriety feels like a daily workout of the Twelve Steps. They really are that simple. I can practice them each day. In the morning, I remind myself I’m powerless over alcohol, people, places, and things. I pray to my Higher Power, ask for help with whatever’s ahead, and turn my will over.
During the day, I try to stay aware of myself. I take inventory when something comes up, and I look at my part. Sometimes I need to call my sponsor just to vent and get pulled back in line. She’s really good at pointing out my defects. At night, I look back over the day and see if I owe anyone an amends, making a note for tomorrow. I end the day with prayer, grateful for the lessons I was given.
All through the day, I talk to my Higher Power and look for ways to help others — not for me, but for them. And when I really pay attention, I can see the promises right in front of me, even in the small things.
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