I am finding that the meetings I initially choose not to attend, usually turn out to be the standout ones.
Such was the case last night. I had my Dr. Pepper and settled into the usual banter with my family. As the chairperson made her rounds handing out the preamble material, she leaned into me and asked me if I would like to share my story. WOW ! I had shared snippets of my story before, but never actually asked to be a speaker. I was very very nervous, trembling, shaking, and had a faltering voice. This bruised and battered soul was able to put together a few disjointed thoughts to let my family know how grateful I was to have Them, the Program, and most important of all, my Sobriety.
There was an older fellow who came up to me after the meeting and thanked me for sharing. He said he was glad I did it, because he couldn't. And with that I finally figured out what it was like to really give back to the program what I got out of it, and part of that process is sharing. Which really is a part of Service.
Lord, Thank you for allowing me to share, again.
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I'm proud to say I am an Alcoholic, and my name is Scott.
If the plan for me is divinely inspired, no man shall find fault with where I am today, or how I got here.
That is beautiful, mstrmsn, and what it's really all about. Sharing, support, and speaking that "Language of the Heart" that only other alcoholics can understand. We are not alone anymore.
I am so happy that you had such a fulfilling and great meeting last night!! Enjoy your Sunday!!!
Joni
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
I am sooo happy for you! Keep up the positive work and your dreams and desires will come true! Your proof of that!!!!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
Thanks for sharing your share, Scotty. We do this together & your progress is my inspiration. Thanks for being here & thanks for staying sober for today. God bless, Danielle x
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
My sponsor always says there are only 2 meetings I must attend, those I want to and those I don't! I, too, am amazed, still, at what can happen or what I can learn at the ones I don't want to!
(((hugs)))
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
