Last evening I got to really see the program in action. The sponsee I was complaining about (still in jail btw) is out of the picture, but the guy with the boat has ask me to sponsor him, so it became official. He has been struggling with the whole God part of the program, and we've been working steps 2 and 3 for the last week or so. Last night the light bulb came on for him, and I swear it was like his whole face changed. The look of "oh, I get it" was beyond description for me. I truly believe that he had that spiritual moment that only comes once...like the one that I chase today. Call it complete surrender, call it whatever you like, but I know there are people here that know exactly what I'm talking about. In fact, the light came on so bright that it lit me up inside too. Talk about AWESOME! I'm so grateful for the fellowship of AA, and all the people who have been such a big help in my recovery...including you all here!
Brian
P.S. Supposed to be nice this weekend. I think were gonna go work some steps on his boat.
(((Brian))) That is beautiful to hear. I know what you mean. I have been known to go shed a tear to myself afterwards - it is an incredibly beautiful thing to happen and I agree - the change in the face/eyes is so visible. I am so happy for you and your sponsee. Louisa xx
Last night the light bulb came on for him, and I swear it was like his whole face changed. The look of "oh, I get it" was beyond description for me. I truly believe that he had that spiritual moment that only comes once...like the one that I chase today. Call it complete surrender, call it whatever you like, but I know there are people here that know exactly what I'm talking about. In fact, the light came on so bright that it lit me up inside too. Talk about AWESOME! I'm so grateful for the fellowship of AA, and all the people who have been such a big help in my recovery...including you all here!
Brian
I know exactly what you mean. I had my spiritual awakining when I was going thru the DT'S at home for three days. God removed my desire to drink and I am so grateful for that.
Blessings Brian! That is awesome,thank you for your undying service,the therapeutic value of one helping another is definitely without parallel!!!!Keep the light on:)
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Selfishness-self-centeredness! That, we think, is the root of our troubles.
Hey Brian, Awsome. And whats really great is thats how this program is built. That spiritual event not only helped your sponsee (hell, it probably saved his life!) But it immediatley helped you, and by sharing--helped us! Just awe inspiring to be in this group of people! Tom
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Wow Ref...I'm sitting here smiling for you cause you got the double wammy. He got it as a result of your giving it and then you got it again at the same time. My early sponsor told me that often I wouldn't know if the program really worked until I gave it away and watched it work in another member. Yowzers!! excited for you and your sponsee. Keep coming back cause there's more coming (((((hugs)))))
Thank you, Brian. That is beautiful & I know just what you mean. What an awakening & still yet more to be revealed. It is an amazing program. God bless the both of you. Have a truly wonderfilled weekend ;) Love in recovery & fellowship, Danielle x
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Coming to believe does not happen over night. I think I only really got the gist of step 2 when I realized that my spiritual connection would just continue to grow and I would continue to become enlightened over time if I stayed sober and worked the program. In essense...the tricky part seemed to be understanding that I didn't understand God, could not logically explain it...but felt it and believed in it anyhow. I never had any faith in anything before, but now I do.
This whole process of helping others, being helped, and being a part of recovery is also a power so great and larger than any one of us. It makes for a great higher power all on its own if anyone needs to believe in something greater than themself...That was the first obvious higher power to me when I began going to AA.
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Keep coming back. It works if you work it. So work it. You're worth it!
Ever wonder if GOD made you go through Alcoholism so you could help others?
Just a thought.
Larry, -------------- Life is God's novel. Let him write it.
Without a doubt Larry. I have no doubt in my mind that ALL my prayers were answered the day I walked through the door of the treatment center. There's not a single part of my life that hasn't been affected by my recovery and the fellowship of AA. My alcoholism has turned me into the man I am today...the man God wanted for me to be. Thank you all for your caring and support. Never did I think I would ever find people like you all that would and do affect my life in such a positive way. Thank you all!
