I was reflecting recently about my sobriety in this past year and what it has meant to me and those close to me and how my life has changed. One of the things I treasure most is the ability to enjoy simple everyday things again. My sponsor would say to me "commence at a simpler level" when I was struggling with a step or some other issue, because we tend to over think everything. We have the ability to change the path of our day -- having a bad day, change it. Have a resentment, address it right away. Have a problem, give it to your HP for a while. And it works.
This is the greatest gift I have received.
My daughter (away at school down in Maryland) told me about a conversation she had with my son (home with us here in NJ) a few months ago. He said "everyone goes to bed early now. There's no fighting, no screaming and yelling. It's really peaceful here." It doesn't get much better than that for me.
We have to thank God for peace in our lives. It is one of the best gifts. My 2 children were my indicators as to how my recovery was progressing. I did not want to harm them any more like I did when I was drinking with my irresponsible and insane behaviour. Thanks for sharing that Patrick and well done. I always like to hear about how a man has restored his family.
Thanks for sharing that Patrick. I too find much pleasure in the simple little things in life today. The time I get to spend with my wife and kids, friends in the fellowship, and time spent with them all have made life so very precious to me today. I'm so grateful for the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Brian
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Nothing ever truly dies. The universe wastes nothing. Everything is simply, transformed. :confuse:
