When one alcoholic/addict shares with another alcoholic/addict

[MajestyJo]

Fear and Faith, they can not occupy the same space. We think we have faith and yet there is often that twinge of fear that creeps up on us. It is often masked by another emotion. Often our fears turn out to be unfounded. If my God leads me to it, He will see me through it.

Often how we perceive things, isn`t in fact reality. I may be our reality in the moment, but that doesn`t necessarily make it real.

Classic Chinese Dragon

The Dragon has always served me well as a symbol of self-confidence and courage. Dragons can make the heart beat stronger instill fire within, and may enable you to stand taller both physically and spiritually speaking.


What I bring from my past is my old tapes, my old behaviors and beliefs, and that is what I need to change in today.

If I want a peaceful and serene life, then if I work on my recovery today, it will make for a better tomorrow.

If I keep looking over my shoulder at my past, then I miss out on today. It can also cause me to trip up in today because I am not watchful of the direction I am taking. The decision I make in today are based on yesterday's experiences instead of the good orderly direction from my Higher Power, if I am not focused and spiritual connected in the moment.

There is no right way or wrong way, all we are asked to do is try.

It is a program of practice, and for me application. I can only do what I can do in today. I can't go into those coulda, shoulda, if onlys, not that I don't, but I try to bring myself back when I am aware that is where I am at.

Really, all we do have is the moment. When you think of it, even an hour ago is old news. The day can start in the moment, just for today, I choose not to use.

I need to let go of the fear to make room for the faith. All I can do is try to be the best me I can be in today. When I stay clean and sober, I have the option.

How I handle each situation is between me and God; if I let Him in and ask for His Care and Direction.

Alcohol is a drug.