Feb. 13, 2015 - Readings in Recovery: Step by Step

The Serenity Prayer

Step by Step

Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 

Today, understanding that not reaching back into yesterday and bringing the emotional baggage of regret, shame and grief into today is easier said than done, I will try instead to come to terms by pledging myself once again to the Program. If I can remember that most of the emotional wounds I bear today were bred on the battleground of active alcoholism, I ask for the wisdom not to deepen those wounds by way of a slip or relapse. As for dealing with any hurts from past losses, regrets and everything else bad, I must first forgive myself for my role in bringing on those injuries, and I must believe that my strongest amend is not to take the action that set it off - drink. Today, I confess that ignoring the mistakes of my past condemns me to repeat them, and my recovery may well hinge on staying in a Program of sobriety - and starting the process of forgiving myself. And our common journey continues. Step by step. - Chris M., 2015