June 28, 2024 - Readings in Recovery: Step by Step

 

Step by Step
Friday, June 28, 2024

Today …”having had a spiritual awakening.”

Today, ask seriously and honestly what “spiritual awakening” means. If I talk the Program’s talk but don’t walk the walk, I am little more than a dry drunk and have missed one of recovery’s most elusive and cherished accomplishments — a fundamental change emotionally and spiritually. If I talk of adherence to service to the Program and other alcoholics who still suffer but beg off because I am too busy, my talk is little more than self-righteous, self-serving, sanctimonious ego-blowing. Today, I need to ask if I have truly undergone the basic requirement of a spiritual awakening — a fundamental change in attitude, perspective and spirituality. And if I conclude that I have not, it’s back to the basics. And our common journey continues. Step by step. — Chris M., 2024