November 2, 2005

Daily Reflections

KEEPING OPTIMISM AFLOAT

The other Steps can keep most of us sober and somehow functioning. But
Step Eleven
can keep us growing. . . .
THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART, p. 240

A sober alcoholic finds it much easier to be optimistic about life.
Optimism is the natural
result of my finding myself gradually able to make the best, rather than
the worst, of each
situation. As my physical sobriety continues, I come out of the fog,
gain a clearer
perspective and am better able to determine what courses of action to
take. As vital as
physical sobriety is, I can achieve a greater potential for myself by
developing an
ever-increasing willingness to avail myself of the guidance and
direction of a Higher
Power. My ability to do so comes from my learning--and practicing--the
principles of the
A.A. program. The melding of my physical and spiritual sobriety produces
the substance
of a more positive life.

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