STEP TWELVE

Dec 3, from “Strengthening My Recovery” daily reader

“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to others who still suffer, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.”.” BRB p. 279

“When we first entered recovery, we may have wanted to tell everyone we knew about this amazing program. But we soon found that most people were not interested in what we had to say.  We probably sounded like we were preaching about what they should do. 

We soon learned that carrying the message of recovery was not about chasing people down and forcing them to listen, but standing still and honoring our true space.  We live the message through our words and actions, generating an environment that people want to be part of.  They become more comfortable with us, but may not even know why.

In meetings, we help carry the message to each other when we tell our stories, agree to be a sponsor or fellow traveler, and take on service roles.

Our Ture Selves trust there will always be more to learn when we practice these principles in all our affairs. 

On this day I will share who I have become with those who are willing to listen.  I will remember that my actions speak louder than my words.

My experience:

I have been compelled to not only write, “A Gladiator’s Journey,” but to also share my journey through this blog.  Having experienced some recovery, I would like to share this program with everyone I come in contact with on a daily basis.  But I know that not everyone is ready for that.  So I grow and I show a new me.  One that can be appreciated from all I come in contact with.  When they are ready they will reach out to me, either personally, through this blog, or through my book.  I hope to touch as many lives as I can and let them know about the resources available to them to help them discover that they need to recover. That what they experienced as children was not “normal” and the ill effects it has on them today.  I will only do this when you are ready.  Just know I will always be waiting with an outstretched hand and an Al-Anon Hug!!