Pleasant day today, good morning and work went well in the sun.

AA meeting share was focused on helping other alcoholics, the strength of the AA 12-step program and focusing on one day at a time.

The share made me think about the progress I have made so far in my recovery and the ups and downs I have been going through.

I shared how I have mentioned AA its benefits and my progress to some alcoholics I know, some who are still in denial and a few who have not touched alcohol for over a year now. The meeting share touched on how fellows in the AA should never turn away and Alcohlic who is seeking help, even if they turn up to a meeting having had a drink, as they are seeking help.  Helping another alcoholic is an important part of AA and helping you to remain sober.

The few people I have mentioned the previous too though, are not seeking help and seemed a little disinterested in the AA.  I accept this and this is fine, you can only help people that want it.  I have however said to them that if they consider it, to get in touch and I will take them to a meeting.  I feel AA has been a major part of my recovery, by allowing me to share what’s on my mind.  I do however still need to find a sponsor and get back into the 12 steps.

Focusing on one day at a time, I shared how this has been key to my recovery.  I stick to a daily plan and routine and don’t overthink things.  I also write this daily reflection every evening, as a way of letting my day’s events go and putting my mind to rest.  I try hard every day not to think about the past or the future, as this will lead me to overthink, and simply deal with one day at a time.

I heard a saying for the first time this evening, ‘If you keep one foot in the past, and a foot in tomorrow, you are pissing on today’.  I found this saying to be very relevant and it is a nice lighthearted way of looking at ‘one day at a time’.