We learned not to dislike the person but
rather hate the drink and what it does to
us.
Arming ourselves with the knowledge
of the disease of alcoholism then applying
the tools of steps and principles to guide
us thru the day so we dont have to drink
is good practice.
Just like it is going to grammer school,
grade school, high school, college, we
go everyday with books, paper and pen
in hand ready to learn our lessons for
the day. We go to the library or home
to study and do homework to pass the
tests the next day.
Same thing with learning how to not
drink, drug, over eat, gamble etc.
each day.
Learning a new lesson takes lots of
studying, similar to learning a new
language. Practice practice practice
each day to learn ways to avoid those
triggers that make us do the things we
dont want to do and are not healthy for
us.
Some lessons take time to learn, but
dont give up. The reward or grade we
get each day is a sober one.
That's worth a gold star at the top of
your day or page.
