I carried my memorized Serenity Prayer
with me where ever I went and still go
for just such emergencies.
In early recovery I learned that when
a drinking thought poped in my head,
it did me no good to fantasize or dream
about it, or even entertain those unwanted
drinking thoughts.
So going to the grocery store, I had my
list already in hand and the store mapped
out in my mind, with plans of going in to
get just what was on my list, don't lollygag
around and get the puck out of there as quickly
as I could.
Eventually over time it did get easier to
venture in the store, but I was always on
high alert with my program to tap into
when alcohol was lurking around the corner
isle.
Begin building a strong recovery foundation
each day to live upon so you will be prepared
for whatever life thows your way.
