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Old 07-15-2019, 05:20 AM
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Redmayne
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Just letting the day unfold..

For me, recovery has meant, using the practices and principles learned from the book, 'Alcoholics Anonymous' enhanced by , at the same time listening to a recording of one of,'Joe & Charlie: Big Book Study Meeting.' Which I'm told doesn't get mentioned enough on SR?

To which, over the years I've added the practices and principles of Stoic philosophy. With particular emphasis on the Stoic Virtues of exercising practical wisdom, temperance self control, courage (in dealing with both others and myself) and being just.

With my sobriety,always coming first, as opposed to just one more drink...above anyone or anything... and just, 'letting the day unfold'.

By just learning to recognise and accept that I, like many others, including all my friends on SR suffer from the disease/illness of alcoholism and despite the fact I wouldn't wish it on myself or anyone else for that matter.,'we are where we are'. And both me,and my recovery,along with everyone else, are best placed in adopting it as, a way of life to which we,and everything else that's going on around us. Is best undertaken by letting the day unfold...a day at a time.

This may not bring miracles, but it brings sobriety, and that or me at least, as I'm sure it is for many others, is a miracle in itself.
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