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#47 Commitment (Feb 16) - Ben S. (Phila., PA)
Ben came out of treatment with a mandate to attend eight meetings per week in addition to his outpatient treatment. Having no idea how that was going to work, he made his way into the rooms of AA and soon learned that there were people just like him, just trying to stay sober and live successfully. Today, even with a family, his business and a very full life, Ben manages to continue to make meetings, participate in fellowship and to be a productive, inspiring sober man in recovery. Truly inspirational story and a wonderful discussion with Ben on the concept of Commitment in recovery.
Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125
There came a time in my program of recovery when the third stanza of the Serenity Prayer—"The wisdom to know the difference"—became indelibly imprinted in my mind. From that time on, I had to face the ever-present knowledge that my every action, word and thought was within, or outside, the principles of the program. I could no longer hide behind self-rationalization, nor behind the insanity of my disease. The only course open to me, if I was to attain a joyous life for myself (and subsequently for those I love), was one in which I imposed on myself an effort of commitment, discipline, and responsibility.
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Ben came out of treatment with a mandate to attend eight meetings per week in addition to his outpatient treatment. Having no idea how that was going to work, he made his way into the rooms of AA and soon learned that there were people just like him, just trying to stay sober and live successfully. Today, even with a family, his business and a very full life, Ben manages to continue to make meetings, participate in fellowship and to be a productive, inspiring sober man in recovery. Truly inspirational story and a wonderful discussion with Ben on the concept of Commitment in recovery.
Understanding is the key to right principles and attitudes, and right action is the key to good living.
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 125
There came a time in my program of recovery when the third stanza of the Serenity Prayer—"The wisdom to know the difference"—became indelibly imprinted in my mind. From that time on, I had to face the ever-present knowledge that my every action, word and thought was within, or outside, the principles of the program. I could no longer hide behind self-rationalization, nor behind the insanity of my disease. The only course open to me, if I was to attain a joyous life for myself (and subsequently for those I love), was one in which I imposed on myself an effort of commitment, discipline, and responsibility.
Need the Daily Reflection Book?
Visit our web site
Visit our blog
Visit our Facebook Group
Follow us on Twitter
Support the Podcast:
- On Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailyreflection
- On PayPal: https://paypal.me/dailyreflection
Support the show
Need the Daily Reflection Book?
Visit our web site
Read about Recovery on our Blog
Visit our Facebook Group
Follow us on Twitter
Support the Podcast:
- On Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailyreflection
- On PayPal: https://paypal.me/dailyreflection
If you’re struggling with alcohol or addiction, or wondering how to stop drinking it’s helpful to know that there’s a solution that has worked for millions of people. The Daily Reflection Podcast provides hope, and inspiration through the shared experiences of people that have found a way out.