How safe I feel is in direct proportion to how strong my spiritual program is. If I'm working it diligently - praying and meditating everyday, asking for help from my Higher Power - reading and writing, using the A.A. Big Book and the A.A. 12&12 AND am abstinent, then I'm safe wherever I go.
All of these actions, ensure my Higher Power is with me and in turn, provide safety in the outside world. It's when I don't do them on a daily basis, I feel unsafe. The fear starts creeping in, I start to worry about the future and I can't let go of the things that happened yesterday. My mind starts the crazy talk - the voices start yammering.
When it comes down to it, the work doesn't require much effort to ensure my safety and the freedom I've been given (compared to what I used to go through to get my fix in the past). At first it may seem to for a newcomer because it requires change. Whenever there is change - thought is required - along with vigilance.
As with anything new, continued practice can create habits. It's definitely worth the effort.
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