PoM 110
One of my sponsees wanted to talk about death…
“We know that when we turn to Him, all will be well with us, here and hereafter.”
AA12x12 Step 11
“The soul exists, and is distinct from the body.”
Gandhi
Both of these men postulate that there’s some existence after death.
Let’s consider what we know to be objectively true:
When you die your money will go to someone else, as well as your home and all your possessions.
Someone was sift through all sentimental keepsakes and throw everything away that’s not of material value.
The only thing that’s left, objectively… Is the love you have given to others
Your love becomes part of their character, which then helps form other peoples character…on and on forever.
Puts a whole new spin on service, doesn’t it?
PoM 111
We live in a 330 square foot studio in an 24 unit building in the second most densely populated city in the US, after Manhattan.
Gummy began to scream hysterically at 3:45 am.
At that point, it was my neighbors who were interested in peace of mind.
Quick feet and warm milk worked fine.
PoM 112
To a former sponcee with 15 years sex addiction recovery:
I am appreciative of something you said fifteen years ago, that, at the time, I wasn’t able to fully receive and process, and you were the very first guy to say it, “When people ask me are you a friend of Bill W.’s?” I say “No…I am a friend of Steve D.’s”
You were the first guy to see whatever modicum of talent God has given me…and I am grateful to you.
PoM 113
HP,
I am grateful to you that I feel bad when I do wrong.
It doesn’t take long to feel like a sick hound dog and know I need to straighten up.
Thanks for the pain…
PoM 114
A new member of PrayerCall asked me if he could get well if he wasn’t at his bottom like he was when he first entered recovery three years ago.
AA has an expression “You can get off the elevator at any floor”.
If I start getting slippery…I try to remember that.
PoM 115
“I am dealing with a sick person who sometimes exhibits symptoms of a disease. I don’t have to take it personally when these symptoms, such as verbal abuse, appear.”
So, if I am shaming, blaming or controlling I am a sick person.
Can you imagine the health that is available when my mind gets well?