The Influence of My Higher Power
Influence can come in many form and fashions. You can be under the influence of substances, ideas, principles, and people, among other things. We find as addicts and alcoholics that we tend to use influence to change the way that we feel. The desire to change the way that we feel comes not by choice but by way of a primal need that every human has to connect with something greater than themselves.
The Best Version of Myself
During my active alcoholism I had little to no compassion. I was selfish, self-absorbed, and self-centered which left me only being concerned for myself. I had no compassion for myself because I was slowly poisoning my body and ruining my life each day, I kept reaching for the Vodka bottle.
Finding God's Direction
Spirituality, to me, means to be of God’s Spirit. I used to ask myself “What does it mean to be of the spirit?” The whole concept of being spiritual was a hard thing for me to fully grasp.