“Like catching a disease, Something happened. I caught recovery!”

“Our journey in addiction is progressive. It isolates and drives us into ourselves. Retreating from our humanity with others, we fall into a single, unhappy consciousness. Our world narrows & joy retreats. Laughter is shut out. In our groups we rediscover the joy of belonging. Laughter is one sign of that community; as we join in, we feel our isolation fading, while a new sense of love and belonging emerge. Like addiction, recovery is progressive. Today, I give thanks for rediscovering the joy of sharing and laughter that keeps me connected with others.”

"When trouble comes, do not say: "Why should this happen to me?" Leave yourself out of the picture. Think of other people and their troubles, and you will soon forget about your own. Gradually get away from yourself and you will know the consolation of unselfish service to others. After a while, it will not matter so much what happens to you. It is not so important anymore, except as your experience can be used to help others who are in the same kind of trouble. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may become more unselfish. I pray that I may not be thrown off track by letting the old selfishness creep back into my life.”