I’m bipolar; I’m manic depressive, I’m OCD, ADHD, now I’ve heard I might have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder.) Wait a minute, I never thought about any of this when I took a drink, a pill or anything you suggested at a party would put me in a good mood. "Everybody Must Get Stoned" was the wave I was on, until, now clean and sober, I’m hearing about all of the things I think I’m suffering from. I called my sponsor, and he laughed!
Of course you’re all that, you’re 90 days sober; your body & mind are just starting to defrost. You’ve done the A,B,C’s of the program; now, write down all of your symptoms; your grudges, fears and sexual issues that are troubling you. In fact, come over tomorrow and I’ll show you the instructions in the Big Book, and even give you a guide as a short cut.” Then, he hung up! I’ll go to any lengths for a short cut, (and still do!) and I went over. And it worked!! The formula still does 43 years later.
Yesterday, I met my friend Bobbie for lunch at The Tipsy Hippie Grill. Sitting outside, connecting with the beauty of the forest & the vibe of the place, like the slogan at Mad Magazine, “What, me worry?”
It was the perfect place to let go of all of the drama, outside and inside. Sure, we both have issues we’re dealing with, but letting go is the solution suggested. It helps being with another person you trust, and we left in a better mood, without a couple of Lemon Drop Martinis they were having at the table beside us, or taking off our clothes!
I used to get stoned for 15 years. Thanks for such a priceless gift.
