Hi all,
Got to attend my home group last night. That meeting is so special to me. The people in that room have given me so much comfort over the last 2.5 years+. It is so reassuring to know that others suffer from this disease and that it has messed up their thoughts as much as it has messed up mine. Who knew your brain could deceive you so well?
So, we talked about sponsorship last night as our topic. It has been on my mind lately for several reasons, not the least of which is that I sat down on Sunday and reviewed/completed Step 3 with my sponsor. Hurray for me!!! It is so funny sometimes to read the answers I wrote. I think to one of the questions all I did was write more questions!
I don't usually sit down and chug out the answers to a Step all at once (I'm working through the questions in Paths to Recovery). Step 3 spanned from March to August for me to answer all of the questions. So, when I go back to read what I wrote 3-6 months ago, it is quite interesting.
My program sponsor is also my service sponsor for me in the DR position. So, I got to spend some time talking to her about DR and how all of that is going. In my mind I'm not living up to what I think I should be doing. But I'm learning that is my disease talking to me. So, I just keep reminding myself every single solitary day (sometimes hourly) "Progress, not perfection."
Well, I'm through the first cup of coffee, so I guess it is time to dig into the work I get paid for.
Hugs to all of you. Don't be afraid to think of service to your group or your District. It is a wonderful way to practice your program skills in a forgiving and encouraging environment.
Angela B.
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Hello Angela, It is Rose A. So sorry to hear that you lost someone dear to you. I am glad you have a lot of support through the program. I just wanted to share with you my way of boosting my confidence each morning: I take a few moments to silently connect with my higher power asking that he/she walk beside me through the day and show me what it is I need or need to do. Then I turn my day over and focus on what I have in front of me to do. I hope this helps you some. I am enjoying my new position, it is fast paced and rewarding. Have a great day in service, Rose A.
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