I have the beach to myself here in Puerto Rico. I've been here 8-10 times in the past 3-4 yrs. basically because I did what I was told by old-timers. even though I didn't want to do anything they suggested, I swallowed my pride and did it anyway. things that had very little to do (do I thought), with being clean/sober. little things, like asking for help, as soon as I woke. I was told to get on my knees for this because my ego was so big it needed to be squashed, it was trying to show humility.
make my bed, personal hygiene. shower, brush teeth, etc. I can't believe I had to be told those things. 100% honesty... about everything. like AA, I had to be "self supporting". get off government assistance unless I legitimately needed it and qualified. it was supposed to be temporary help, not a way of life. no more sucking off the system. be responsible. be accountable. help others (in and out of AA).
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