Loosid Sober Tip of the Day April 12

Sober Tips
#1

Yesterday we discussed how it feels to be sober. Today we look at what it takes to get sober.

Moving from being sober to getting sober requires us to start working a spiritual program.

We have removed the ‘spirits’ and need to replace it with spirituality.

In 12 step Groups, this consists of Unity (meetings and fellowship), Service (to others), and working the 12 steps.

Whatever the spiritual program, you need to enter it swiftly. If we sit in the seat of sobriety and not embark on a spiritual program, we will stay in pain.

There are people who stay ‘being sober’ without a spiritual program for decades and, while they are officially sober, they have not worked a spiritual program and because of this, have not had the opportunity to remove the blockages required to set them free. We often refer to these people as dry.

If you have questions on what to do, ask in the comment section below. The Loosid community is here to help you.

If you have been sober for a while and are working a spiritual program, help the newcomers by sharing your experience below.

There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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#2
#3

I have been in AA 5 years. This last stumble, I have realized I must complete the 4th step. As hard as it is, I must work through steps 4 and 5 to truly be free!

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#4

Just trying to stay sober 1 day at a time. Today at work then gym then AA Zoom tonight. That’s all I can focus on now.

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#5

Working a spiritual program for me is like this;
AA program
Church
Praying and meditation
Journaling
Helping others
Meetings
Sponsoring others
Meditation
Yoga
Exercise
Hiking
Reading books on spirituality and recovery
Learning about me, going inside myself to deal with past trauma
Being in the moment
As I grow spiritually I begin to have a sense of well being internally and externally. We don’t have to go to AA, NA or recovery dharma or refuge recovery to get spiritually, but these programs will help get us on track and keep us accountable. I’ve tried to get sober on my own(dry) it didn’t last long as my thinking was blocked by my past. I hope you find a program that works for you and you share your experience with us. Regardless of what program you work I love you for you. Have a blessed day filled with love and peace within!
Get out there and help others…

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#6

Thanks for the information. I was just discharged from a 30 day CSS program from RCA Danvers, MA and the program you work is tremendous.
I thought I could quit alcohol on my own.
But as we know I need a Higher Power.
I tried many times to stay sober but I never worked Spirituality.

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#7

I'm actively involved in my sobriety working the 12 steps daily minutes by the minute. I depend totally on God to help me incorporate the 12 steps(which I believe is His will for my life).

#8

Not a big fan of this tip. Labeling a sober person as just "dry" because the way they're staying sober does not meet the spiritual bar is a bit judgemental. There's no one way. Just stick with it one day at a time.