Loosid Sober Tip of the Day February 13

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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#3

I don't really think that's necessary for a spiritual program I was a 7-year crack addict and cold turkey by leaving the situation behind and moving forward with my life I woke up all morning and decided this was not for me. And I dropped it

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#4

Being sober is opening the door for most of us it’s a new beginning finding the right network of people and learning from them what it takes to be successful in your program they teach you that everything is laid out for a reason it works finding your comfort I know for some isn’t easy there are trust issues take that leap of faith believing in yourself and understand that so many people have made it thanks to this program you can live your life I’ve learned that there’s so many people in recovery that honestly want to help out of compassion for a fellow person I can’t describe how important it is finding supportive people for some never having some one for guidance and support was hard but having support today through this fellowship is a fresh start a new beginning a chance for a life if your new don’t give up hold on your here :blush:that’s your new beginning I hope everyone has a blessed day :pray:t3::sparkles::hugs:

#5

I personally believe that the spiritual program is crucial, and I attend Celebrate Recovery

#6

Just did step 3. Dipping my feet in the spiritual pool. Open mind and heart.

#7

Love it all

#8

That is awesome Johnny and a small percentage can do exactly what you did. I admire and respect you for being able to that, but most of us require a little more in order to do so. The 12 step programs and other independent faith-based programs are great and have been beneficial for such a large portion of those of us in recovery that they seem to be the ones everyone wants to talk about.

I agree with you that in recovery circles spiritually and the 12 steps seem to be the only method the majority of us talk about, but yes there are other ways and we each have to find the way that works for us. Again, I respect that you found such discipline in yourself to go cold turkey!

For example:

  1. There is the cold turkey and self motivation method as you did, which works for a small percentage and may or may not have much community support.

  2. There are the 12 step programs which there are versions for Agnostics, Atheists, Buddhists, and Christians; those that believe in God and those that believe in a Higher Power which could be God or a recovery group, or any object of one's choosing.

  3. There are SMART Recovery groups which are science based instead of spiritual or faith-based and offer community support.

  4. There are faith-based programs such as Dharma Recovery and Refuge Recovery (Buddhist based recovery programs) and Celebrate Recovery (conservative, Christian based program) along with countless other lesser known faith-based groups/communities.

Those are just the methods I am aware of. Is anyone else aware of any other options to add to this list as I am always looking for other types of groups/programs to check out. Variety is the spice of life after all.

I do have to say that since cold turkey didn't work for me, I chose to do the 12 steps after reluctance to them for years and multiple DWI's they work for me. Even though I am a Christian (a progressive Christian), I personally like the Secular and Proactive versions of the 12 steps which then makes it a guide for daily living without the spirituality component unless one chooses to add it in on their own. I also really like the Dharma Recovery materials which are based on Buddhism, specifically the 8 Principles of Buddhism. And SMART Recovery has been very beneficial to me also, esp their handbook with all the different skills.

Anyway, thanks for letting me throw my 2 cents in on your comment and this topic as a whole. Again congratulations for having the self-discipline and motivation to do it in your own.

#9

Being sober isn't enough, being just dry isn't enough. To find real happiness through life, and to enjoy life on life's terms, spirituality is Key for me! To find my inner peace, and to be happy, n love me, meditation, meetings, fellowship, and service work. Knowing who my God wants me to be is essential for me, for a lifetime of happiness through sobriety. I'm not all the way there yet, but I know for this alcoholic/ drug addict I am on my way!! Much love to all!!!