Loosid Sober Tip of the Day May 12

The last two days we have looked at being sober and getting sober. Today, we look at what it takes to stay sober.

One big part of staying sober is to continue to be of service to others on a daily basis, both inside and outside of recovery. There is a saying that the only way to keep our sobriety is to give it away.

This has proved to be incredibly important if not mandatory. Working with others the spiritual program that has freed us reminds us exactly what we need to do so by helping others we help ourselves.

We also need to continue to work the spiritual program that freed us in the first place. In 12 step groups this consists of working the last 3 steps every day (10,11 & 12).

The final thing is we need to keep connected to our sober network. This could be meetings, support groups, or people who hold you accountable on a daily basis.

Gift yourself today with these 3 important steps of sobriety. You will be surprised the amazing life you have in front of you.

How did these 3 days work for you? If you are newly sober, did they help give you more clarity and more importantly, the impetus to start your journey?

If you have been sober a while, did it help remind you of the journey that you have been through and the importance of taking these 3 steps?

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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I've been working on giving more than I receive. I strive to be the best servant I can be. There's so much peace in that. It's unity.

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They are 3 important steps to live by. Works for me!!!

Anyone else struggling with the fact that they give give give and can never ask for anything? As an adult child of a dysfunctional family, I learned to serve others but it was not okay to take care of myself.

Bingo..Bill said you can't keep it unless you give it away, or give freely of yourself...

Self care is the first level of service. We must learn to serve our needs and care for our selves. However, if we stop at self care we have isolated ourselves from others. Reaching out to others and serving them as well keeps us connected and helps us heal our own wounds.