April 27
SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
The difference between life and death in my recovery is the equal difference between service and sacrifice. If I offer you what is in my hand, fine. If I also give you my fingertips, I am lost. Service lightens the load in my heart; sacrifice removes my tools for living. When I go into debt for your existence, the cheer and optimism is sucked from my awareness. My eyes go dead and soon I follow. The cingulotomy of obligation crucifies my future and murders true hope and love. Service feeds my heart and yours. Renovating makes space. It builds the muscles for joy and contentment, pumping and refilling my plate with spirituality.
Wriggle your toes and flex your mind.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Service and Sacrifice
Labels:
12 step recovery,
Affirmation,
Alcoholics Anonymous,
Hope,
Humor,
Service,
Wisdom
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