Spiritual Program

[MajestyJo]

Lifelines to sobriety, be they tenuous or strong
May often take a simple form, but are never proven wrong,
Openness and honesty; a willingness to change
May seem like such a simple task, yet so difficult to maintain.
For only you can take that step, that is needed to be free
Because that step is to turn to God, and to accept His Will, you see.

Once in touch with spirituality, cold reality will set in,
And the footwork to recovery is upon you to begin
So seize the opportunity to open up and share
Your strengths, hopes, experience with those who really care.

Remember gratitude and humility are essential qualities
That are greatly needed in your life, so you may always lead
An honest, structured program, filled with the steps that you must do
Service, meetings; above all, to thine own self be true.
Prayer and meditation, to begin and end each day
I highly recommended, a small price indeed to pay.

So live according to the Big Book; take it one day at a time.
Keep it simple. Easy does it; this will bring you peace of mind.
But the lifeline to sobriety that you will absolutely need,
Is the belief you have within yourself; for recovery to succeed.

- Lois Stargratt

There is a big difference between sober and sobriety. For me, that was the 12 Steps of recovery that are applicable to all areas of my life, no matter what my belief or disbelief in God is. It doesn't matter what substance I used, it all leads to the same soul sickness.