Stamp Collecting and Cashing In

Well, a friend talked to me yesterday and he said I collect "stamps" then I cash them in so I can act-out.  I told him, "Yes, the brown ones (for B.S.)."  Then I asked him, "Have you read my blog?"

"No.," he said, "I'm only interested in the here and now, not what you wrote about some other time."

Okay.  It was interesting how he talked about collecting stamps when I had written just that morning about how I clung to a string of memories, etc.  Anyway, I agreed with everything he said.  He's right on it all.  I understand about the game of stamp collecting.  I also know the only way to stop a game is to stop playing.  Drop it.  Walk away.  And the only way to beat a game is to be honest. Which leads right back to the 12 Steps.  The essentials for recovery are Honesty, an Open-mind and Willingness.

No matter how I push and pull on this program it all leads back over and over to the same thing...keep coming back, it works if you work it.  More will be revealed...I'm so grateful recovery is about progress, not perfection!  Whew!  I love and trust my Higher Power to help me through this all...one day at a time.  Sincerely, Carol xoxox