Arise and Face the Day

One of the first suggestions given me in my early sobriety was an excellent one. I was told every morning, when I woke up, to thank my Higher Power for that night's rest and ask for help in my helplessness to stay sober for that day. Then I was to spend some time in thinking about the simple rewards of sobriety: waking up in my own bed; not being sick with the dry heaves; no fear as to where my car was or that the telephone might ring informing me about some horrible incident of the night before; being able to look out the window and enjoy the sight of green grass or white snow. Following this, I was to arise and face the day, certain of the fact that if I followed the directions given me by Alcoholics Anonymous, made contact with other members, and placed my trust in the God of my understanding, I would receive the gift of another day of sobriety. For this I was and am very grateful.