Grey Book Reflection
We have found it essential to accept reality. Since that time we have not found it necessary to use.
Gray Book, p. 138 (Chapter Eight, Lines 1-2)
Spirituality has been described by one of our predecessors as the right relationship with Reality. In active addiction, our relationship was mostly with the drugs.
Our Literature mentions that we spent time getting, using and finding ways and means to get more drugs. After a while, it was a one-way relationship; the drugs used us. Our reality became distorted.
With our minds and bodies clouded with drugs, it was difficult for us to determine the Truth. We were in denial about our reality; Awareness and Acceptance were foreign to us. Active addiction is a contradiction to Living.
When we used drugs, we violated Spiritual Principles; some of these were the Laws of Nature. Living selfishly actually caused our isolation. Our Literature tells us that our Living skills were reduced to the animal level. Unconditional Surrender means having the Willingness to go to any lengths.
Investing our time in getting, using and finding ways and means to Recover. Some Suggestions are given to us like, attending meetings, staying in touch with other members and studying our Literature. Another suggestion is finding a Sponsor that will Guide us through our Steps and Traditions, which will eventually lead us to the God Of Our Own Understanding.
These Actions will reconnect us to Reality and Awaken our Spirits. Since our Spiritual Awakening is progressive, we must continue to do our part in being part of.
We keep growing in this Process. We will secure our own existence by the positive Actions we keep taking.