NO.
I should hope not.
Last Sunday, I celebrated 5844 days of sobriety—16 years.
I STILL have to be vigilant every day—that’s why I am still counting the days after 16 years.
The laurel wreath is a symbol of triumph and is worn as a chaplet around the head awarded to victors in athletic competitions, including the ancient Olympics. If someone is resting on their laurels, they appear to be satisfied with the things they have achieved and have stopped putting effort into what they are doing.
Dangerous.
When I rest on my laurels, things will progressively get worse. Then—relapse.
No, thank you.
I have a daily reprieve based on my spiritual condition—today is all I have.
“It is easy to let up on the spiritual program of action and rest on our laurels. We are headed for trouble if we do, for alcohol is a subtle foe. We are not cured of alcoholism. What we really have is a daily reprieve contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition. Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God’s will into all of our activities. ‘How can I best serve Thee – Thy will (not mine) be done.’ These are thoughts, which must go with us constantly. We can exercise our will power along this line all we wish. It is the proper use of the will.” (PAGE 85, Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous)
What is my spiritual program of action for today?
• surrendering to God
• working the 12-steps continuously
• service to others
• meetings
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”
1 Peter 5:8
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