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December 18th – Time is Not a Tool
“Continuous and thorough action is essential to our recovery.”
– Life with Hope, second edition, page 68
After many years in Marijuana Anonymous, I know that if my brain was to tell me I’m not an addict and maybe I can use again, it’s my addiction talking. Gratefully, I’ve never lost my fear of going back to being a slave to marijuana. It quit working long before I was able to quit. I have a daily reprieve IF I continue to attend meetings, work the Steps with a sponsor, and give away what I have been so freely given.
Early on, I heard a member say, “Time is not a tool.” This tells me that no matter how long I’ve been clean, my years don’t keep me clean today. Time shows me that I can get through all kinds of experiences staying clean but I still need to do the work.
When I was new, I thought the tools would be different when I had more time; but I’ve discovered that the tools are always the same, no matter whether I have a day or 10 years: going to meetings, working the steps, and working with others.
Final thought: I wake up each morning and give thanks for another day, and ask to stay clean for this 24 hours.
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