Pass It On

Looking back over a quarter of a century ago at a time when my old friend, Jack B., was helping me through some of the rough spots on the road to recovery I remember his words to me after I expressed my gratitude. He said three simple words. "Pass it on."

Jack taught me that I never have to drink again unless I want to. He taught me that people really can, and do, recover from alcoholism. He also taught me some things about me. Even though he and I had a falling out a few years down the road (and we never really dealt with that) I like to honor his memory now by doing what he suggested. I like to pass it on.

I recently learned that a friend, who also happens to be my sponsee, is now a sponsor for the first time. My only hope and wish is for him to do the same. Pass it on, brother, just pass it on.

Anger vs. Peace Of Mind

Ralph Waldo Emerson said "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind." Something worth thinking about, isn't it?