We are not a glum lot.

"Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be."

Abraham Lincoln

"We have been speaking to you of serious, sometimes tragic things.  We have been dealing with alcohol in it's worst aspect.  But we aren't a glum lot.  If newcomers could see no joy or fun in our existence, they wouldn't want it.  We absolutely insist on enjoying life." - pg 132 Alcoholics Anonymous

Strong admonishment!  "Insist on enjoying Life"  

Remember that we've been given reprieve from that obsession to drink.  For that I'm truly grateful.  AA only promised me one thing under certain conditions.  If I thoroughly follow the path as shown in the Big Book and  remember that it's only a daily reprieve based on my spiritual condition, the obsession to drink is lifted.  

That's it.  Fini.  Nothing extra to add.

What I do with the rest of my life is up to me.  

All I ever wanted was to be truly happy.  

Comfortable in my own skin.

Just how happy are you now that you're sober?  

What a great question.  So many times we share in the rooms and yet we forget just how grateful we should be.  I mean...I don't drink alcohol anymore.  That is awesome!!!  No more chasing a drink down.  Dodging the wife's looks or worried about getting caught in a sobriety check point.  What's not to be happy about?  

Bills?  We all have them.

Domestic woes?  Yup, got them too.

Employment or Lack of Employment?  Yeah, been there, done that.

The real deal is that I do not have to drink anymore.  

Old Abe had it right.  You're as happy as you want to be.  If you don't want to be happy, then you're not.

I chose to be happy today.

I chose to share my happiness today.

And, when some one asks why I'm so happy I'll smile and tell them....

"Because I want to be."

Happiness and Gratitude should go hand in hand.

Thanks to my Higher Power for giving me the strength I need for today.

Love y'all

Don't worry, Be Happy....lol