Letting Someone Help - Day 5

She was newly sober, forty-eight hours away from her last drink. She was in a restaurant with a group of people more seasoned in recovery. “It’s odd,” she said. “I feel a power to stay sober when I’m with this group that I don’t feel when I’m alone.” It can save our lives to recognize that some things can’t be done on our own.Action: In ancient times, people who were masters used to make newcomers prove how much they wanted help. They had to sacrifice and show by their actions that they were sincere. Many treatment centers used to make drug addicts and alcoholics prove that getting help wasn’t a whim or temporary fix. The purpose of asking for help isn’t just to let the other person know you need it. When you ask, you recognize how much you need help—and then you’re open to receive.From the book: 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact