Just as material losses are not necessary
to indicate alcoholism,
material gains are not the true indications of sobriety.
The real rewards aren't material in nature.
I have friends now because I know how to be a friend
and I know how to nurture and encourage
valuable friendships. . .
And, most importantly, I know who I am.
I know my goals, dreams, values, and boundaries,
and I know how to protect, nurture, and validate them.
Those are the true rewards of sobriety,
and they're what I was looking for all along. . .
I came to AA in order to stop drinking;
what I received in return was my life.

Thought to Ponder....

There is no materialism in AA -- just spirituality.

Recovery Related Acronym

P A C E = Positive Attitudes Change Everything.