Extra Credit Karma

“Our real purpose is to fit ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people about us.”
- Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 77

I don’t mean to sound like I’m bragging here or to call too much attention to myself. This isn’t something I would say publicly or something I would say to garner any credit or praise from anyone who actually benefited from what I’ve done. Since I’m pretty sure this isn’t read by anyone on my block, or even anyone in my tiny little town for that matter, I’m OK with a little self recognition here.

It has not been above freezing for more that a few minutes in the last six days. That means that every bit of sidewalk that had not been shoveled after the last snowfall is now solid ice. But the 100 yards I shoveled on the two corner houses and my house are perfectly dry and safe. When I noticed that last nigh I was very pleased with myself. It was the absolute right thing of me to do. Sometimes I’m getting this unselfishness thing really right. Sometimes I even think, wow, I’m a pretty nice guy. Freaky!

Other friends have had the opportunity to be much more useful in recent days than I was on that snowy night, but the joy we share in small unselfish acts is exactly what recovery is about and the opportunity to be of service should never be missed.

Photo Credit: Snow, originally uploaded by 01101001 01100001 01101110.