My grandfather was 38 years sober when he died. He entered Alcoholics Anonymous at age 50, committed to pivoting his life.
I think of Gramps fondly at this time of year because he looked like Santa Claus: thick white hair, big round protruding belly, bulbous red nose, and a hearty laugh. I don’t pretend to know what he was like before he was sober, but I am inspired by who he became after:
And in his wallet, he carried his Alcoholics Anonymous coin with the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Lately, I’ve noticed that I’ve been operating with a shortage of serenity. So now, reflecting on how Gramps lived and evolved, I’m rewriting my Christmas list… All I want for Christmas is: 1. Clarity. 2. Intentionality. 3. Courage. 4. Patience. 5. Kindness. 6. Pause. 7. Wisdom. Hope you get everything on your list! © 2021. Ann Tardy and MentorLead. www.mentorlead.com |