If you’re going to take a long-term car loan, don’t buy a short-term car. — Spencer Johnson, Kenneth Blanchard

We’re in recovery for the long haul. We don’t expect to return to our old, destructive habits. One day at a time we hope to improve on yesterday until all our todays run out. So it’s not a temporary repair job we need, but a brand new vehicle. Putting a side our destructive behavior is only a start. Without the right spiritual fuel to keep us rolling, our recovery may be only short-term.

As we think about what has taken us farthest, what has consistently brought us peace and joy, we can agree on love. Our friends and sponsors love us selfless; they are interested not in our shortcomings but in our progress. And our Higher Power’s unconditional love has forgiven us of everything. In passing this on and seeing it multiply, we experience our happiest moments.

I will ensure a my long-term recovery by passing on the selfless love I’ve received.