ABCs of Thanksgiving

[MajestyJo]

M is for Moxy! Finding the confidence within yourself to do what you need to do to stay clean and sober in today, through our Higher Power, not through our own will by hanging on by the skin of our teeth. (a mother phrase)


Quote:
n. When someone has guts or balls, they have moxy.


Self possessed confidence. An attitude of fearlessness in everyday circumstances. The capacity to stand alone in favor of an unpopular opinion or course of action with a casual demeanor. The word fell out of usage as the character traits it represented both became less common and came to be viewed as unfavorable in others.

- Urban Dictionary

Most people feel threatened when they see someone with confidence and will often sabotage them. I had this happen to me in recovery my people in the rooms.

My sponsor says don't look at the people, look at yourself and work the program. Make it what is good for you, not what is good for someone else, stick to the basics.