When I retire for the night, there is one thing I do today that I never did in my drinking days, and that is to set my alarm clock thirty minutes early. In my active days, it was always the last minute before I got out of bed (when I managed). This special half hour sets up my day and gives me the time that I find very useful towards my serenity.
When I have the luxury of these spare thirty minutes, I can relax, have my breakfast and have my readings. I also have time to thank the God of my understanding, and tell my God of my plans for the day ahead. (I think it gives my God a good laugh.) It also gives me time to relax, as I find with it, there is nothing to rush for. Previously, my life was always at 100 mph. It is during this time, when I am planning my day ahead, that I get the greatest peace, as I banish any worries and find tranquillity instead.
These thirty minutes are so very important to me, as they help in many ways, the main reason being that I need to find my own inner calmness to help me through each day. So, I need these thirty minutes to get my peaceful thoughts, and the thoughts that I try to put in my head, are the ones that will carry me through the day. I prefer to think of friends rather than opponents and my gratitude for what I have today. I fill my head with beautiful things during this period and my reward is a very relaxing and peaceful mind.

PAUL
Murray Owen Centre
East Kilbride