In any recovery group there are winners. You can spot them. They have what you want. Hang with and on to them! Everyone has something to offer, even if it is showing you what you don't want for you. All that you meet are fightening for their lives. Take what is positive for you, throw the rest away. You may be the one who inspires someone that has and continues to struggle! You can be the power of example we all lok for. You inspire those of us who have been around a while!

luv

Jess said it beautifully. Especially about the part of taking another person's inventory (don't worry, as this is a fault I have to constantly remind myself too)... It really shouldn't be any of my business because I end up becoming resentful, self righteous and judgmental. The only thing I have any control over is myself. I don't have the right to control others, whether I agree with the way they choose to do things or not.

I am proud of you for your willingness to stay clean. You rock!

Yep - always going to have them. Maybe they like the way they live.  But then I'm not taking them home. Nor can I compare my inside to their outside - it wouldn't be fair to either of us... 
Take care,
Dennis

Sometimes i get annoyed by people's "programs" too. Then I remember that that is their choice. It has nothing to do with me, my life, or my recovery and it is really none of my business. That helps me not judge others' programs.
-Jessie
p.s. there's a saying...."When you're done taking my inventory, could you start making some of my ammends?"....Love Peace and Chicken grease