"Most people feel more secure on the twenty-four-hour basis than they do in the resolution that they will never drink again. Most of them have broken too many resolutions. It's really a matter of personal choice; every AA has the privilege of interpreting the program as he likes.
"Personally, I take the attitude that I intend never to drink again. This is somewhat different from saying, 'I will never drink again.' The latter attitude sometimes gets people in trouble because it is undertaking on a personal basis to do what we alcoholics could never do. It is too much an act of will and leaves too little room for the idea that God will release us from the drink obsession provided we follow the AA program."
Letter, 1949
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Hi there.... Love these shares! Just got off work, ran to a meeting late, and sooo glad I made it. A guy shared that he went out after 22 years!!!!! The love, support, words of wisdom and caring this man recieved was unbelievable!! So may people thanked him for sharing and it sure put some perspective on the fact that if we stop working our program none of us are safe!!! Its stuff like that that keeps me sober, just for today! Lani
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
