The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called willpower becomes practically nonexistent. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.24
My powerlessness over alcohol does not cease when I quit drinking. In sobriety I still have no choice - I can't drink. The choice I do have is to pick up and use the "kit of spiritual tools" (Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 25). When I do that, my Higher Power relieves me of my lack of choice - and keeps me sober one more day. If I could choose not to pick up a drink today, where then would be my need for A.A. or a Higher Power?
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* We eventually realize that just as the pains of alcoholism had to come before sobriety, emotional turmoil comes before serenity. *
Good thoughts, but then I thought oops! Have to wait until morning, It is still Janurary 7, out here in the wild west, not suppose to worry about tomorrow, or yesterday.(Just being silly).
Finally had a Christmas Celebration tonight with family- was lot of fun. Going to bed, cannot keep my eyes open. Will wake up in your January 8th. have a great Sunday.
