Man is supposed to think, and act. He wasn't made in God's image to be an automaton. As Bill Sees It, p. 55
Before I joined A.A., I often did not think, and reacted to people and situations, When not reacting I acted in a mechanical fashion. After joining A.A., I started seeking daily guidance from a Power greater than myself, and learning to listen for that guidance. Then I began to make decisions and act on them, rather than react to them. The results have been constructive; I no longer allow others to make decisions for me and them criticize me for it. Today--every day--with a heart full of gratitude, and a desire for God's will to be done through me, my life is worth sharing, especially with my fellow alcoholics! Above all, if I do not make a religion out of anything, even A.A., then I can be an open channel for Gods' expression. from AA Daily Reflections
