I liked this one in particular which references both will power and higher power.
Will Power And Choice, p. 88
"We A.A.'s know the futility of trying to break the drinking
obsession by will power alone. However, we do know that it takes
great willingness to adopt A.A.'s Twelve Steps as a way of life that
can restore us to sanity.
"No matter how grievous the alcohol obsession, we happily find that
other vital choices can still be made. For example, we can choose to
admit that we are personally powerless over alcohol; that
dependence upon a 'Higher Power' is a necessity, even if this be
simply dependence upon an A.A. group. Then we can choose to try
for a life of honesty and humility, of selfless service to our fellows
and to 'God as we understand Him.'
"As we continue to make these choices and so move toward these
high aspirations, our sanity returns and the compulsion to drink
vanishes,"
Letter, 1966
I can't explain how the AA program works, I just know that for me, I have tried to make an honest effort to trust and work the program. And the compulsion to drink has been lifted and for that I am very, very grateful.
For this formerly suicidal daily compulsive drinker, this is truly a miracle. To anyone reading this, don't stop trying until the miracle happens for you.
Sister had a bad mamogram recently and is having a biopsy tomorrow. She has so many other health problems that any surgical procedure is complicated. She is scared. If you are a prayer, a little prayer for her would be much appreciated. She has done so much for me and I'm glad to be able to be there for her. I will be calling her tonight with a "pep talk" (at her request) and then going to the hospital tomorrow to hopefully see her when things are done and also call people on her list to let them know all is OK. When I was drinking every day I was in no shape to do these kinds of simple things for other people. I would have not done it at all (i.e. "oh my work schedule is too busy...." of course meaning my drinking schedule) or I would have done it, but with resentment. I will never be able to drink like a normal person, but maybe there is hope for me to behave like a normal person in other ways.
Have a terrific day all!
DG
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