Willingness

Apologies for the lack of Thoughtfood yesterday due to computer connectivity issues. 

Thoughtfood for Friday, June 28, 2009

Willingness

The answer was on page fifty-eight:

"Those who do not recover

are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves

to this simple program. . . ."

My problem was not that I could not, because I knew I could;

My problem was that I would not.

After this discovery, I commenced to follow the program

as outlined in the Big Book, and for the first time in my life,

I completely gave myself to this simple program.
- The Best of the Grapevine [Vol. 3], p. 17

From the Big Book:

"Perhaps you have such a man in mind.  He wants to quit drinking and you want to help him, even if it be only a matter of good business.  You now know more about alcoholism.  You can see that he is mentally and physically sick.  You are willing to overlook his past performances."

c. 1939, AAWS, Alcoholics Anonymous, To Employers, p.141.

Prayer for the day:

"I pray that I may delay action until I feel that I am doing the right thing.  I pray that I may not rush in alone."

c. 1975, Hazelden Foundation, Twenty-Four Hours A Day, June 26.

Quote for the day:

"The willingness to take risks is our grasp of faith." 

__George E. Woodberry (American poet, critic, and teacher, 1855 - 1930)

My share:

 There is no doubt in my mind that willingness made all the difference for me.  I had had contact with A.A. a couple times before (court ordered) but it didn't work for me because I was unwilling to accept that I was an alcoholic in need of help. ( I felt I could drink just fine all by myself, thank you. ) When I was finally willing to seek help, A.A. was still there for me.  For that I am very grateful.  Be Good To You, Dave