July 5 Our human resources as marshalled by the will, were not sufficient; they failed utterly... Every day is a day when we must carry the vision of God's will into all our activities. Alcoholics Anonymous p.45, 85
I hear talk of the "weak-willed" alcoholic, but I am one of the strongest-willed people on earth! I now know that my incredible strength of will is not enough to save my life. My problem is not one of "weakness," but rather of direction. When I , without falsely diminishing myself, accept my honest limitations and turn to God's guidance, my worst faults become my greatest assets. My strong will, rightly directed, keeps me working until the promises of the program become my daily reality. Daily Reflections p. 195
I hear talk of the "weak-willed" alcoholic, but I am one of the strongest-willed people on earth! I now know that my incredible strength of will is not enough to save my life. My problem is not one of "weakness," but rather of direction.
My biggest problem with trying to stay sober in between my last two relapses was my self-will. I kept thinking that I could do anything as long as I put my mind to it. I too "now know that my incredible strength of will is not enough to save my life."
That was one of the hardest things for me to accept as of late; even though I was sober for a year and a half! This disease really is cunning, baffling and powerful and I realize now that it continues to get stronger and stronger and it is capable of completely tricking your mind in so many different ways!
I HAVE to go to meetings and do what I'm supposed to do, otherwise I will drink again!
