One Day at a Time in Al-Anon:
Until I understand the inner meaning of the Twelve Steps, my natural impulse is to resist admitting that they apply to me.
I don’t want to believe I am powerless over alcohol, or that I have allowed my life to become unmanageable. Yet I know I must accept the First Step before I can make progress.
Although most of us do acknowledge a Power greater than ourselves, we are shocked at first by the idea that we need to be “restored to sanity,” as the Second Step suggests. Yet an honest appraisal of many of my reactions shows me I have too often resorted to futile and childish tricks to achieve what I wanted. With my thoughts distorted by fear, despair and resentment, and my nerves overwrought, I could not think clearly nor make wise decisions.
Today’s Reminder:
Each of the Twelve Steps challenges me to be absolutely honest with myself. They will make me ready to accept the help of my Higher Power in restoring myself to the wholesome sanity of a mature, reasonable adult.
“The Twelve Steps will point a way to God and His infinite wisdom, by which I hope always to be guided.”