that says that everything in the universe is interconnected.
We’ve talked about the We-ness or oneness of the AA program. The AA program is not a solo project. We are all in this together. The Big Book and the 12 Steps all talk of WE, not I. I could not get sober by myself.
I was at my absolute bottom — physically, morally, and emotionally bankrupt.
The 2nd paragraph of How it Works says “If you want what we have and are willing to go to ANY LENGTHS to get it,” Come On Down. I had tried everything and seemed to be falling deeper into the depths of despair.
Maybe worse of all, not even knowing what was wrong. Only that something was horribly amiss. I was willing to go to any lengths and dove into the program head first.
It didn’t take long working the program with others that I came to believe, trust, and realize that the paraphrase of the first 3 Steps was absolutely true — I can’t, He can, I think I’ll let Him.
I began to feel the presence of a new power coming through from the others who were working their program, and even some who were not in the program.
The Law of Divine Oneness says that everything in our Universe is interconnected.
Every thought, action, choice, and desire that I have will have an effect on all in the Universe and the people in my life, sometimes quickly and other times we may not even see the results.
The reverse is also true. Every thought, action, choice, and desire that you have affects me as well.
We have talked about every thought being a prayer. This is where it is from. Be careful what you think because it will have an effect on someone. We learn more when we talk about the Law of Vibration.
Just know that your sobriety is very important to not only you but to all around you. The Law of Oneness explains why we are all in this together, not only during the meetings but also between the meetings.
I know people who talk the great talk at meetings or while at church. The problem is that we spend much more time away from meetings and church than actually attending them.
These times away from the structured environment of a meeting or place of worship are when we must be alert to our thoughts and actions.
This may be where it is most important — between the meetings where we do not have the constant reminders from others but still should continue working on our program to the best of our abilities.
What is the end result of all of this? How does being Happy, Joyous, and Free sound to you? It is yours for the taking if you only continue to be willing to go to any lengths.
What does it mean to say that you are willing to go to any lengths? How do you do and sustain doing this? We come right back to simplicity! You just do continually the next right thing.
And how do you know if the next thing you are doing is right?
The right thing will be the next thing that comes to your mind after using the shortened version of AAs Step 3.
The 3rd Step says: “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.”
The shortened version is simply humbly saying “God, help me,” and then getting out of His way and letting Him. That’s all, folks! Thank you, God!
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