Because of Alcoholics Anonymous, I feel too blessed to be stressed
“I’m too much of a realist to think that I need Spirituality in my life. Don’t I have common sense so who needs anything more?” I do, for one.
My common sense, my realistic approach to life, my depending on myself and my life’s experiences, my knowledge, and on and on, are just what got me to crawl, emotionally, to AA asking, begging, for help.
Why? Because something just was not right in my life. My life had become unmanageable and my tricks were not working anymore. I didn’t like me so I hated you. If I hated you, I hurt you. When I hurt you, I felt guilty. If I felt guilty, I got remorse.
And what do alcoholics do when remorseful? When startled, a deer runs, a fish swims, and a bird flies. This alcoholic drinks! What could be more natural?
I was the prayer leader when it came to begging God to get me out of this particular mess and I will never do it again. We all know how well that worked, huh? This was all before AA came to me!
How it Works, from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, was read before most meetings when I first came into AA in Detroit. The 2nd paragraph jumped out at me right away when it says “If you want what we have and are willing to go to any lengths to get it, then…” you came to the right place.
I wanted what you had and was so low in my life that I was willing to go to any lengths to get it. That is how I started my recovery program with AA and still do. I am willing to go to any lengths to not only get it but to keep it.
I was the head of the local chapter of Agnostics-R-Us, so to speak. When I not only heard how Spirituality was greatly improving other people’s lives but also saw it working in their lives, I wanted it and jumped in head first.
Remember, my name is Jim and I am an alcoholic. I don’t get started on anything that I want while acting hesitantly. I dive in. If you were to offer me a pill that you say will cure my alcoholism, my first thought would be “I wonder what 2 would do.”
I am addicted to everything, including ice cream, cookies, and the Spiritual directions provided by this fabulous program. It was somewhat awkward at first.
But, as soon as I started working on the spiritual program of Alcoholics Anonymous, I started getting everyday demonstrations that it was working.
Now, I use it 24/7/365 and am Happy, Joyous, and Free! This is how I believe that I have truly become Too Blessed To Be Stressed.
So, the question is, do you want what we have, and are you willing to go to any lengths to get it? If so, COD (Come On Down) If it worked so well for us, it can work for you.
We will help you and love you until you can do this for yourself. This is a promise! Thank you, God!
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