Not True When We Were Drinking…
This is now an old favorite! From pages 417 - 418;
“For years I was sure the worst thing that could happen to a nice guy like me would be that I would turn out to be an alcoholic.”
I actually did not give that much consideration in my drinking days. As much as there were a couple of folks who made some mention that I might have a problem with booze, no one ever came out bluntly, until Fr. Tom, and told me I was an alcoholic. They simply whined about my drinking or told me I ought to cut back.
“Today I find it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. This proves I don’t know what’s good for me.”
Here comes the coup de grâce;
“And if I don’t know what’s good for me, then I don’t know what’s good or bad for you or for anyone. So I’m better off if I don’t give advice, don’t figure I know what’s best, and just accept life on life’s terms, as it is today - especially my own life, as it actually is. Before A.A. I judged myself by my intentions, while the world was judging me by my actions.”
Yes, yes, and… yes! But that certainly wasn’t in my belief system when I was consumed by alcohol! If you’re still drinking - is there anyone telling you that it always seems like you know what’s best for everyone except yourself? That’s what they told me…
Smart. So very smart. So smart I couldn’t get out of my own way. It took an Act of Providence!
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