Why They Said I Bulldozed Through Life
One of the many places in our literature which provided those oldtimers with enough resources to tell me the truth about me is on page 40 in our 12&12;
“Then it is explained that other steps of the A.A. program can be practiced with success only when Step Three is given a determined and persistent trial. This statement may surprise newcomers who have experienced nothing but constant deflation and a growing conviction that human will is of no value whatever.”
Are there really newcomers like that? (j/k)
“They have become persuaded, and rightly so, that many problems besides alcohol will not yield to a headlong assault powered by the individual alone. But now it appears that there are certain things which only the individual can do.”
Gonna leave a newcomer with themselves eh?
“All by himself, and in the light of his own circumstances, he needs to develop the quality of willingness. When he acquires willingness, he is the only one who can make the decision to exert himself. Trying to do this is an act of his own will.”
Despite what some might think, no, you can’t force someone else’s will upon them :)
“All of the Twelve Steps require sustained and personal exertion to conform to their principles and so, we trust, to God’s will.”
[Sustain]
Therefore, it seems, as I was told and experienced, there is no such thing as “microwave” sobriety. And I can’t solve mine or your problems by bulldozing my way through them based on self-will. I have to ask for spiritual help.
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