Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking and self-pity, we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS , p. 62
My selfishness was the driving force behind my drinking. I drank to celebrate success and I drank to drown my sorrows. Humility is the answer. I learn to turn my will and my life over to the care of God. My sponsor tells me that service keeps me sober. Today I ask myself: Have I sought knowledge of God’s will for me? Have I done service for my A. A. group?
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I think the hardest thing for me has been seeking knowledge of God’s will for me, because I may not like his plan or it may not be the easy way. But then I realize that I don’t know the right or easy way, and my experiences in my life support that. So really it’s very simple. If I humble myself to pray for God’s will every day, I’ll gain knowledge of his will in time, slowly.
As for service, I secretary a women’s AA meeting on Thursday nights. I just started it, and I can tell you that I’ve never felt better or more “a part of” something in my entire life. I have heard from people over and over to get into service and it will make you feel better–it couldn’t be more true!!!