A few hours later I took my leave of Dr. Bob. . . The wonderful, old, broad smile was on his face as he said almost jokingly, “Remember, Bill, let’s not louse this thing up. Let’s keep it simple!” I turned away, unable to say a word. That was the last time I ever saw him. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS COMES OF AGE, p 214
After years of sobriety I occasionally ask myself: “Can it be this simple?” Then, at meetings, I see former cynics and skeptics who have walked the A.A. path out of hell by packaging their lives, without alcohol, into twenty-four hour segments, during which they practice a few principles to the best of their individual abilities. And then I know again that, while it isn’t always easy, if I keep it simple, it works.
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These men saved our lives and they sure didn’t louse it up,…it is a simple program for complicated patients. A day at a time, That’s It!! I am on the road most of the time and love this site,…it helps me get grounded and to keep it simple.
Thank you
much love,
Hugh H
I’ve found the easiest way for me to louse things up is to forget Rule 62 — Don’t take yourself too damn seriously.