Sunday, January 14, 2007

Inner Resources

"With few exceptions our members find that they have tapped an unsuspected inner resource which they presently identify with their own conception of a Power greater than themselves."
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, page 567

That has certainly been my experience. Because I pushed the concept of a Higher Power away from my thoughts and consciousness for all of my life, this inner resource never had the chance to make itself known to me. With sobriety and some clarity of thinking, my inner resource(s) have the opportunity to reveal themselves, in numerous, unsuspected ways.
It's my duty to myself to remain open minded and willing to receive. When I do, I grow.

Your thoughts?

10 comments:

Scott M. Frey said...

I agree 110% dAAve... I have to remain open to any possibilities these days, especially when it comes to asking for and receiving the Will and Grace of my HP. Funny thing is, like you, I found that HP was within me and all around me all the time.

My life has been non-stop (well almost non-stop) change since I entered AA and began recovering from my alcoholism and drug addiction.

Great Post!

Mary Christine said...

It is unbelievable what "I" can do with God's help. Like stay sober one day at a time.

Pammie said...

My "inner resource" was Pam. It was great to finally get her out of the way, and find that my HP was much more in tune with what was best for me. I now trust that "inner voice".

Recovery Road London said...

A tough one. And one which deserves more thought. I'll have to come back to you on this.

I know what I want to say but I'm not sure how to say it succinctly and accurately.

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ArahMan7 said...

I agree with you, dAAve. Without Allah swt, there will be NO possibilities open for me on My Journey To Recovery.

Greeting from Malaysia.

Anonymous said...

Wow..that was bang on!
Inner Resources , I love that.
I totally agree ..it took me long time to figure that out along my own journey but
I am not complaining...
at least I did and cannot imagine going long with out utilizing them.

Well written Daave and thanks for sharing..I just love you for you.
Keep sharing :)

JJ said...

I'm trying hard not to think right now.....game is tied......and blgger won't let me switch...WTF.
Seriously..I have a lot of thought on this.
JJ

Gooey Munster said...

When we are only thinking of ourselves how could anything else fit in? Now you are open to greater things, and living the result of it today.