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!