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Rob B · 05-13-2008, 06:41 AM

My area is interesting, every couple of months a new slogan seems to get recycled. Lately it has been "Think the drink through" or think, think, think.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of these saying, it may be because I have no ability whatsoever to think it through, it simply doesn't happen. All the conversations I've had with alcoholics like me point to one thing, I am without defense against the 1st drink.My only hope is to maintain my spiritual fitness.

How can one have an authentic 1st step experience and admit they are powerless while simultaneously claiming to be able to think it through, does this not suggest a degree of control, or dare I say it..choice?

I can't be a little bit powerless in respect to alcohol, it's an all or nothing deal with me. I see a lot of people falling off the fence as a result of indecision, or perhaps confusion.

05-13-2008, 06:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rob B Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 747 Blog Entries: 5	Think it through My area is interesting, every couple of months a new slogan seems to get recycled. Lately it has been "Think the drink through" or think, think, think. Personally, I'm not a big fan of these saying, it may be because I have no ability whatsoever to think it through, it simply doesn't happen. All the conversations I've had with alcoholics like me point to one thing, I am without defense against the 1st drink.My only hope is to maintain my spiritual fitness. How can one have an authentic 1st step experience and admit they are powerless while simultaneously claiming to be able to think it through, does this not suggest a degree of control, or dare I say it..choice? I can't be a little bit powerless in respect to alcohol, it's an all or nothing deal with me. I see a lot of people falling off the fence as a result of indecision, or perhaps confusion. Last edited by Rob B; 05-13-2008 at 06:58 AM.