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Another example of why "The Daily Afflictions" is quite reflective of the mindset of most of contemporary AA. Sell the newcomer short by offering him mere sobriety.
To quote Bill Wilson, or I should say to quote Lois quoting Bill in her book "Lois Remembers": 'We don't stay away from a drink, we grow away from a drink...'
I have never been able to stay away from a drink and if I could I wouldn't need God. If all AA was about was staying away from a drink by sitting in meetings, hiding out from my disease that's out there doing pushups, I'd shoot myself.
Thank God that I encountered a man who offered me more than just meetings and staying away from a drink. I was offered a way of life and permanent recovery. In fact I was asked if I was ready to give up liquor for good and for all and was told that I would never have to drink again. This deal is about living one-day-at-a-time, not not drinking one-day-at-a-time.
That isn't setting myself up, that's the truth. That statement "setting myself up" just reinforces the mindset so prevelant in the fellowship.Another one of the self-defeating platitudes that are are so common. Another statement of of the denial of the power of God. This is about freedom and being powerfully recovered, not living in fear.
Jim
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