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RufusACanal · 01-12-2009, 06:30 AM

What if I looked at my life with fresh eyes this morning and made one more affirmative decision to not attempt any exercises in power just for today? Zero, none, nada. What would it be like? Who would bail my ass out of issues, situations, disagreements and so on, who would make decisions? What if I lived today without any rudder at all? How would I make it through the day?

Rob B · 01-12-2009, 06:36 AM

I suspect your day would not go well, when I propel myself around without God in the picture, without formal prayer and meditation, without incorporating steps 10-12 in my walking around moments, my days are rough.

I end up jammed up, owing a ton of amends, and living the bedevilments on page 52. This happens from time to time, it is in reflection that I recognize that it was ony grace that spared me from the strange mental blank spot that says, a drink would be nice. Let's trust God today Ron.

RufusACanal · 01-12-2009, 12:07 PM

Thank you Rob and yes this is what I thought as well. I do like to look at the practical approach to living free today and the "how do I do it" is so much easier. Good to hear from you my friend!

**Astro** · 01-12-2009, 12:49 PM

I think I'll let God do the driving today, I'll just enjoy the ride. It's been a wonderful journey for the last few years, why change?

Tommyh · 01-12-2009, 02:03 PM

every time I end up driving my life I end up in the side ditch on the road to no where

bob_sapp · 01-12-2009, 02:17 PM

I'll let god drive the truck today. Tomorrow I have my road test. Last time I got my bogeys stuck in the ditch and failed. I need god to drive tomorrow. I can't afford any more training.

Tazman53 · 01-13-2009, 04:34 AM

Why drive? Half the time I mess it up even when I get it right doing it my way.

Aa_vark · 01-13-2009, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RufusACanal

Thank you Rob and yes this is what I thought as well. I do like to look at the practical approach to living free today and the "how do I do it" is so much easier. Good to hear from you my friend!

I love this thread, Rufus.

I had to open the book for this one -

"most good ideas are simple, and this concept was the keystone of the new and triumphant arch through which we passed to freedom. When we sincerely took such a position remarkable things followed."

In seriousness, im learning to breathe between impulse and action. By God, theres AIR!

RufusACanal · 01-13-2009, 09:53 AM

When I posted this thread I was having one of those conversations with self. This for me is a good way to look at what I am saying to my new man.

01-12-2009, 06:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,927	The Power To Do Nothing What if I looked at my life with fresh eyes this morning and made one more affirmative decision to not attempt any exercises in power just for today? Zero, none, nada. What would it be like? Who would bail my ass out of issues, situations, disagreements and so on, who would make decisions? What if I lived today without any rudder at all? How would I make it through the day? __________________ "It is what you learn after you know it all that counts." John Wooden Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

01-12-2009, 12:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,927	Thank you Rob and yes this is what I thought as well. I do like to look at the practical approach to living free today and the "how do I do it" is so much easier. Good to hear from you my friend! __________________ "It is what you learn after you know it all that counts." John Wooden Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

01-12-2009, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Astro Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family! Posts: 11,833	I think I'll let God do the driving today, I'll just enjoy the ride. It's been a wonderful journey for the last few years, why change? __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming---WOW-What a ride!"

01-13-2009, 04:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tazman53 Follow Directions! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fredericksburg, Va. Posts: 9,745	Why drive? Half the time I mess it up even when I get it right doing it my way. __________________ All BB quotes are from the First Edition of the BB Follow directions! Sobriety date 18 Sept. 2006 Sober today thanks to AA

01-13-2009, 09:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,927	When I posted this thread I was having one of those conversations with self. This for me is a good way to look at what I am saying to my new man. __________________ "It is what you learn after you know it all that counts." John Wooden Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

01-12-2009, 06:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rob B Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 747 Blog Entries: 5	I suspect your day would not go well, when I propel myself around without God in the picture, without formal prayer and meditation, without incorporating steps 10-12 in my walking around moments, my days are rough. I end up jammed up, owing a ton of amends, and living the bedevilments on page 52. This happens from time to time, it is in reflection that I recognize that it was ony grace that spared me from the strange mental blank spot that says, a drink would be nice. Let's trust God today Ron.

01-12-2009, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tommyh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: N.C. Posts: 18,391	every time I end up driving my life I end up in the side ditch on the road to no where

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bob_sapp Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: witness protection program Posts: 381	I'll let god drive the truck today. Tomorrow I have my road test. Last time I got my bogeys stuck in the ditch and failed. I need god to drive tomorrow. I can't afford any more training.

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