Hey Thereshold-Your 'concept' of a HP is not uncommon and nither does it really matter how you percieve it-its only a concept, we are not looking for grand truths here the point is the steps will allow you to experience this power! The concept is just a vehicle if you like that allows you to swollow the idea of 'god'! However resentments/fears, selfishness and guilt will block you from this so taking an inventory is the start of unblocking yourself-so in short if blocked no experence of power and use/drink unblocked experience power and remain clean/sober! My experience is that step 1 and its hopelessness allowed me to let go of my deep thinking about 'god' and take the steps in order to save my life and sanity! If your unable to stop analysing things perhaps a rehash of steps 1 2 3 my help! All the best mate!