Love this thread sobermax so thanks:-)
I found one day at a time to be very useful in the beginning, it made so much sense...after going through the steps this changed into living one day at a time...alcohol was no longer a problem in the respect that the mental obsession had been removed, e.g. no cravings, triggers etc...so obviously living one day at a time for anyone makes sense because otherwise we waste the day...
I have to add that the whole point of the program of AA is to build a bridge to normal living, in the sense that once you have done the work and continue to keep spiritually fit on a daily basis you will start leaving the combat gear at home and everyday wont seem like a military exercise to avoid alcohol consumption because thats just not what sobriety is, thats just abstinance and is not normal at all...
Anyways will be a very eye opening journey for you and you have already started looking around and noticing things which is good but, for now, the focus is you and getting the work done then youcan try and figure out why people do what they do and are like they are...it'll be much more clear:-)