Originally Posted by soberlicious

What if you don't know there is a beast?
Agreed. The same is true for me now. However, I do think that the BP and the R-ing of the AV go hand in hand. That is why people often say "well I said I'll never drink again a million times! So making that kind of declaration doesn't work!" I believe that's because making a declaration alone is somewhat different from making a declaration with the understanding that it may "try to getcha" at times but you know that and you know what to do when that happens.

A big plan with no knowledge of or separation from the beast is like a parachute with no ripcord. It has the potential to work, but potential is nothing without correct mechanics.

ps sidenote don't you feel amazing not all clogged with sugar?! I love it!