I've discovered that its as much to do with what i am willing to accept as much as what i am willing to do.
Am i prepared to soberly accept financial hardship, loneliness, depression, failure,illness,mediocrity, loss of loved ones and crisis of faith without picking up that alcoholic drink.
In other words, life on life's terms and not on mine.
When i can accept that alcohol is not an option even in the direst of circumstances, then i feel i am ready to accept all of the rewards of sobriety without fear or favour...
And that's why its one day at a time for me