"On the other hand -- and strange as this may seem to those who do not understand -- once a psychic change has occurred, the very same person who seemed doomed, who had so many problems he despaired of ever solving them, suddenly finds himself easily able to control his desire for alcohol, the only effort necessary being that required to follow a few simple rules."  Big Book, p xxix

What a gift it is to have the obsession removed!  All it seemed to take in the beginning was a little willingness on my part.  I was willing to go to meetings.  I was willing to find a sponsor.  I was willing to ask for help.  I was willing to work the steps.  I was willing to go to any lengths.  As I became willing, the opportunities revealed themselves over and over and over as I inched forward on this path of recovery.  What a blessing!

Thank You Higher Power.  Thank You for not making the terms to hard for me.  I wanted recovery and I wanted to understand You.  Thank You for revealing Yourself to me through this Fellowship of the Spirit.  Thank You.