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Jan 8, 2021 2 min

January 8 - Do I Have A Choice?

from Daily Reflection Podcast Hosted by Michael L.

DO I HAVE A CHOICE? The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called willpower becomes practically nonexistent. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 24 My powerlessness over alcohol does not cease when I quit drinking. In sobriety I still have no choice—I can't drink. The choice I do have is to pick up and use the "kit of spiritual tools" (Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 25). When I do that, my Higher Power relieves me of my lack of choice — and keeps me sober one more day. If I could choose not to pick up a drink today, where then would be my need for A.A. or a Higher Power? So what do you think about this matter of choice? Can you simply decide not to drink? If you can, it's very likely that you don't have a problem. But if you do... the great news is that there is a solution. For me, that involved getting a conception of a higher power that could help me stay sober. Thanks for listening and thanks for your support. I'd love to get your feedback. You can reach me at [email protected]. Support the show Need the Daily Reflection Book? Visit our web site Read about Recovery on our Blog Visit our Facebook Group Follow us on Twitter Support the Podcast: - On Patreon: https://patreon.com/dailyreflection - On PayPal: https://paypal.me/dailyreflection If you’re struggling with alcohol or addiction, or wondering how to stop drinking it’s helpful to know that there’s a solution that has worked for millions of people. The Daily Reflection Podcast provides hope, and inspiration through the shared experiences of people that have found a way out.

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DO I HAVE A CHOICE? The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called willpower becomes practically nonexistent. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 24 My powerlessness over alcohol does not cease when I quit drinking. In sobriety I still have no choice—I can't drink. The choice I do have is to pick up and use the "kit of spiritual tools" (Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 25). When I do that, my Higher Power relieves me of my lack of choice — and ke...

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