We can laugh at those who think spirituality the way of weakness. Paradoxically, it is the way of strength. The verdict of the ages is that faith means courage. All men of faith have courage. They trust their God. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, page 68Giving up, admitting I can't do this
should be humiliation, chagrin, embarrassment.
How could I do that, I who know so much,
have such talent, am such a leader?
How could I lay down all my armor
and surrender?
Actually, easily.
It's all about the what, the who, the why.
When I finally, at long last, give up
and know there's no way I can manage me,
my life, my day, the food I eat —
when I admit I'm without power —
then and only then can I fully find
just what it is those who've come to these rooms,
stayed, lived lives of recovery —
then can I realize what they've been saying
that a Power greater than I can manage me.
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