Getting Going
Often we are led to believe that we all reach the path of spiritual renewal in much the same way. We think that spiritual journeys should be the same for all people whether they are in recovery from an addiction or not. As a result, when we see the liberating feeling that it can offer one person-but not us-we are quickly disappointed and disillusioned. There are those among us who even return to active addiction as a consequence. Like most things in life, there is no simple formula for success. Spiritual renewal does not provide us with the way. It helps us to find our way.
But you can’t find your way in the dark. And active alcoholism dims the light in your world. Nor can you find your way if you are not looking for it. And in active alcoholism you are only looking for one thing-your next drink or whatever it is that keeps you from getting anywhere except down. That’s where your Higher Power comes in. God illumines your path so that you can get where you are going.