This morning I had some more thoughts about the difficulty with early acceptance. When I sobered up and had to face the difficult circumstances of my life I found the necessary willingness to work the program, so long as I accepted that the problems were because of my unmanageability. When I very despondent after relapse I was able to turn that feeling into the bottom that prompted my surrender.

The good news about the pain of early recovery is that it is the catalyst for surrender and willingness. The worse you feel the better your chances.

Today's Daily Reflection gave me another thought. The steps restore me to sanity in two ways; the remove the obsession to drink, they restore my perception of reality and they restore my peace of mind. I find happiness again.

It was a good day except that the Cowboys lost.

Life is good.