In "daily willingness" I learn to apply the Serenity Prayer to my life. (God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.) In doing so, and in accepting my powerlessness over my addiction, I begin the process of reclaiming my personal power in my life. I will maintain this wonderful power only to the degree that I remain focused in the present tense, in my "daily willingness" to do whatever it takes to support my recovery.
Afterthoughts I suggest that you take a few minutes and write about yourself at the stage with which you most strongly identify. A few cautions: "Admission" likes to pretend to be "acceptance," and "second thoughts" present as the "voice of reason." And anyone early in recovery believing themselves to be at one of the final two stages is probably fooling themselves.
Be careful. Be thorough. And know this: It takes time to walk through all of these stages. And it is hard work. Step carefully, and be patient with yourself.
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