Last week we focused on openness as part of HOW—honesty, openness, and willingness. Today’s focus is on willingness. Willingness comes from your commitment to do whatever it takes to recover. The Big Book tells us that half measures avail us nothing: “If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it then you are ready to take certain steps.” This means following the Twelve Steps of AA.
Action for the Day
Is there a piece of recovery advice you have not been ready to accept? Today, heed the advice of your sponsor and those with more experience in recovery. Even if it does not make sense to you at the time, eventually it will. Practice willingness today and see what happens.
Thought for the Day
It is virtually impossible to drink and use drugs if you live your life in accordance with honesty, openness, and willingness.
Big Book
Read about willingness in “Into Action” on page 76.
