I'm Pamela, an alcoholic.

My God-connected days are only as good as my willingness to truth. And my willingness to truth is shown in the sincerity of my prayers, and therefore, my Twelfth Step of 'practicing the principles' in all my affairs means to me that I am using all the Steps every day with as much willingness to truth as I can muster, and as much sincerity of prayer as I'm able, as often as possible throughout my day. I have often heard it said that 'knowledge without willingness will not work' and that 'willingness without knowledge will work' -- today I believe this more than ever. I have also been told repeatedly that there is 'no substitute for paying attention,' which is so true in my program today. It does not matter how well I understand the tools given me in this program, it only matters that I use them! Willingness is the key. Today, I am willing to 'let go absolutely' and to 'go to any length' to remain God-connected. I am forever grateful for the program of AA. I am so grateful that I need only make progress -- not try for perfection. I have learned that today all I have to be is me, and the only place I have to be me is in the minute that I am in. I thank God all day long for this simple program which 'works in rough going.' I can do life today because my assignment is within my capabilities. Thank you, AA!