H is for HOW. How the program works: Honesty, Open Mindedness, and Willingness. We need all this in order to recovery.
An honest look at myself, turn off the denial and remove the blinders and rose-coloured glasses. An open mind, letting go of preconceived ideas, and being open to new concepts and teachings. This is a disease of perception that says I am just F.I.N.E. (frustrated, insecure, neurotic, and emotional (or enjoying it). Willing to go to any length to maintain my sobriety. Willing to get honest and have an open mind. Willing to accept that I have the disease of alcoholism. Alcoholism is a drug. I am an addict. Willing to accept what is in today, and know it is subject to change, as long as I stay clean and sober in today. Sobriety means soundness of mind. I can not have soundness of mind, if I am caught up in the old bug-a-boos, and continue to acct out in my disease.
So often the words ¨Trust me¨are as empty as the words ¨I am sorry.¨
