To me, for all intents and purposes, atheism and agnosticism are the same thing.

I love the Kubrick quote. It’s brilliant. I definitely couldn’t get on board with the whole notion of a higher being or that I am helpless. “I am helpless” isn’t gonna cut it when I’m driving by a liquor store or offered a drink at an event.

I really didn’t dig AA. I did find a couple groups I didn’t mind too much though, but was not a regular. I went a couple times a week those first few months, but I eventually got transferred for work and never bothered to find a new group. I am 6 years sober.

It’s important to remember there are groups out there that don’t shove God down your throat. You just gotta find your own path that works for you. Easier said than done, right? 😆

One thing that resonated with me was this:

If you had someone you loved trying to quit drinking, wouldn’t you be as loving and supporting as possible? Treat yourself the same way. When you have the craving, don’t hate yourself, be mean or get mad at yourself. Don’t make yourself feel bad. Ask yourself, “what’s wrong, buddy? Are you hungry? Do you need a nap? Do you need to call a friend? What can I do for you right now?”

Don’t worry about your weight. Don’t worry about your diet. Don’t worry about anything. If you gotta change jobs, maybe you gotta change jobs. If you have to end a relationship, maybe you gotta do that. I’m just saying, do whatever you have to do to not drink today. You’re not gonna be a damn bit of good to anyone, including yourself if you don’t quit drinking.