At the beginning we sacrificed [compulsive eating].  We had to, or it would have killed us. But we couldn't get rid of alcohol unless we made other sacrifices. We had to toss self-justification, self-pity, and anger right out the window. We had to quit the crazy contest for personal prestige and big bank balances. We had to take personal responsibility for our sorry state and quit blaming others for it. Were these sacrifices? Yes, they were. To gain enough humility and self-respect to stay alive at all, we had to give up what had really been our dearest possessions--our ambition and our illegitimate pride. - As Bill Sees It

I am living much more simply - no grand plans, just 24 hours at a time.  My emotions are getting more attention instead of being brutally suppressed.  I am taking personal responsibility for the things I can change.  And giving the rest up.  Not only is that the best I can do, that's all I can do.

Blessed be.