I knew it!
A newcomer with 12 days without drinking was at the meeting tonight and (as he did Monday night) proceeded to enlighten us about alcoholism. Tonight he was interrupted and it was done well, with firmness and care. When I came into the rooms, I KNEW a lot of what was being said and, being the intelligent guy I am, the things I didn't know were quickly assimilated and made to fit what I already KNEW. Thankfully, I survived my intelligence long enough to realize it was not serving me. I knew a lot about alcoholism and recovery, but knowledge without action (and time!) is useless with this! This is a program of action; it is experiential learning; it's doing whether or not you have the knowing. I can't help but figure things out; it's how I'm wired. However, today I can still have that going on without it getting in the way of just doing it. I hope the newcomer survives his intelligence...
