Now, say the words slowly to yourself,
with as much meaning as you can,
"I will never drink/use again."
Mean it!
Trust that you will always be able to recognize
an inner longing to drink or use
as your deadly enemy.
Be willing to let your "old friend" suffer and
die.
Look at your hands,
which are necessary to consume alcohol or drugs.
Understand that they are under your complete control at all times.
Your Beast has no power over you;
it is a quadriplegic which must appeal to you
in order to convince you to drink or use.
Wiggle your index finger.
Now challenge your Beast to do the same.
Ask yourself, "How bad (depressed, anxious, bored, angry, etc.)
am I willing to get and still not drink/use?
Get it?