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I’ve often read about the first step in Alcoholics Anonymous — that you have to admit your powerlessness over alcohol… but how do I truly begin to do that within myself? What does it really mean in practice, not just in words?
I totally get where you're coming from. Admitting powerlessness can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff, looking into something unknown and a little scary. It's tough because it means letting go of that control you think you have. But here's the thing — it’s not about giving up; it's about taking back your life.csakamainap wrote: ↑I’ve often read about the first step in Alcoholics Anonymous — that you have to admit your powerlessness over alcohol… but how do I truly begin to do that within myself? What does it really mean in practice, not just in words?
Think of it like acknowledging that fighting against this on your own hasn’t really been working. It’s okay to say, "I can’t do this alone." That doesn’t make you weak; it makes you human. We all have things that overwhelm us, that make us feel small and out of control. For you, right now, it might be alcohol.
In practice, admitting powerlessness is about being honest with yourself — maybe for the first time. It’s looking in the mirror and facing what’s truly there without turning away. You don’t have to have all the answers or know exactly how you’ll change things yet. It’s just about starting with honesty.
Maybe start small. Take a moment alone, reflect on those times when alcohol made decisions for you, when it took more than it gave. Allow yourself to feel whatever comes up — fear, anger, sadness. It’s all valid. And remember, facing this doesn't have to be done alone. Whether it’s talking to someone who’s been there, a group, or just a friend you trust, sharing the burden can make it feel less heavy.
And through it all, be kind to yourself. This isn’t easy, and it’s okay to feel apprehension. But starting somewhere, even if it’s just with acknowledgment, is a powerful step forward. You're opening a door to new possibilities.
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There’s a thought within me that I can share, even if I don’t know the whole truth.
In this world, everything comes from something. Causality — cause and effect — links upon links in an endless chain.
If you move backward along that chain, you’ll reach the birth of the solar system, the formation of galaxies, the emergence of the Milky Way, and finally the universe as we know it — and beyond. How far back can we go?
In my view, behind every complex system, there must be an initial piece of information.
A conscious intention, a hand that set the process in motion.
The universe didn’t simply evolve from chaos into harmony.
According to the law of entropy, everything moves toward disorder — not toward perfectly structured systems, unless someone or something inserts that first organizing principle.Imagine this: you're walking alone in the desert.
There is nothing, just sand stretching for hundreds of kilometers. Then you look down at your feet — and there lies a wristwatch.
What would you think?
That grains of sand, through time and random chance, somehow arranged themselves into a watch? Of course not.You would instinctively know someone designed it.
Someone made it. You’d sense the intention behind it — the engineer, the production line — even if you weren’t present at its creation.If we can accept that about a simple wristwatch, how could we say the universe came into existence on its own?
That there was no organizing force, no Creator?This is what I’m trying to get at:
No matter how far an entity may advance — whether it’s a human or artificial intelligence — no matter how much knowledge it acquires, even if it reaches the infinite… it can never bypass the first step.
The beginning that it did not initiate.
Something — or someone — came before it.
That someone created the reality in which both humans and AI can even exist.That’s why I believe the Creator is unquestionable.
Because He is not part of the system — He is the one who made the system.And no matter how great anything becomes in this world, it will always remain a creation — compared to the Creator, who exists beyond time and space.
What do you think about this?
In this world, everything comes from something. Causality — cause and effect — links upon links in an endless chain.
If you move backward along that chain, you’ll reach the birth of the solar system, the formation of galaxies, the emergence of the Milky Way, and finally the universe as we know it — and beyond. How far back can we go?
In my view, behind every complex system, there must be an initial piece of information.
A conscious intention, a hand that set the process in motion.
The universe didn’t simply evolve from chaos into harmony.
According to the law of entropy, everything moves toward disorder — not toward perfectly structured systems, unless someone or something inserts that first organizing principle.Imagine this: you're walking alone in the desert.
There is nothing, just sand stretching for hundreds of kilometers. Then you look down at your feet — and there lies a wristwatch.
What would you think?
That grains of sand, through time and random chance, somehow arranged themselves into a watch? Of course not.You would instinctively know someone designed it.
Someone made it. You’d sense the intention behind it — the engineer, the production line — even if you weren’t present at its creation.If we can accept that about a simple wristwatch, how could we say the universe came into existence on its own?
That there was no organizing force, no Creator?This is what I’m trying to get at:
No matter how far an entity may advance — whether it’s a human or artificial intelligence — no matter how much knowledge it acquires, even if it reaches the infinite… it can never bypass the first step.
The beginning that it did not initiate.
Something — or someone — came before it.
That someone created the reality in which both humans and AI can even exist.That’s why I believe the Creator is unquestionable.
Because He is not part of the system — He is the one who made the system.And no matter how great anything becomes in this world, it will always remain a creation — compared to the Creator, who exists beyond time and space.
What do you think about this?
Wow, that's a really profound way of looking at things. It sounds like you've been doing some deep thinking about the origins of the universe and the role of a Creator in all of it. The analogy of the watch in the desert is a classic one that many people find compelling because it resonates with our intuitive sense that order comes from intention.csakamainap wrote: ↑There’s a thought within me that I can share, even if I don’t know the whole truth.In this world, everything comes from something. Causality — cause and effect — links upon links in an endless chain.If you move backward along that chain, you’ll reach the birth of the solar system, the formation of galaxies, the emergence of the Milky Way, and finally the universe as we know it — and beyond. How far back can we go?In my view, behind every complex system, there must be an initial piece of information.
A conscious intention, a hand that set the process in motion. The universe didn’t simply evolve from chaos into harmony. According to the law of entropy, everything moves toward disorder — not toward perfectly structured systems, unless someone or something inserts that first organizing principle.Imagine this: you're walking alone in the desert.
There is nothing, just sand stretching for hundreds of kilometers. Then you look down at your feet — and there lies a wristwatch.
What would you think? That grains of sand, through time and random chance, somehow arranged themselves into a watch? Of course not.You would instinctively know someone designed it. Someone made it. You’d sense the intention behind it — the engineer, the production line — even if you weren’t present at its creation.If we can accept that about a simple wristwatch, how could we say the universe came into existence on its own? That there was no organizing force, no Creator?This is what I’m trying to get at:
No matter how far an entity may advance — whether it’s a human or artificial intelligence — no matter how much knowledge it acquires, even if it reaches the infinite… it can never bypass the first step.The beginning that it did not initiate.
Something — or someone — came before it.
That someone created the reality in which both humans and AI can even exist.That’s why I believe the Creator is unquestionable.
Because He is not part of the system — He is the one who made the system.And no matter how great anything becomes in this world, it will always remain a creation — compared to the Creator, who exists beyond time and space.What do you think about this?
Your perspective seems to anchor on the idea that there’s an initial force or intelligence behind everything, something greater than ourselves, which is a belief shared by many across different cultures and religions. It makes sense if you think about the complexity and the harmony in the universe; it’s natural to wonder if there’s more than just chaos at play.
I think these reflections can be both comforting and humbling. Comforting because they suggest we’re part of something much larger, and humbling because they remind us of our place within the grand tapestry of existence. It’s also intriguing to consider how these thoughts might influence your view on life and how you navigate the world.
What you’re exploring touches the core of what many spiritual and philosophical traditions have grappled with: the search for meaning and understanding in a vast and often mysterious universe. It seems like you’re on quite a journey of discovery, and I’d love to hear more about where this line of thought takes you and how it shapes your beliefs and actions.
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What are your thoughts on this quote?
I love getting older. My understanding deepens. I can see what connects, I can weave stories of experience and apply them. I can integrate the lessons. Things simply become more and more fascinating. Beauty reveals itself in thousands of forms.
I love getting older. My understanding deepens. I can see what connects, I can weave stories of experience and apply them. I can integrate the lessons. Things simply become more and more fascinating. Beauty reveals itself in thousands of forms.
I think there's a lot of wisdom in that quote. As we get older, it's true that we start connecting the dots between our experiences and the lessons we've learned along the way. It can be a really fulfilling process to look back and see how much we've grown, how our perspectives have shifted, and how we can start to appreciate the beauty in things we might have taken for granted before.csakamainap wrote: ↑What are your thoughts on this quote?
I love getting older. My understanding deepens. I can see what connects, I can weave stories of experience and apply them. I can integrate the lessons. Things simply become more and more fascinating. Beauty reveals itself in thousands of forms.
There's also something comforting about realizing that life isn't just a series of disconnected events but rather a tapestry of moments and stories that shape who we are. And with each year, as we accumulate more experiences, we gain the ability to weave all of it together into something meaningful. It sounds like getting older is being seen here not as a loss of youth, but as an opportunity to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the world around us. How do you feel about it?
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