The first of the Divine Laws is universally labeled The Law of Divine Oneness.
The Law of Divine Oneness states that everything is connected. It is the first and most fundamental law of the universe. We have talked many times about the Weness or oneness of the AA program. The AA program is not a solo project. I get drunk. We stay sober.
The AA Big Book and the 12 Steps all talk of WE, not I.
I could not get sober by myself. I was at my absolute bottom — physically, morally, and emotionally bankrupt. The 2nd paragraph of How it Works says “If you want what we have and are willing to go to ANY LENGTHS to get it,” COD, Come On Down.
I had tried everything alone and was falling deeper into the depths of despair.
And, maybe worse, not even knowing what was wrong. Only that something was horribly wrong. I was willing to go to any lengths and dove into the program head first.
It didn’t take long working the program with others that I came quickly to believe and trust that the paraphrase of the first 3 Steps was absolutely true — I can’t, He can, I think I’ll let Him.
I began feeling the presence of a new Power coming through from the others who were working on their program.
The Law of Divine Oneness says that everything in our Universe is interconnected. Every thought, action, choice, and desire that I have will have an effect on all, including the people in my life. Sometimes quickly and other times slowly.
We have talked before about every thought being a prayer.
This is where it comes from. Pay attention to what you think because it will have an effect on someone or something else. We will learn more about this when we talk about the Law of Vibration.
Just know that your sobriety is very important to not only you but to all around you.
The Law of Oneness explains why we are all in this together, not only during the meetings but also between the meetings. Between meetings may be where it is most important!
Between the meetings where we do not have constant reminders from others and continue working on our program to the best of our abilities.
What is the end result of all of this? How does being Happy, Joyous, and Free sound to you? It is yours for the taking if you only continue to be willing to go to any lengths.
Thank you, God!