Or, you might possibly persuade yourself to believe in some creative force, or algebraic “X,” but what earthly good would an “X” be in solving such a problem as you face? ~  Alcoholics Anonymous, Kindle Locations 3856-3858

It’s a Step in the right direction,
beginning to believe some greater Power might
and becoming willing to step aside, to allow
this newfound Power to play a round
in life’s game. But if that Power
is recognized not for merit or power
but because so many others have,
a willingness to do whatever it takes
to feel some sanity…
but if the Power is an abstract X,
a being you’re willing to be willing
to accept,  then what about when
the excrement hits the fan,
what about those times you’ve always hidden,
buried in addictions and placebos?
Then you’re in for a surprise
when that abstract X you feel you made up
zaps into a super-sized X-man stepping out
of media and into life – your life! —
and confounding your lingering
incredulity.