Belief in the power of God, plus enough willingness, honesty and humility to establish and maintain the new order of things, were the essential requirements. Simple, but not easy; a price had to be paid. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous (Kindle Locations 368-369)

The process is simple — not easy,
but simple. In fact, it seems intelligence,
education, analytical ability get in the way…
The sayings communicate the idea.
“Easy does it.” “One step at a time.”
“Just do the next right thing.”
But then again, how simple is pie…
or pi for that matter? Making crust
will drive you crazy! And getting it tender…
Nope, not easy. Just a few ingredients,
a few “simple” steps, but not done without effort.
Recovery’s not easy either, simple though it may be.
But the result — well worth whatever it takes.
And that’s what it takes.