As for those who were held in high esteem — whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism — they added nothing to my message. ~ Galatians 2:6 (NIV)

An alcoholic who has recovered, but holds a relatively unimportant job, can talk to a man with a better position. Being on a radically different basis of life, he will never take advantage of the situation. (Alcoholics Anonymous: the “Big Book,” Kindle Locations 1861-1862, “To Employers”)

Wisdom has nothing to do

with intelligence, education.

Recovery doesn’t come by degrees

made up of letters and periods.

Intelligent we are in many respects

but insane – lunatics —

where addiction is involved.

certain simple things,

commence on a simpler level, 

follow a few simple rules.

Simple, not easy, achieved only

with the destruction of

self-centeredness.

Then comes wisdom,

when intelligence, education, 

experience have become tools

of simplicity.

God, please block my smarts

until I grasp simplicity.