Slow and Steady

My way of describing the spiritual awakening.
There have been no burning bushes, flashes of light
or heavenly voices.
Frankly, the changes in my journey of sobriety, have
been slow and subtle.

I'm not saying it is not possible to experience a
sudden, miraculous change, just describing my
personal view.

The ongoing miracle for me is gradually improving
my negative personality traits. AA refers to them
as character defects, which can be removed by asking
God to do so. To me that is tantamount to an emotional
lobotomy; hardly possible or desirable!

I can only pray to have my shortcomings improved.
Human emotions and natural inclinations are never removed,
but are subject to control and moderation.