promises... or possibilities?

well said

another reminder to me of the difference
between what i hear and what i see people do.

at today's noon meeting someone shared how
they watch people change after years in AA.

my experience has been that most folks who
have been around for some time, really haven't
changed much at all.

while it always a plus to remain sober,
the various personality changes mentioned
in the promises, rarely materialize.

having witnessed people with 15 to 25 years,
still financially insecure, relationship challenged
or barely employable, i have to doubt the veracity
of the promises.

my view is that they are merely possibilities.

for all the talk of change that occurs in the rooms,
much of is just that, talk.

sure, sobriety is preferred over the alternative,
but it is hardly a panacea or personality changing
experience.