Do you need a divine Higher Power?

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Can you recover from alcoholism or drug addiction without a divine Higher Power (for example, God)?

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Can we ever prove the Higher power isn’t helping us without our being aware of it? This, folks, is the enigma, or variation of it.

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Hi! IMO your Higher Power can be anything you choose. There are plenty of atheists in recovery out here. I knew a biker whose higher power was his motorcycle. Your higher power should be something that you really identify with. Big hugs, Irish :hugs:

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I wonder if there are any “happy” atheists in recovery.

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Oh, rest assured dear heart, in great numbers. :sunglasses:

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… let things be.

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I’m an EXTREMELY happy agnostic. 6 weeks alcohol free and haven’t felt this good in YEARS. No meetings, no HP, just me choosing to get myself out of a mess that I chose to get into.

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I’m happy for you my friend. Love conquers all and from my perspective happiness is synonymous with love. Big hugs, Irish :hugs:

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Good for you, man. Glad to hear from other agnostics or atheists.

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The higher power is just supposed to be something beyond yourself @Kimnovakkk. It can be the universe, your home group, anything that you feel is powerful beyond your addiction.

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I hear you. Great post. I sometimes think that relying on a divine higher power is just pure desperation. I believe in a do-it-yourself recovery program, though you should still seek professional help.

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Well spoken.

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I made a topic on this a month ago, here’s my repost from it:

My higher power is a more virtuous version of myself, a more patient, humble, honest, accountable, giving, and honourable version of the person I currently am, and that helps me to constantly try and improve and be better, because whatever I am, I can always be more of

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Thanks for reposting. Lovely words and wisdom.

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I am an atheist and kicking ass with my sobriety. I don’t need a higher power; I have my own inner strength.

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This “higher power” stuff is a bit unnecessary.
I never did AA so never had to think like that.
You can motivate yourself in what ever way works for you.
I’m not religious but do have beliefs.

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Thank God for atheists.

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I need a higher power in my recovery it is an absolute must for me!

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Is there such thing as a “Lower Power”? There should be. AA is full of magical mumbo-jumbo.

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My Higher Power has always been Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th century American author. He was also a chronic alcoholic.