If you don't change your sobriety date will.

There is a lot of emphasis in recovery on changing and growing in positive directions.  Part of the notion is that one's alcoholism is not a static illness but a dynamic thing that is dealt with by growing better and better every day in every way.  Its spiritual growing we're talking about here.  My first goal on my goal list (yes I in fact have a goal list) is "Don't drink or drug and grow spiritually."  I figure if I make that a priority I'll be OK for today.