My Girlfriend, My HP

I came to AA like some of us do. I walked into the rooms with a relationship with a Higher Power. I gave offering every day. I was always willing to do what was asked, though sometimes I put up a fight. I turned my thoughts to that H.P. as soon as I woke up in the morning, and always turned my thoughts to how I could do better tomorrow, as I fell asleep every night. I was always willing to do whatever it took to strengthen our relationship, and to feel like we were as connected as possible. It was the strongest and most important relationship I had, and I relied on it for my sanity, strength, well being, and happiness. However, it wasn't a "Spirit of the Universe underlying the totality of things." It was my girlfriend.