Willingness is defined as the quality or state of being prepared to do something. I remember hearing the following as a topic for a discussion meeting. What's the difference between being willing and being ready. I listened to the ensuing discussion and when it came to me, I pointed out that willingness and readiness are synonyms. In our literature, in a passage from Chapter 5 in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, it says “if you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any lengths to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps.” So, if you are willing, then you are ready. And, if we didn't get that the first time it was mentioned, in that same book, during the discussion on Step Seven, it goes on to say...”When ready, we say something like this, My Creator, I am now willing .....” So, if you are ready, you are willing.
Don't take my word for it. It's in the book.
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