These are extraordinary times that are upon us. No doubt. Anyone who says they see clearly around the corner, be it three-weeks, three-months, six-months, or beyond, is fooling themself. Sorry. The situation we are in is uncharted water. We all have to take it one day at a time and see what happens. So what…
Many AAs are finding themselves coming to grips with changing their behaviors during this pandemic. With many (or all) meetings canceled, AAs craving the sobriety meetings offer are going virtual. Most challenging to this shift is that many are doing this for the first time. This post is about good news and bad news about…
I always cringe when the meeting topic is “higher power.” While this is a bedrock concept of AA, it’s also one that is so vague; it can lead to self-centered sharing about personal religious history – missing the point presented in the Big Book. The point in the Big Book is to get sober everyone…
There are two sides to every coin. Good and bad. What is great about the sharing in AA meetings is that members can say whatever they want. Unless it is a “crosstalk” format, the share will go unchallenged providing a wide latitude for both the subject matter and style of delivery. The good here is…
Eyes of Gratitude Prayer God, thank you for the life you have given me, and all that lies ahead. Help me see all the opportunities that exist now, in this, and every moment. Grant me an awareness of the miracles and gifts contained in each moment, the wonders of our bodies and minds, and all…
Perhaps you have heard the cliché, “there is no such thing as a bad AA meeting.” There are bad meetings. What is the difference between a good and bad meeting? Good meetings share either the common problem (alcoholism) or common solution (the spirituality/action required by the steps). People/speakers share about the problem or the solution in an interesting…