We found many in A.A. who once thought, as we did, that humility was another name for weakness. They helped us to get down to right size.By their example they showed us that humility and intellect could be compatible, provided we placed humility first. When we began to do that, we received the gift of faith, a faith which works. This faith is for you, too.
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Where humility formerly stood for a forced feeding on humble pie, it now begins to mean the nourishing ingredient that can give us serenity.
I picked up my first service commitment now at 4 months and some days. I had wanted it to be something grand like chairing a meeting, but it is cleaning coffee pots. We shall see what it brings me. Either way, I know I need to do it because I feel a part of AA now and since it is self supporting, I need to be part of that support. I know humility will result, but I also was told that I can't keep the time I am accumulating unless I start giving it away in some manner of service.
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Keep coming back. It works if you work it. So work it. You're worth it!
When I first arrived on the AA scene I didn't know the meaning of humility. I learned quickly... the hard way.. Now I realize that I'm no different from the next drunk and my way thinking and actions won't work to keeping me sober with serenity and peace.
Now, I'm taking suggestions and working a program and it works. Like Pinkchip, I have a service commitment with my home group. I was to afraid to make a long term commitment with one of the usually positions.. greeter, coffee maker etc... So I started to sweep the floor after the meeting. That became my job and I feel a sense of responsiblity to keep the floor clean. It's winter here in the Northeast and the floors now need to be washed after each meeting. God has a sense of humor, but I don't mind, I like the job and the way the floor comes out.
